Baby Lock A-LINE Natalie BL18A Assembly instructions

Model BL18A
Getting to Know:
A-LINE SERIES
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Model BL18A
When it comes to sewing projects, Natalie is a friend you can trust. With convenient features
such as 15 built-in stitches, a needle threader and a 4-step buttonhole, this machine is
perfect for beginning sewers. Straightforward and reliable, Natalie is always there to help with
mending, hemming and even crafting.
This Getting to Know Guide will take you through a simple, step-by-step process on how
to wind your bobbin, thread the machine, set stitches and more. Once you’re familiar with
your machine, refer to the instruction and reference guide (packaged with your machine) for
additional directions.
Like all machines in theA-Line Series, Natalie has the features and the durability to handle all
of your projects – you can always count on her to be there for you. Be sure to ask your
Baby Lock Retailer about Natalie's friends in theA-Line Series, like Maria,Audrey, Lauren and
Grace. From classic tailored looks to modern-day fashions, the machines in theA-Line Series
will help you sew and serge with success – all with the quality you’ve come to expect from
Baby Lock.

Winding the Bobbin
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1. Pull the handwheel out to the right.
2. Draw the thread from the spool. Guide the thread around the
bobbin winder thread guide.
3. Insert the thread through the hole in the bobbin from the inside to
the outside. Put the bobbin on the bobbin winder spindle.
4. Push the bobbin to the right.
5. With the free end of the thread held in your hand, lightly press the
foot control. Stop the machine when it has made a few turns, and
cut the thread close to the hole in the bobbin. This keeps it from
tangling in the bobbin case.
6. Press the foot control again until the bobbin is fully wound,
and then stop the machine. Return the bobbin winder spindle to its
original position by moving the bobbin winder spindle to the left,
and cut the thread.
7. Push the handwheel in to the left (original position).
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Threading the Bobbin Case
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1. Place the bobbin into the bobbin case. Make sure the thread unwinds in the direction of the arrow.
2. Pull the thread into the bobbin case slot.
3. Draw the thread under the tension spring and into the delivery eye.
* Leave about 4 inches of free thread.
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Tension Spring
Delivery eye

Removing & Inserting the Bobbin Case
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1. Open the hook cover.
2. Raise the needle by turning the handwheel toward you. Take out the bobbin case by holding the latch.
3. When inserting the bobbin case, pull and hold the latch and then place the bobbin case into the
hook as far in as possible.