Jewel (BLJ18) Manual
Contents
1. 14 Bobbin and Thread Tension Adjustments noose 16 TESTS 17 Using the Displays the Handles 18 Using the Handle Buttons 20 Baby Lock Jewel Regulator 20 TO BEGHPOUNLING seat oer Pree ee ee ee eae eee 21 Troubleshooting cece cece T 22 Variable Speed Bobbin 27 Bobbin Winder 28 Optional Accessories Channel Loch 30 sarees 30 Stylus and Adaptor Plate with 31 Horizontal 00 32 1 Baby Lock Jewel Quick Facts Sewing Speed Minimum Sewing Speed Needle Bar Stroke Sewing Foot Stroke Lift Needle System Needle Sizes Lubricating Oil amp Greases Dimensions of Sewing Machine Throat Rate Voltage Power Consumption Power Consumption of LED Lights Hook System Bobbin Type Motor Type Automatic Needle Positioning Cluster Lights Approximately 1 500 spm 150 spm 35 3 mm 5mm 135x7 Standard 14 90 20 120 Kluber Lubrication 8 25 x 18 00 120 volts 60 Hz 120 watts 10 watts Custom Manufactured Rotary Large Bobbin Class M Brushless DC Internal Encoding Up2. and down full stitch and half stitch 36 LED lights Baby Lock Jewel Disclaimer Baby Lock and its authorized retailers are not legally responsible or liable for damage to the Baby Lock Jewel when used improperly or not in accordance with the guidelines stated in this manual or when used on Home Machine Quilting Frames not recommended by Baby Lock For additional product information visit our website at www babylock com n Home Machine Baby Lock Jewel Safety Section Quilting Frame Re A d ati 0 NOTE Do not operate your Baby Lock Jewel quilting machine until you have completely read the information contained in this manual Please keep all packaging and order information for warranty purposes e Grace Pinnacle Frame 1 Always unplug the Baby Lock Jewel from the electric outlet when performing any maintenance changing the needle removing thread locks or when left unattended 2 Keep fingers away from all moving parts Use caution around the needle or sharp external components 3 Change the needle often Do not use bent or dull needles 4 switch the power off when making any adjustments in the needle or bobbin area such as threading the needle installing the bobbin case oiling or when cleaning 5 Never drop or insert foreign objects into any opening 6 The Baby Lock Jewel should only be used indoors away from moisture 7 The Baby Lock Jewel should not be stored or used in extr
3. bulb position on the handle Press Select to turn a bulb on off An asterisk indicates the bulb is on The small circle indicates the bulb is off To return to the Set Up menu press the or Down arrow points to Exit and press Select Counters Counts the total number of stitches on the machine over the life of the machine and during a time period defined by the user e L Lifetime Stitch count over the life of the machine This count can not be reset e Trip Can be used to count the number of stitches in a project or over a specific time frame defined by the user To reset the trip stitch count use the Up T or Down arrows to point to Reset and press Select To return to the Set Up menu press the Up or Down arrow points to Exit and press Select Walking On Off Turns the walking stitch feature on off When the Up Down button on the handle is pressed and held the machine will make slow stitches until the Up Down button is released The walking stitch can be used to tie off stitches at the beginning and end of quilting Exit Menu Press Select to exit setup and return to the main menu 19 Using the Handle Buttons The following functions take effect by pressing and then quickly releasing the button Diagram G and Photo 17 Selection Type Needle Up Needle Down Start Stop Speed Up Speed Down NEEDLE SPEED UP Devi Diagram G 20 Photo 17 Function Allows the user to manually
4. pin thread causing inconsistent wind and tension issues may catch on the side of the spool and negatively affect the bobbin wind and or break the thread Wrap thread around bobbin clockwise for several rotations Photo 4 Dial the variable speed knob 2 Place the thread on the silver spool pin pull the thread up to the right of center Photo 5 then push the and through the thread mast Pull the thread down through the power switch down into the I position O is off guide hole on the pre tension assembly going from the outside in and I is on Photo 3 Guide the thread between the tension disks and pull thread to the bobbin see arrows NOTE The tension discs have been pre set and tested during manufacturing to ensure that the bobbin winds evenly and firmly If set too loose the thread may tangle and if too tight winding may warp the bobbin making the bobbin too high for the bobbin case and preventing successful sewing Photo 4 Photo 2 Photo 3 Photo 5 28 Phillips Te Silver thumb lever e ZA Photo 6 Push the silver thumb lever down toward the bobbin and the motor will engage Photo 6 When the bobbin is full the motor will automatically shut off NOTE The variable speed should be set slower for more delicate or stretchy thread for proper winding For even winding do not change speed during bobbin winding If necessary to adjust bobbin capacity tighte
5. stitch regulator machine and carriage are connected a ribbon cable that has 3 connectors Photo 2 The machine should arrive from the factory with the ribbon cable already attached by Connectors A and B The remaining end Connector C will be connected in Step 4 Carriage Stitch Regulator NOTE Connector A is a serial port connector and connects Assembly at position 31 as seen in Rear Diagram C 31 on page 6 Connector B connects to the machine stitch regulator assembly shown in Back Side Diagram B 14 on page 6 as well as Photo 3 If these two connections have come loose in shipping reconnect them before proceeding to step 3 3 Place the machine on the carriage with the front of the machine toward the front of the table and all wheels on the carriage rails 4 Plug final ribbon cable Connector C into the carriage stitch regulator assembly Photo 1 Photo 1 Photo 2 Photo 3 Installing Front Handles CAUTION Unplug the Baby Lock Jewel from the electrical outlet All power to the machine must be turned off when installing the front handles Failure to do so can result in damage to the machine IMPORTANT NOTE Care must be taken to not pinch the ribbon cable under the handle when it is tightened to the machine Locate the two longest bolts and the appropriate Hex wrench To install the handles tilt the screen forward Line up the two holes on top of the Photo 4 handles with th
