Baby Lock Crown Jevel BLCJ18 Technical manual

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is device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)
is device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, in-
cluding interference that may cause undesired operation.
When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:
Read all instructions before using this quilting machine.
Please keep all packaging and order information for warranty purposes.
DANGER - To reduce the risk of electric shock:
• A quilting machine should never be le unattended when plugged in. Always unplug this quilting machine
from the electric outlet immediately aer using and before cleaning.
WARNING - To reduce the risk of burns, re, electric shock, or injury to
persons:
• Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when this quilting machine is used by or near
children.
• Use this quilting machine only for its intended use as described in this manual. Use only attachments recom-
mended by the manufacturer as contained in this manual.
• Never operate this quilting machine if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, if it has been
dropped or damaged, or dropped into water. Return the quilting machine to the nearest authorized dealer or
service center for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment.
• Keep ngers away from all moving parts. Special care is required around the quilting machine needle.
• Always use the proper needle plate. e wrong plate can cause the needle to break.
• Do not use bent or dull needles.
• Switch the quilting machine o (“0”) when making any adjustments in the needle area, such as threading nee-
dle, changing needle, threading or servicing the bobbin, etc.
• Always unplug quilting machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or when making
any other user servicing adjustments mentioned in the instruction manual.
• Never drop or insert any object into any opening.
• Do not use outdoors.
• Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being administered.
• To disconnect, turn all controls to the o (“0”) position, then remove plug from outlet.
• Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
• Never operate the quilting machine if the cord is damaged or not working correctly. If a mechanical or electri-
cal problem is encountered, return the quilting machine to the nearest
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

GROUNDED OUTLET BOXES
METAL
SCREW
ADAPTER
(B) (C)
TAB FOR
GROUNDING
SCREW
(A)
GROUNDING PIN
is product is for use on a nominal 120 V or nominal 220 V circuit, and has a grounding plug that looks like
the plug illustrated in sketch A in Figure 1. A temporary adapter, which looks like the adapter illustrated in
sketches B and C, may be used to connect this plug to a 2-pole receptacle as shown in sketch C if a properly
grounded outlet is not available. e temporary adapter should be used only until a properly grounded out-
let can be installed by a qualied electrician. e green colored rigid ear, lug, and the like, extending from the
adapter must be connected to a permanent ground such as a properly grounded outlet box cover. Whenever the
adapter is used, it must be held in place by the metal screw.
Note: In Canada, the use of a temporary adapter is not permitted by the Canadian Electric Code.
GROUNDING
Figure 1

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Baby Lock Crown Jewel Contents
BabyLockCrownJewelQuickFacts ...................................... 2
BabyLockCrownJewelDisclaimer.......................................2
Home Machine Quilting Frame Recommendation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
BabyLockCrownJewelSafetySection.................................... 3
Package Contents/Included Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
OptionalAccessoryListings.............................................5
Baby Lock Crown Jewel Components
Front-SideDiagramA................................................ 6
Back-SideDiagramB................................................ 7
RearDiagramC..................................................... 7
InstallingMachineonCarriage........................................ 8-9
InstallingFrontHandles...............................................10
InstallingRearHandles ...............................................11
Cluster LED Pin Light Installation and/or Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Inserting (or Changing) the Needle/Needle Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
InstallingthePowerCord..............................................13
InstallingtheThreadMast.............................................13
LaserStylusSafetyandUseGuidelines ..................................14
InstallingtheLaserStylus.............................................15
ThreadingtheMachine ............................................16-17
Bobbin and ThreadTension Adjustments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-20
Maintenance........................................................20
Using theTouch Screen Displays on the Handlebars. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21-28
BabyLockCrownJewelRegulatorSetup.................................29
ToBeginQuilting.....................................................30
Troubleshooting ..................................................31-36
VariableSpeedBobbinWinder.........................................37
BobbinWinderInstructions.........................................38-39
Optional Accessories
ChannelLock......................................................40
RulerBase........................................................40
Stylus and Adaptor Plate with Holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
HorizontalSpoolPin................................................42
CrownJewelMicroHandles..........................................42

