Error Messages

Below is an explanation of error messages. Refer to these when necessary (if you touch [OK] or do the operation correctly while the error message is displayed, the message disappears).

Error messages

Cause/Solution

1

Includes a special pattern that cannot be saved to external memory. Save the pattern in the machine’s memory.

This message is displayed when you try to save a copyright protected pattern to USB media.
According to copyright laws, patterns that are illegal to reproduce or edit cannot be saved to USB media. If this message displays, save the pattern in the machine’s memory.

2

Lower the presser foot lever.

This message is displayed when (Presser foot lifter button) is pressed while the presser foot lever is raised and the needle is lowered.

3

OK to recall and resume previous memory?

This message appears if the machine is turned off while embroidering, then turned on again. Touch [OK] to return the machine to the condition (pattern position and number of stitches) when it was turned off. Follow the procedure described in “If the Thread Breaks or the Bobbin Runs out of Thread” to align the needle position and embroider the remainder of the pattern.

If the Thread Breaks or the Bobbin Runs out of Thread During Embroidering

4

Preventive maintenance is recommended.

This message is displayed when the machine needs to be maintained.
Once this message appears, it is recommended to take your machine to an authorized Baby Lock retailer for a regular maintenance check. Although this message will disappear and the machine will continue to function once you touch [OK], the message will display several more times until the appropriate maintenance is performed.

5

The bobbin thread is almost empty.

This message is displayed when the bobbin thread is running out.
When embroidering, touch , touch [OK], remove the embroidery frame, and then replace the bobbin with one wound with plenty of embroidery bobbin thread.

6

The safety device was activated since the main shaft motor was heated. Is the thread tangled?

This message is displayed when the temperature of the motor increases, activating the safety device. Wait until the temperature decreases. If the error persists, contact your nearest authorized Baby Lock retailer.

7

The safety device was activated since the needle position sensor malfunctioned.

This message is displayed when an error in the needle position sensor is detected, activating the safety device. Turn the machine off, then on again. If the message continues to appear, the machine may be damaged. Contact your nearest authorized Baby Lock retailer.

8

This file cannot be used.

This message appears if the file format is incompatible with this machine.

Specifications

9

Turn off the machine before attaching or removing the needle plate.

This message is displayed when you try to sew with a stitch other than a straight stitch (middle needle position) while the straight stitch needle plate is installed.

10

USB media cannot be used.

This message is displayed when you try to use incompatible media.

Specifications

11

F**

If error message [F**] appears in the LCD while the machine is being used, the machine may be malfunctioning. Contact your authorized Baby Lock retailer.