6. up into 3 With the scarf small ground out section dip on the back side of the needle just above the needle eye facing toward the handwheel side Photo 8 the needle bar To avoid over tightening the screw of the machine and the long put the long end of the Hex wrench into the screw groove down the front of the and finger tighten only needle facing the bobbin case side Diagram D push the needle all the way up into NOTE Changing the needle is recommended the needle bar until it can go for each new quilt loaded on the machine no farther or any time the needle becomes bent dull or burred Groovel Needle Guide Sy Needle size Thread size Scarf 16 monofilament hologram Diagram D 100 wt silk 60 wt poly 50 wt poly 50 wt cotton some 40 wt threads 18 40 wt cottons and poly 30 wt cottons and poly 20 Any thread 30 wt and heavier such as 12 wt 19 wt 30 wt 10 FEH Installing the Power Cord NOTE Please make sure that the machine is in the O or off position before plugging into power source Insert the cord into power connector on the rear of the machine Plug the three prong end into power source Photo 9 Photo 9 Installing the Thread Mast Locate the threaded hole on top of the machine near the rear by the hand wheel The thread mast comes with the washer and nut on it Remove the nut and washer replace the nut onto the mast and then place the wash
7. 20 for more information Allows the user to select a specified stitch length and the machine regulates the motor speed The machine will maintain an appropriate motor speed for the selected stitch length if the user moves the machine in a consistent manner Note As with any Stitch Regulator it is possible to outstitch the regulator by moving the ma chine too quickly The machine has a top speed of 1500 stitches per minute If you try to move the machine faster than 100 of its top speed you will have irregular stitches Radical move ments and stitching too slowly can also cause problems Practice to establish a smooth rhythm with your stitching and allow the machine to work with you Stitch In Stitches per inch Allows the user to determine the stitch length desired Can be set from 4 15 stitches per inch Select Press to accept user selection and return to the main menu Needle Up Down Programs the needle to automatically return to the up or down position when stopped Press Select to toggle between Needle Up and Needle Down Stitch Half Full Programs the needle to take a half or full stitch when Needle Up Down button is pressed Press Select to toggle between Stitch Half and Stitch Full 18 Selection Type Function Lights On Off Lighting consists of multiple LED light clusters bulbs mounted on the underside of the front Spot Part handles Twelve LED light clusters are included with the Baby Lock Jewel Up to ten
8. Loosen upper tension e Inspect that the thread take up lever thread stirrup or tension spring are all threaded correctly and that the thread is flossed into the tension discs EE Problem THE NEEDLE BREAKS STITCHES ARE PUCKERED STITCH QUALITY IS POOR TENSION IS POOR HAND WHEEL WON T ROTATE HARD TO GUIDE MACHINE Cause The needle is bent or not installed properly The needle hits the throat plate The tension is not balanced Needle too thick for material The tension is not balanced Bobbin case is damaged corroded dirty etc Fuzz caught under the tension spring in the bobbin Thread is entangled and caught in the hook Carriage wheels not centered on track Thread caught in wheels Table not level Correction e Replace or correctly change the needle Make sure that the needle is pushed up into the needle bar clamp until it can go no farther visually check that it is up to the top of the stop sight hole above the needle bar clamp screw Failure to do so can cause damage in the bobbin area and throat plate e Correctly position the needle throat plate or hopping foot e Balance the tension of the needle thread with the bobbin thread e Replace the needle for one better suited for the fabric e Adjust the tension of the needle thread if it is not balanced with that of the bobbin thread e Since thread slides over the surface of the bobbin case at a high spee
9. Photo 6 shown on page 9 Photo 1 shown on page 27 Shown on page 31 Shown on page 30 Shown on page 9 Shown on page 32 Shown on page 4 Not shown Shown on page 30 Shown on page 31 cs Baby Lock Jewel Components Front Side Diagram A 1 Thread Mast 8 Thread Guide E 2 Thread Guide A 9 Needle Bar Thread Guide 3 Three Hole Thread Guide B 10 Needle 4 Thread Guide C 11 Front Casing Frame 5 Tension Assembly 12 Hand Wheel 6 Stirrup Thread Guide D 13 Side Laser Stylus Post Hole 7 Take Up Lever Baby Lock Jewel Components continued 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 Back Side Diagram B Machine Stitch Regulator Hopping Foot Needle Bar Presser Bar Back Casing Frame Front Handle Serial Port Connector Top Laser Stylus Post Hole Front Threaded Handle Holes Bobbin Assembly Needle Plate Front Base Plate Oval Position Guides Rear Base Plate Wheels 4 Rear Diagram C Spool Pin 1 Laser Stylus Power Connector Front Electronic Control Cover Serial Port for Stitch Regulator Rear Handle Serial Port Rear Threaded Handle Holes Power Cord Connector On Off Switch Back Power Cover Spool Pin 2 A _ Installing Machine on Carriage T Place the carriage on the table rails ensuring that the carriage stitch regulator assembly is toward the front of the table Photo 1 2 The
10. a stable base for ruler work Installing the Ruler Base Bring the ruler base to the front of the machine straddling the needle bar Line up the four notches in the ruler base with the four protrusions on the machine Using both hands grasp the ruler base on both sides and flex upwards to spread the base apart far enough to place on machine Photo 2 Snap into place Removing the Ruler Base Leaving the ruler base in place would cause undesirable drag on the quilt for free motion quilting Remove the ruler base by gently flexing the base upwards until the notches are free Photo 3 Lift away from the machine Photo 3 Wingbolts Carriage Bolts Photo 4 Stylus and Adaptor Plate A stylus is used to follow the grooves of pattern boards It is attached by an adaptor plate to the machines rear base plate on the right side of the machine when you are facing the front of the machine The machines rear base plate has two holes pre drilled on the right side to accommodate the stylus holder Photo 4 Installing the Adaptor Plate To attach the adaptor plate lay the machine on its left side and place the adaptor plate over the two square holes with the rectangular hole over the wheel Place the two carriage bolts down through the adaptor the square holes are for locating and holding the carriage bolt head during tightening Attach with the two lock nuts on the bottom of the machine s base plate Photo 5 and tighten until the
