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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Threading the Machine
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Raise take-up lever to its highest position by turning the handwheel
toward you. Raise presser foot.
Draw the thread from the spool and1.
pass it under the thread guide .
Then draw it down along the right
channel .
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2. Draw the thread up around the
bottom of the thread guide plate .
Pull the thread up along the left
channel .
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3. Firmly draw the thread from right to left over the thread take-up lever
and down into the take-up lever eye .
4. Draw the thread down along the left channel and slip the thread behind
the needle bar thread guide from the left.
5. Pass the thread through the needle eye from the front to the back or use
the needle threader.
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Using the Needle Threader
1. Raise the needle to its highest position
and lower the presser foot. Push down
the needle threader knob as far as it
will go. The hook comes into the needle
eye from behind.
2. Draw the thread from the left around the
guide and under the hook .
3. Release the knob slowly while holding
the thread end with your hand. A loop
of the thread is pulled up through the
needle eye.
4. Pull out the end of the thread through the
needle eye.
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Drawing up the Bobbin Thread
Raise the presser foot and hold the needle thread lightly with1.
your left hand.
Turn the handwheel slowly toward you one complete turn.2.
Bring the bobbin thread up by pulling the needle thread as
illustrated.
Pull 4” of both threads back and under the presser foot.3.
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Selecting the Stitch Pattern
Pattern Selector Dial
Raise the needle to its highest position.1.
Turn the pattern selector dial to set the symbol of the desired2.
stitch pattern at the setting mark .
CAUTION: Do not turn the pattern selector dial while the needle is
in the fabric, otherwise the needle may bend or break.
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BUTTONHOLE
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