Baby Lock Amelia BL100A Technical manual

Never operate this sewing machine if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly,
if it has been dropped or damaged, dropped into water. Return this sewing machine to the nearest
authorized retailer for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment.
The incorrect or damaged plate can cause the needle to break.
OFF
,threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, etc.
CAUTION-
When storing this machine, avoid direct sunlight and high humidity location. Do not use or store
the machine near a space heater, iron, halogen lamp, or other hot objects in order to have a longer
service life.
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Appliance (110-120V) is provided.
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Do not use the machine near a heat source, such as a stove or iron; otherwise, the machine power
cord or garment being sewn may ignite, resulting in fire or an electric shock.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Moving parts- To reduce risk of injury, switch off before servicing.
Close cover before operating machine.
This product is for household use, or equivalent.

NEEDLE UP/DOWN BUTTON
SEWING SPEED CONTROLLER
SEWING LETTERS
PATCH WORK
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AND PIPING
STRAIGHT STITCH SEAMING AND QUILTING
DARNING
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OPERATIONAL PANEL
STITCH REFERENCE CHART 33-37
OPENING THE ACCESSORY COMPARTMENT
LARGE EXTENSION TABLE
CHANGING THE NEEDLE
REVERSE STITCH BUTTON
LOCK STITCH
START/STOP BUTTON
NEEDLE THREADER
SEAM GUIDE ON THE STITCH PLATE
USING THE ALL-PURPOSE FOOT
CORDED BUTTONHOLES 24

Thread Tension Dial
Face Cover
Sewing Speed Controller
with Accessory Compartment
Upper Thread Guide
Reverse Stitch Button
Start/Stop Button
Needle Up/Down Button
Horizontal Spool Pin
Bobbin Winder Shaft
Bobbin Winder Stop
Handwheel
Stitch Width Button
Pattern Selector Buttons
Stitch Length Button
Thread Cutter
Forward Button

20. Carrying Handle
21. Main Power Switch
22. Power Cord Receptacle
23. Foot Controller Jack
24. Power Cord
25. Foot Controller
26. Lower Thread Guide
27. Needle Threader Lever
28. Needle Threader
29. Buttonhole Lever
30. Presser Foot Holder Screw
31. Needle Plate
32. Bobbin Cover
33. Presser Foot Lever
34. Presser Foot Holder
35. Needle
36.
Clamp Screw
Needle Bar Thread Guide
37. Presser Foot

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16 17 18 19
1. Needle Set
2. Bobbin(4)
(one in machine)
3. Spool Cap(large)
4. Spool Cap(small)
5. Needle Plate Screwdriver
6. Screwdriver(small)
7. Seam Ripper with Brush
8. Buttonhole Foot
9. Overcasting Foot
10. Zipper Foot
11.
12.
Open Toe Foot
Straight Stitch Foot
13. Darning Foot
14. 1/4 Inch Foot
15. Blind Hem Foot
16. All Purpose Foot (on machine )
17. Large Extension Table
18. Tote Bag
19. Darning Plate
FLAT BED ATTACHMENT WITH ACCESSORY COMPARTMENT
Accessories can be stored in the flat bed attachment within the
accessory compartment.
OPENING THE ACCESSORY COMPARTMENT
To open the accessary compartment, remove flat bed attachment
from machine, turn attachment so the inside of the compartment is
facing you. Slip thumb into opening and pull down.

Pull the flat bed attachment off to the left.
REMOVING THE FLAT BED ATTACHMENT
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2Install the flat bed attachment back in its original
position.
With the flat bed attachment removed, free arm
sewing is available for another sewing purpose.
TOTE BAG
Unzip the tote bag for placing or removing
the machine. Tote bag can be used for storing
or carrying the machine.

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4
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presser feet.
holder
To attach, tighten the screw after raising the presser
foot holder.
CHANGING THE NEEDLE
Presser foot holder screw
lever.
with screwdriver.

Note
This appliance has a polarized plug(one blade
wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electrical
shock , this plug is intended to fit in a polarized outlet
only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet
reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified
electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not modify the
plug in any way.