11. achine or you may choose to add more Cluster LED pin lights for additional lighting available from your Once the two bolts are in place plug the ribbon connector into Baby Lock retailer You may add up to 10 addi the serial port underneath the rear handle Rear Diagram 32 on tional LED Clusters on the front handles if desired page 6 Ensure the pins are lined up so they are not damaged when the plug is pushed in Push the plug securely in place Removal 1 Shut off the power to the machine NOTE After the handles have been completely installed and 2 Grasp the Cluster LED pin light by the base of plugged in test them by turning the Baby Lock Jewel on off the cluster with your fingertips switch to The handles will run a self test by briefly displaying their version during boot up and then the LED lights on the front handles will illuminate After the boot up is completed both LCD displays front handle and rear handle will display the same menu If nothing is displayed or if the lights dont illuminate check that the handle cable on the side of the machine is plugged in securely that your machine is turned on and that the power cord is plugged into the machine as well as a power source 4 if you are unable to remove the lights with your fingers you may use an extraction tool or a pair of needle nose pliers to carefully grasp the base of the light cluster and pull downward NOTE Do not grasp the LEDs themselves a
12. additional light clusters can be purchased and inserted into expansion light ports Press Select to toggle through four white LED lighting options e Lights on Turns all bulbs on e Lights off Turns all bulbs off e Lights spot Engages the three clusters closest to the machine on each side of the handles All other lights are turned off e Lights part Engages partial lighting by turning on all bulbs except the spot lights The three clusters closest to the machine are turned off Diagnostics Allows an authorized representative to run diagnostics on the Baby Lock Jewel Set Up Alarm Mode Allows the user to set overspeed alarm used only in Stitch Regulated mode Overspeed Alarm beeps to indicate that the machine is no longer sewing in regulation mode because the machine is being moved too fast Press Select to toggle between Exit Menu Press Select to return to the Set Up menu My Speed Allows the user to select the stitch speed at which the machine starts each time it is turned on in manual mode Press the Up or Down to select your speed Press Select to return to the Set Up menu This speed can be overridden with the handle up down speed buttons Light Mode Used to selectively turn on off LED light clusters bulbs nearest to the machine on each side of the handle Use the Up or Down arrows to point to the left rear right rear left front or right front bulbs The light positions on the menu screen correspond to the
13. bracket is firm and does not move Lift the machine upright and place back on the carriage for the next step Installing the Stylus Holder The stylus holder has two threaded holes Place the stylus holder under the adaptor plate and align the two holes with the long slot in the adaptor plate Place the two wingbolts first through the slot and then thread into the stylus holder as shown Photo 6 Note that the stylus holder is mounted under the adaptor plate and that the stylus opening and thumb screw go towards the front of the machine as shown Installing the Stylus The stylus is mounted into the stylus holder and secured with the thumb screw which faces the front of the machine Photo 4 The height of the stylus is set once the pattern board is set onto the table With the thumb screw loosened slightly lower the stylus so that the stylus tip will go into and stay in the groove as the machine is moved Photo 7 Tighten the thumb screw If the stylus is set too high it can inadvertently come out of the groove while quilting If set too low it will cause unwanted resistance during quilting and will wear the stylus tip prematurely Please note that the stylus is a consumable part The tip will eventually wear down and the stylus will need to be replaced Photo 5 Photo 6 Photo 7 31 Optional Accessories continued Horizontal Spool Pin 1 An optional horizontal spool pin is available for metallic and spec
14. d make sure the case is free of any material that could impede thread passage through the machine e If using short staple threads inexpensive or industrial threads or coated threads lint and other material will build up under the tension leaf spring and begin to lift the spring reducing the spring s ability to compress against the thread By inserting a needle under the spring and clearing out the lint the bobbin tension will return fairly close to its preset tension e Turn off and unplug the machine from the electrical outlet Remove the needle plate to improve visibility Remove any visible loose threads Lubricate the hook forcibly turn the hand wheel clockwise and if necessary counterclockwise several times and then remove the thread caught in the hook e Center the carriage wheels on top of the continuous track Check that the machine carriage has not jumped the track e Remove all thread or debris in wheels Check that the tracks are free of lint threads and dust from chalks if applicable e Level table 23 Troubleshooting continued Problem HOPPING FOOT WON T CLEAR SEAMS THREAD NESTS UNDER QUILT MOTOR FAILS TO RUN UNEVEN QUILT DESIGN IRREGULAR STITCHES 24 Cause Quilt sandwich is too thick i e denim with thick batting Not enough tension on top thread Moving the machine too fast for needle speed selected Improper threading On Off switch turned off Machine not r
