Cleaning the Race

1. Press (Needle position button) to raise the needle.

2. Turn off the machine.

3. Unplug the power cord from the power supply jack on the right side of the machine.

4. Raise the presser foot to remove the needle and presser foot.

   Changing the Needle

   Replacing the Presser Foot

5. Remove the flat bed attachment or the embroidery unit if either is attached.

6. Remove the bobbin cover.

7. Remove the needle, presser foot, and needle plate cover.

   

8. Grasp the bobbin case, and then pull it out.

   

9. Use the cleaning brush or a vacuum cleaner to remove any lint and dust from the race and the surrounding area.

   
   1. Cleaning brush
   2. Race
   IMPORTANT

   Do not apply oil to the bobbin case.

   If lint or dust collects on the bobbin thread sensor, the sensor may not operate correctly.

10. Insert the bobbin case so that the ▲ mark on the bobbin case aligns with the ● mark on the machine.

    

    Align the ▲ and ● marks.

    
    1. ▲ mark
    2. ● mark
    3. Bobbin case

    Make sure that the indicated points are aligned before installing the bobbin case.

    CAUTION

    • Never use a bobbin case that is scratched or has a burr on it. Otherwise, the upper thread may become tangled, and the needle may break and cause injury. For a new bobbin case, contact your nearest authorized Baby Lock retailer.
    • Be sure that the bobbin case is correctly installed, otherwise the needle may break and cause injury.

11. Insert the tabs on the needle plate cover into the needle plate, and then slide the cover back on.
    Reattach the bobbin cover.