Baby Lock A-Line Series Specification sheet

Model BL30A
Getting to Know:
A-Line SerieS
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Model BL30A
Molly loves her DIY, individual style, and she always encourages you to add your
own touch. This multi-purpose machine includes 25 built-in stitches including a 1-step
buttonhole and a drop-in bobbin. With adjustable stitch widths, 6 included accessory
feet and a needle threader, Molly can help you bring your ideas to life with your own
unique spin.
This Getting to Know Guide will take you through a simple, step-by-step project that
will help you familiarize yourself with your new machine. Refer to the Instruction and
Reference Guide (packaged with your machine) for additional directions.

Winding the Bobbin
Pull the handwheel out to the right .1.
2. Draw the thread from 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 with the free end of the thread
coming out at the top. Hold top of the
bobbin winder spindle and rotate the
bobbin until it clicks into place.
4. Push the bobbin to the right.
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5. With the free end of the thread held in your hand, depress the foot
control. Stop the machine when it has made a few turns, and cut the
thread close to the hole in the bobbin.
6. Depress the foot control again. When the bobbin is fully wound, stop
the machine. Return the bobbin winder spindle to its original position
by moving the spindle to the left, and cut the thread.
7. Push the handwheel in to the left (original position).
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Inserting the Bobbin
1. Place the bobbin into the bobbin holder
with the thread running off as illustrated.
2. Guide the thread into the front notch on the
front side of the bobbin holder.
Draw the thread to the left, sliding it
between the tension spring blades .
3. Continue to draw the thread lightly
until the thread slips into the side notch .
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4. Pull out about 4" of thread .
Attach the hook cover plate by inserting
the two prongs on left of hook cover
plate into the openings. Lower the right
side until it clicks into place. Check the
threading by referring to the chart shown
on the hook cover plate.
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