15. e fabric thread or batting you are using on each project Important Top tension should be adjusted after the bobbin case foundation tension adjustment is made To adjust the top tension tighter turn the tension knob clockwise To loosen the tension turn the tension knob counterclockwise If the bobbin case tension is adjusted a degree on the screw the top tension may need to be adjusted a to turn to compensate or balance the tension Important Note Before adjusting your top tension remember to floss or pull the top thread up into the tension discs or it will float outside the discs providing little or no top tension This could cause significant tension or nesting problems on the bottom side of the quilt One of the joys of quilting with the Baby Lock Jewel is its ability to handle many different types of threads You can quilt with almost anything as long as you first adjust your bobbin tension and then adjust the top tension to suit the thread youve chosen Dark threads will be heavier because of dye than light threads of the same weight The type or brand of thread may also affect tension settings Each time you change threads you will need to check your tension Maintenance Cleaning and Lubricating the Machine Only use light sewing machine oil in the Baby Lock Jewel Internal oiling is not necessary on the Baby Lock Jewel except when the machine is taken to a service technician for routine maintena
16. e pre drilled holes on top of the machine Slide a washer onto the bolt then slide a bolt into each hole until it stops Hand tighten and then use the Hex wrench to securely fasten the handles to the machine Photo 4 Once both bolts are in place plug the ribbon connector into the serial port on the back casing of the machine Back Side Diagram B 19 on page 6 Make sure the pins are lined up so they are not damaged when the plug is pushed in Push the plug securely in place Photo 5 View of Front Handles Installing Rear Handles Cluster LED Pin Light Installation and or CAUTION Check that the Baby Lock Jewel is unplugged from the electrical outlet All power to the machine must be turned Re m off when installing the back handles Failure to do so result in damage to the machine The Cluster LED Photo 7 pin lights are located on the IMPORTANT NOTE Care must be taken to not pinch the ribbon underside of the cable under the handle when it is tightened to the machine front handles While LED lights have The rear handle comes mounted by three screws into an bracket a very long life Line up the two holes in the bracket with those on the rear of the expectancy machine Slide the short bolts into holes until they stop Hand tighten casionally you may Photo 7 and then use the Hex wrench to securely fasten the handle to the back need to replace one of the m
17. eceiving power Take up rollers may be bowed or bent Leaders are stretched worn Long and short stitches in Regulated Stitch Mode Correction e Decrease the pressure on the hopping foot by loosening the nut at the base of the hopping foot shaft Adjust to the proper height NOTE When tightening the nut on the hopping foot shaft be careful not to tighten so tight that it rotates the bar Remember to readjust back to normal height after quilting the thick quilt Take note of how many times you rotated the foot up to accommodate the thick quilt When finished rotate the foot back down the same number of times to bring it back to the optimum setting e Check that the machine is threaded correctly Make certain that thread is snugly in place between the two tension discs If machine is threaded correctly tighten top tension by rotating the tension knob clockwise e Synchronize machine movement and needle speed to get roughly 8 10 stitches per inch Elongated stitches are an indication of moving the machine too fast for the current speed e Refer to threading diagram and threading instructions page 14 e Turn the machine on by using the switch on the back electrical control cover e Check that the power connector is plugged into the back of the machine and the three prong end is plugged into power source e Make certain that the fabric is not rolled too tight causing the fabric to stretch Check that poles overlap and
18. eme temperatures 8 Use the Baby Lock Jewel only for its intended use as described in this manual 9 Use only attachments recommended by the manufacturer in this manual 10 To disconnect from the wall outlet push the switch to the off position then remove the plug from outlet pulling from the plug not the cord Never operate the Baby Lock Jewel if the cord is damaged in any way If a mechanical or electrical problem is encountered please consult local authorized Baby Lock retailer Package Contents Included Accessories Part Name Box 1 of 3 Baby Lock Jewel Quilting Machine Stitch Regulator Machine Carriage User Manual Bobbins 5 pieces Needle size 16 1 pkg of 10 Needle size 18 1 pkg of 10 Bobbin Case Thread Mast Oiler Power Cord Hex Wrench for Needle Clamp Hex Wrench for Handles Laser Stylus and Clamp Laser Stylus Post Box 2 of 3 Front Handles Rear Handles Box 3 of 3 Variable Speed Bobbin Winder Optional Accessories Adaptor Plate Stylus Holder Channel Lock Cluster Lights pkg 2 Horizontal Spool Pin Needle size 20 1 pkg of 10 Quilt Pattern Boards Ruler Base Stylus Part Code BLJ18 JW009518 IBBLJ18 BLJ BOB 3 pkg 134FG 100 134FG 110 JW000586 010214 JW010272 JW020277 JW010286 JW010289 JW020259 010290 JW029418 JW029388 JW029307 BLJ18 SA BLJ18 CL BLJ18 L BLJ18 HS 134FG 125 Various BLJ18 RB BLJ18 ST Photo 5 shown on page 8
19. er under the nut and onto the machine painted surface The washer protects the painted surface when the nut is tightened Tighten the mast clockwise until it is securely in place Use the nut to secure the mast to the machine NOTE The eyelets of the thread mast must be centered over the spool pins so the cone will not pull turn or tilt causing thread tension problems Photo 10 11 _ 12 Laser Stylus Safety and Use Guidelines Theory of Operation The laser stylus projects a straight laser beam visible as a dot on surfaces it hits The laser dot is used as a guide or stylus allowing you to stitch the same pattern onto a quilt that is being traced with the laser dot Laser Operation and Use There is not a separate on off switch for the laser Power is supplied to the laser when it is plugged into the Baby Lock Jewel Be sure the laser is attached to the Baby Lock Jewel and pointed downward toward the table before connecting it to the port Never point it in a direction that would project the beam into someones eyes If the laser should cease to operate check to ensure the plug is firmly seated into the Baby Lock Jewel laser port Laser Focus Laser Image Size This high quality laser is focusable The laser is focused by simply grasping the threaded housing surrounding the lens and turning clockwise or counter clockwise Photo 11 If you cannot see this threaded housing it may be th