Stitches 1, 2 and 6: The REVERSE STITCH button will sew in reverse while the button is
pressed and return to forward stitching when the button is released.
Other stitches: The REVERSE STITCH button will sew 3-4 stitches to tie-off the stitching
and then stop sewing. Continue sewing by pressing the START/STOP button or foot control.
Press the needle up /down button to raise or lower the needle. Pressing
the button twice sews one stitch.
The needle may be set so it will stop in the DOWN position or UP position.
Stop machine and then press Lock Stitch button to sew 4 tie-off stitches at same position.
Machine will then automatically stop.
LOCK STITCH
SEWING SPEED CONTROLLER
Slide the sewing speed controller to right or left to adjust the sewing speed.
The machine will start running when START/STOP button is pressed and will stop when
pressed the second time.
The machine will stitch slowly for the first 3 stitches.

When using stitches 1,2 and 6, the machine will continue to sew reverse at slow
speed while this button is pressed. When released, the machine will sew forward.
START/STOP BUTTON
This button will be deactivated.
SEWING SPEED CONTROLLER
The sewing speed controller only functions while using the START/STOP button. It will not
operate when foot control is being used.
When sewing other stitches, the reverse stitch button is used as a reinforcement stitch.
If replacement is necessary, use
electronic Model YSD180034(USA only)

Stitch length :
Press stitch length button, indicator light, LED
display auto change to show the size of stitch
length.
Stitch width :
Press stitch width button, indicator light, LED
display auto change to show the size of stitch
width.
Pattern selector :
Press pattern selector button; LED displays
number.
To choose the various pattern selections press
the pattern selector buttons.
Forward button :
By pressing the forward button, the pattern will jump 10 patterns
each time the button is pressed. This allows easy access for selection
of pattern.
Forward button
OPERATIONAL PANEL

Remove the bobbin cover by sliding
the bobbin cover latch to right and
push down the left lower corner of
this cover at same time.
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Use a bobbin that has been correctly wound
with thread, otherwise the needle may break
or the thread tension will be incorrect.
Slightly raise horizontal spool pin.
Slide a spool of thread onto the spool pin so the thread unwinds to the
front from the top of the thread spool.
Secure it with the spool cap that best fits the size of spool being used to ensure
smooth flow of thread.
Pass thread from spool around and under the upper thread guide as shown.
Pull end of thread through hole in bobbin as shown.
Make sure the bobbin winder shaft is in left position. Place bobbin onto shaft
and rotate until it snaps into position with end of thread coming from top of bobbin.
Start machine to wind bobbin. Stop machine after several turns to trim the thread
tail with scissors. Bobbin will cease turning when completely filled.
Cut thread and push shaft to the left to remove bobbin.

Insert the bobbin into bobbin case with
the thread unwinding counterclockwise.
the bobbin cover.

1. Raise presser foot lever.
2. Press the needle up/down button or rotate the handwheel toward you to raise the
needle into the up position.
3. Place a spool of thread onto the spool pin and secure with the proper size spool
cap.(see page 11)
4. Pass the thread around upper thread guide for upper threading.
5. Bring thread forward down the right channel, then to the left and up the left
channel.
6. Pull the thread through and into the take-up lever from right to left.
7. Pass the thread down the left channel and into the lower thread guide. Slide
the thread from right to left into the thread guide on the needle clamp.
8. Thread the needle from front to back or follow directions for using the needle
threader.(see page 14)

NEEDLE THREADER
Lower the lever as far as it will go
so the threader turns and the hook
pin will go through the needle eye.
Position thread below the needle eye
and under the hook pin.
Hold thread loosely and release the
lever. Hook will turn and pass thread
through needle eye while making a
loop.
Raise presser foot and pull thread out
about 10 inches from needle eye.
Note: The needle threader is used for
needle sizes 11, 14 and 16.
3.Lower the threader slowly and draw
thread through thread guide(A) and
pull toward the right.
2.Set needle in up position.
Hold the upper thread loosely and press
needle up/down button twice.
The handwheel will turn one complete
turn.
Pull both upper and bobbin threads about
10 inches toward the back and under the
presser foot.

Cut the threads with the thread cutter on left side
of the machine.

(If using foot control, press pedal while pressing
reverse stitch button.)
(If using foot control, release reverse stitch button
and press foot control to sew forward.)
SEAM GUIDE ON THE STITCH PLATE