20. hole on the front of the machine Front Side Diagram A 13 page 5 and Photo 12 Turn until securely in place Lock in place with lock nut the washer will be under the nut to protect the machine paint An unused spool pin can also be used to mount the laser instead of the Laser Stylus Guide Post Photo 12 Photo 12 13 SE Threading the Machine 1 Place thread on spool pin pass the thread through the thread mast eyelet from back to front continuing to thread guide A NOTE The purpose of this guide is to prevent loops of thread coming off of the thread cone and going into the top tension as a knot causing thread breakage and bad tension 2 Continue to three hole thread guide B Wrap all three holes from back to front handwheel side to needle side Detail 1 being careful not to cross threads This is recommended for most For most threads on a cone it is important to thread all three holes for consistent results should top thread tension need to be adjusted it should be done at the top tension assembly threads However some very delicate threads or metallic threads may require less tension If you are having breakage problems try threading only one or two holes 3 Thread continues through thread guide C and then down to the tension assembly Detail 2 NOTE It is important that the thread is flossed up between the two tension discs If the thread is not firmly in place between the two ten
21. ialty threads wound on a spool not a cone 2 The horizontal spool pin mounts in the laser stylus guide post on the top of the machine see Photo 8 3 When using delicate threads such as mylar certain metallics or very thin silk on the horizontal spool pin skip thread guide A Thread the top hole only of the three hole thread guide B back to front Wes eg Photo 8 English IBBLJ18 Printed inthe USA
22. in case in the palm of your hand with the open end facing up wrap the thread around the 2 Do not lift the lever on bobbin case Fit the index finger of the opposite hand and while pulling bobbin case onto the hook spindle in the machine up on the thread and wiggling the finger front to Rotate the casing until the open throat keys into the middle notch in the hook Push the casing in until it stops in place Push inward until it clicks Photo 14 Drawing up the Bobbin Thread to the Top of the Quilt 1 After the machine is threaded locate needle up needle down button on the left handle Move the machine over the quilt to your starting location Photo 13 2 While firmly holding the tail of the needle thread press the needle up down button with free Note It is not suggested hand causing the needle to go down through the that the lever on the bobbin case be used fabric and then back to the up position 3 Pull the machine 2 3 inches away while hold ing the needle thread for this installation The latch lever should be used only for removal of the bobbin case 4 Bobbin thread will pull up through to the top allowing you to grasp the loop and pull it to the Photo 14 desired length 16 ER Top Tension Puckering gathers and thread breakage occur when the top tension is too tight Loops and thread nests occur when the top thread tension is too loose Tension may need to be adjusted depending on th
23. matically feed under the hopping foot The operator should synchronize the speed as well as the movement of the machine to get an even consistent stitch In order to become comfortable with the free motion of the Baby Lock Jewel users can begin with a few beginner techniques In Manual Mode Set the machine at a medium speed and begin moving it until you become accustomed to the resistance By moving the machine faster the stitches begin to elongate The stitch speed can either be increased or the machine can be moved slower to get the stitches back to the desired length By moving the machine slower the stitches get shorter and can build up on top of each other breaking the thread or making it extremely difficult to unpick The stitch speed can be decreased while maintaining a constant motion with the machine to bring the stitches back to the desired length In Stitch Regulator Mode Set the machine for 10 stitches per inch Begin moving the machine to become accustomed to the resistance The machine motor will slow down or speed up to maintain a consistent stitch length according to how quickly or slowly you move the machine Moving the machine too fast or in radical or jerky movements will defeat the stitch regulator function When pressing Start on the front or rear handles make certain to begin moving the machine immediately If the needle stitches in one place too long the stitches build up on top of each other causing the th
24. move the needle one stitch or one full stitch at a time Half or full stitch is set by the user on the settings menu Starts and stops the machine By pushing the plus sign the speed of the machine will gradually increase The of machine speed is displayed on the Menu bar ranging from 10 100 Manual mode only By pushing the minus sign the speed of the machine will gradually decrease The of machine speed is displayed on the Menu bar ranging from 10 100 Manual mode only Photo 18 Baby Lock Jewel Stitch Regulator Setup To use regulated mode it must be selected from the Settings Menu 1 Scroll until you can see Quilt Mode from the Menu and press Select Photo 18 2 Choose Regulated from the Quilt Mode Menu and press Select 3 The menu prompts you to select the number of Stitches Per Inch you desire Photo 19 Select any number from 4 to15 stitches per inch by pressing the up down arrows the larger the number the smaller the stitch Press Select to return to the main Menu 4 The Display will now indicate on the first line that the machine is in Regulated Mode and will display the Stitches Per Inch 5 From the front or rear handles press Start and begin moving the machine The needle will imme diately start stitching As you move the machine your stitches will be regulated to the length set in step 3 If you press Start and dont move the ma chine the needle will start stitching but will st
25. n the phillips screw Photo 6 on the thumb lever stop spring clockwise for more thread turn counter clockwise for less thread If bobbin is winding unevenly adjust by loosening phillips screw on pre tension assembly Photo 1 K page 27 and sliding the assembly left or right until proper fill is established Tighten screw SERVICE The bobbin winder shaft is factory lubricated with synthetic grease however if it becomes dry or noisy you will need to lubricate with your machine hook oil Oil sparingly and cover the oil hole with a paper towel Run for 10 seconds before winding a new bobbin to avoid getting oil on your thread Photo 7 WARNING Never leave bobbin winder running unattended To reduce the risk of burns fire electric shock or injury to persons use this machine for its intended use only Do not allow this machine to be used as a toy or by unsupervised children 29 30 Optional Accessories Channel Lock Place the channel lock on either of the front wheels of the machine as shown in Photo 1 not on the carriage wheels This will lock the wheels so that the machine carriage will move from right to left but not forward and backward The purpose for the horizontal channel lock is to stitch horizontal straight lines across your quilt Photo 1 Photo 2 Ruler Base Using rulers with a quilting machine requires a wider base than the machine has The ruler base provides
26. nce and cleaning The bobbin basket assembly however needs regular lubricating Failure to keep the bob bin assembly lubricated can cause severe damage to the machine To lubricate turn off the machine Clean around the bobbin assembly with a soft brush to remove lint Put a very small drop of oil on the hook in the bobbin assembly Photo 15 Remove bobbin and case before oiling The frequency depends upon the usage of the machine Lubricating is recommended before running the machine if it has not been used regularly or every other bobbin change if used frequently Always sew a scrap piece as oil may cling to thread Over oiling can cause Photo 15 excess dripping from the bobbin assembly Lack of lubricant may be noticed by a change in the sound of the machine and will affect stitch quality 17 EE Using the Displays on the Handles Display Menus The Baby Lock Jewel has a settings menu display on the front Photo 16 and rear mount handles as well Settings may be changed at either of these locations Use the Up or Down arrows and then press Select to access a submenu or to change a selection Photo 16 Selection Type Function Quilt Mode Manual Mode Allows the user to manually operate the machine at a selected needle speed by setting the preferred speed percentage for example 15 is very slow 80 100 is very fast Regulated See Baby Lock Jewel Stitch Regulator Setup on page
27. nded Laser Stylus is not to be used as a toy Close attention is necessary when the laser stylus is being used by or near children Use Laser Stylus only for its intended use as described in this manual Begin by locating the laser stylus guide post the laser clamp and the laser stylus Diagram S Laser E we Clamp ST e Stylus Laser Stylus Guide Post gt Fj O Diagram E To attach the laser stylus to the top of the machine 1 Locate the threaded hole on top of the ma chine near the front Back Side Diagram B 20 page 6 The laser stylus guide post comes with the washer and nut on it Remove the nut and washer replace the nut onto the post and then place the washer under the nut and onto the machine painted surface The washer protects the painted surface when the nut is tightened Tighten the post clockwise until it is securely in place Use the nut to secure the post to the machine 2 Be sure the laser stylus is inserted into the laser clamp 3 Slide the laser clamp over the post to the desired height and secure by tightening the black thumbscrew 4 Plug the laser into the top port on the side of the front electronic control cover Rear Diagram C 29 page 6 To attach the laser stylus to the side of the machine 1 Place the nut on the laser stylus guide post with the washer under it and thread the laser guide post into the threaded
28. ollowing instructions on page 17 e Check that the machine is threaded correctly e Inspect for accidental double wrapping of thread on thread guides e Inspect the thread mast making sure that the eyelets of the mast are directly over the spools e Inspect the vertical positioning of the thread cones Tipped cones can dramatically affect thread tension and can cause breakage e Inspect for particles and remove any fuzz or debris e Make sure the bobbin is wound smoothly If it appears to be okay then change the bobbin The slightest hesitation of the bobbin rotation can be the cause of dramatic tension change and thread breakage e If needle shows damage replace needle immediately Make sure the needle is installed to the top of the stop sight hole in the needle bar e Replace the needle to one better suited for the thread Use the proper size needle 25 Troubleshooting continued Problem NEEDLE THREAD BREAKS continued 26 Cause Hesitating too long at one point in pattern Improper needle hook relationship Damage or Burr at needle hole of throat plate or other thread handling part Wrong type of needle Other possible problems Correction e Move more quickly so stitches don t overlap or build up When starting the machine begin moving immediately Sewing in one place too long will cause the thread to break or nest e Timing consult a repair technician e If thread is shredding a
29. op after 3 4 stitches boby Joch Photo 19 _ IMPORTANT NOTES e It is important to not move the machine too fast since this will result in an overspeed condi tion See Regulated on page 18 for further details A beep will sound when your speed exceeds 100 unless the overspeed alarm is disabled If you desire the overspeed alarm can be disabled by selecting Setup from the Menu then choose Alarm Mode e You can return to Manual mode from the Menu by scrolling to Quilt Mode and push ing Select Choose Manual Mode and press Select Then choose needle speed by press ing speed up or down on handles To Begin Quilting Thread Requirements Threads have a tendency to dry or wet rot over a period of time Be sure to choose high quality threads for your valuable heirloom quilts Most machine quilting threads on the market today are acceptable Needle Requirements For general quilting a size 16 100 needle will accommodate most threads and fabrics Heavier threads such as top stitch and some decorative threads require a larger needle such as 18 110 or 20 120 Lofty bats and heavier fabrics such as denim canvas or densely woven fabric may also require a larger needle To Prepare for Quilting With any quilting machine it is important to understand the basics of free motion quilting The Baby Lock Jewel Quilting Machine does not have feed dogs like domestic machines therefore the fabric does not auto
30. ork and thread being applied to the quilting operation Some battings and fabrics used in quilting may constrict or impede the thread passing through the front groove of the needle This diminishes the loop lift required for stitch formation Typically a larger needle will solve the problem however it has been found that certain smaller sizes of needles as well as the use of ball pointed needles solve some specific problems e Position the needle properly to the needle bar Inspect the position of the needle to make sure that the needle is at the 6 oclock position If you stand directly in front of the needle facing the bobbin case side of the machine you will see the entire needle eye directly facing you This is 6 oclock position For most needle and thread combinations this is the correct position However if you find your thread is shredding you might try positioning the needle to 5 oclock If it is skipping stitches try rotating the needle eye to 7 oclock 7 oclock is the maximum tolerance for rotation Make sure the needle is installed all the way into the needle bar to the needle stop hole in the needle bar and the long groove is toward the front bobbin case side and the scarf scooped out part is toward the handwheel e Loosen fabric on the frame Fabric that is rolled too tight causes the fibers to separate This reduces the needle friction on the thread resulting in a smaller thread loop and may cause skipped stitches e
31. read to break or nest When bringing the machine to a complete stop press the Stop button at the same moment the machine stops moving If the machine is still moving when the Stop button is pressed it can cause deflection in the needle causing it to break When quilting relax your hands and maintain a light touch on the handles Gripping the handles too tightly can cause uneven patterns and irregular circles and loops Baby Lock Jewel combined with any one of its home machine quilting frames will give you a smooth even glide 21 2 Troubleshooting Problem STITCHES ARE SKIPPING 22 Cause The needle is damaged dull bent or installed improperly Incorrect needle size The needle has not been positioned properly Fabric is too tight on the frame Upper tension too tight Improper threading Correction e Replace the needle often normally once or twice per day for continuous quilting or at least once per quilt Use only needles authorized by Baby Lock e Always change the needle if the needle has struck any hard object such as a straight pin etc The tip of the needle can become damaged or burred resulting in fabric damaged as well as skipped stitches and thread breakage e Always change the needle if it has been hit bumped or pulled off center while maneuvering the machine about the quilt A slightly bent needle can be a major cause of skipped stitches e Check for the proper size of needle for the w
32. readed too far into the lens area Take an appropriate size screw Photo 11 driver and turn counter clockwise so the housing is visible you can then turn with your fingertips The laser image can be adjusted bigger or smaller The direction of rotation needed is determined by the distance of the laser from the intended focal plane Experiment by turning the threaded end to achieve your desired focal size Clamp Adjustment The laser attaches to a mounting post The post may be vertical installed on the top side at the front of the machine in the post hole Back Side Diagram B 20 on page 6 or horizontal installed toward the right back of the machine in the hole marked as Front Side Diagram A 13 on page 5 The Laser Stylus is designed to articulate any direction by rotating the clamp on the post and pivoting the laser up or down To make an adjustment simply loosen the black thumbscrews position and retighten Location of Laser Labels The label is attached to the case of the laser and contains an arrow which indicates the direction the laser light will shine when energized The label must remain in place on the laser Removal of the label will void the laser s warranty Installing the Laser Stylus CAUTION LASER SAFETY When using the Laser Stylus basic safety precautions should be taken Never shine directly into the eyes The Laser Stylus should never be left on and unatte
33. s they may break 3 Pull straight downward without twisting slight rocking back and forth may be required Installation 1 Shut off the power to the machine 2 Insert the new Cluster LED pin light matching the three pins with the three holes in the receptacle orientation is not critical 3 Press firmly until the LED pin light is fully inserted the base will be against the metal closing Photo 6 View of Back Handles plate of the handle Inserting or Changing the Needle Check that all power is turned off IMPORTANT NOTE Check the needle to confirm it is fully inserted The needle bar has a stop sight hole above the needle bar clamp screw make sure the needle is touching the 1 Move the needle bar to the highest position by turning the hand wheel or pressing the needle up down control on the handles top of the stop sight hole If it is not 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 T 2 Loosen the needle bar clamp screw with the appropriate Hex wrench Photo 8 4 Carefully tighten the needle bar clamp screw Over tightening the needle clamp screw will result in damaged threads stripping the hole Stripped holes are not covered under warranty Another side effect of damaged threads from over tightening is the needle may be very tight when inserted
34. sequently the top tension is always tight and the tensions discs are never open Therefore the thread must be pulled up between the tension discs or it will stay outside the discs and float without tension causing serious tension problems and or thread nests It is also possible to bend the needle while it is threaded if care is not taken while moving the machine around the quilt because the top tension is never released 15 EE Bobbin and Thread Tension Adjustments Insert Bobbin into Bobbin Case back not up and down which is not consistent the bobbin case should lift up on its side but not 1 Place the bobbin in the bobbin case so that lift out of your hand If it will not lift up onto its the thread pulls off clockwise when viewing the side it is too loose and if it lifts out of your hand it open side is too tight 2 Slide the thread through the slot and under The small screw in the center of the tension spring the tension spring leaving 5 6 inches of thread is where the adjustment is made Photo 13 Turn hanging loose clockwise to tighten and counterclockwise to loosen the bobbin case tension Bobbin Tension The bobbin tension is the foundation tension Insert Bobbin Case into Machine for the entire machine Always set the bobbin tension first 1 Turn off the power switch while inserting the bobbin case or anytime the hands are near the To test that bobbin tension is correct hold the needle area bobb
35. sion discs the thread rests on top of the tension discs and looping can occur Detail 2 Take Up d Lever Lee Take Up Spring FE PA A Tension Wes IZ de Assembly Detail 3 Diagram F 14 Once the thread is in place be sure that the thread catches on the take up spring and then pull it down under the stirrup thread guide D 5 Bring the thread back up through the take up lever from back to front and then down through thread guide E 6 Pull the thread down to the needle thread guide and thread through the hole F in Detail 3 7 Make sure the thread is following the groove down the front of the needle and threads from front to back Be careful that the thread does not twist around the needle NOTE To test that the machine is threaded correctly and the tension is correct carefully pull the top thread before threading the needle It should pull smoothly with light to medium tension IMPORTANT NOTES The Baby Lock Jewel quilting machine does not have a presser foot lever or top tension release like a home sewing machine On a home sewing machine the top tension is released when the presser foot is raised allowing the thread to come freely out of the machine When a home machine is threaded the tension discs are released and open for the thread to easily fall between the tension discs This is not the case with the Baby Lock Jewel quilting machine Con
36. snap together with the snap button so bowing wont occur If fabric is beginning to stretch or fray contact your authorized Baby Lock retailer for replacement leaders e Check that all cables are connected tightly Problem MOTOR STALL NEEDLE THREAD BREAKS Cause Motor Stall Thread cones spools may have abraded thread casing severe twisting or thread rot Top and bobbin tensions not balanced The machine head has been threaded incorrectly or thread spools are not positioned correctly Particles in tension discs Bobbin rotation is not smooth Needle is burred bent or dull or installed incorrectly Needle not suited for thread Correction e The alarm indicates that the motor is not responding properly to the speed controls This may be caused by a thread lock mechanical obstruction or an electrical problem e Clear any thread from the bobbin area only after turning off the power to the machine e Turn the handwheel and check for tightness e The motor stall may re occur if it is caused by an electrical problem Turn the machine off and then back on again to reset the computer e Look for severe twisting of threads when approximately 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 e Test and set bobbin tension following instructions on page16 Next set top tension f
37. t the throat plate check for burrs or jagged edges Gently rub with metal cloth to remove the sharp edge Consult a repair technician to polish any hard to reach or delicate areas or if the burr is inside the throat e Use needles recommended by Baby Lock Using the wrong needle with a smaller shank diameter causes many problems eNeedle too close to hook causing friction and possible collision of hook point and needle broken thread e Needle plate damage Hook damage e Broken needles or damaged needle bar clamp If the troubleshooting above does not eliminate the problem please consult your authorized Baby Lock Jewel retailer S lt Variable Speed Bobbin Winder Domp gt Bobbin Winder Parts Thread stand base Thread mast Spool pin Pre tension assembly Tension discs Split post Power switch Variable speed knob Bobbin winder shaft oiling point Phillips screw for bobbin capacity adjustment Phillips screw for bobbin even fill adjustment 27 Bobbin Winder Instructions 1 Loosen the small screw in the thread stand base Install the 3 Push bobbin securely on the split post thread mast making sure the top of the mast is centered over the silver spool pin then tighten the small screw Photo 2 NOTE This should be a tight fit if too loose the bobbin will slip and wind unevenly NOTE If the mast is not centered over the spool
38. wel Instruction and Reference Guide Model BL J18 baby lock FOR THE LOVE OF SEWING Baby Lock Consumer Helpline 800 313 4110 www babylock com E Baby Lock Jewel Contents Baby Lock Jewel Quick Facts 2 Baby Lock Jewel 160 2 Home Machine Quilting Frame Recommendation 3 Baby Lock Jewel Safety 3 Package Contents Included 50 4 Baby Lock Jewel Components Front 5 Back Aide Diagram 6 Reak DIIN Crete caret eee seh capita 6 Installing Machine on 7 Installing Front 8 Installing Rear Handles 9 Cluster LED Pin Light Installation and or 9 Inserting or Changing the Needle Needle 10 Installing the Power 11 Installing the Thread 1 11 Laser Stylus Safety and Use Guidelines 12 Installing the Laser Stylus T TTT 13 Threading the Machine
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