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Baby Lock Crown Jewel
Quick Facts
Sewing Speed Approximately 1,800 spm
Minimum Sewing Speed 90 spm
Needle Bar Stroke 35.3 mm
Sewing Foot Stroke/Lift 5 mm
Needle System 135x7 Standard
Needle Sizes 14/90 – 20/120
Lubrication, main
components Kluber Lube, permanent
Lubrication, hook Velocite 10, Texaco 22
Dimensions of
Sewing Machine Throat 8.25˝ x 18.00˝
Rate Voltage/ 120 volts,
Power Consumption 60 Hz 300 watts
Power Consumption
of LED Lights 10 watts
Hook System Custom Manufactured,
Rotary, Large Bobbin
Bobbin Type Class M
Motor Type Brushless DC, Internal Encoding
Automatic Needle Up and down, full-stitch and
Positioning half-stitch
Cluster Lights LED lights
Baby Lock Crown Jewel
Disclaimer
Baby Lock and its authorized retailers
are not legally responsible or liable for dam-
age to the Baby Lock Crown Jewel when
used improperly or not in accordance with
the guidelines stated in this manual or when
used on Home Machine Quilting Frames
not recommended by Baby Lock.
For additional product information, visit
our website at: www.babylock.com.

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Baby Lock Crown Jewel
Safety Section
NOTE: Do not operate your Baby Lock Crown Jewel quilt-
ing machine until you have completely read the information
contained in this manual. Please keep all packaging and order
information for warranty purposes.
1. Always unplug the Baby Lock Crown Jewel from the
electric outlet when performing any maintenance, chang-
ing the needle, removing thread locks, or when le unat-
tended.
2. Keep ngers away from all moving parts. Use caution
around the needle or sharp external components.
3. Change the needle often. Do not use bent or dull
needles.
4. Switch the power o when making any adjustments in
the needle or bobbin area, such as threading the needle,
installing the bobbin case, oiling or when cleaning.
5. Never drop or insert foreign objects into any opening.
6. e Baby Lock Crown Jewel should only be used indoors
away from moisture.
7. e Baby Lock Crown Jewel should not be stored or used
in extreme temperatures.
8. Use the Baby Lock Crown Jewel only for its intended
use as described in this manual.
9. Use only attachments recommended by the
manufacturer in this manual.
10. To disconnect from the wall outlet, push the switch to
the o position, then remove the plug from outlet pull-
ing from the plug, not the cord. Never operate the Baby
Lock Crown Jewel if the cord is damaged in any way. If a
mechanical or electrical problem is encountered, please
consult local authorized Baby Lock retailer.
Home Machine
Quilting Frame
Recommendation
• Grace Pinnacle Frame
• Grace Majestic Frame

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Package Contents /Included Accessories
PartName PartCode
Box 1 of 4
Baby Lock Crown Jewel BLCJ18
Quilting Machine /
Stitch Regulator
User Manual IBBLCJ18
Class M Bobbins (5 pieces) BLJ-BOB (3 pkg.)
Needle size 16 (1 pkg. of 10) 134FG-100
Needle size 18 (1 pkg. of 10) 134FG-110
Bobbin Case JW000586
read Mast JW010214
Oiler JW010272
Power Cord JW020277
Brush JW010270
Disc-shaped Screwdriver XC1074051
Screwdriver (bobbin case) JW010269
3.0mm Allen Wrench JW010287
5.0mm Allen Wrench JW010289
Laser Stylus and Clamp JW020259
Laser Stylus Post JW010290
Box 2 of 4
Front Handles JW029418 Figure 5 shown on page 10
Rear Handles JW029388 Figure 6 shown on page 11
Box 3 of 4
Variable-Speed Bobbin Winder JW029307 Figure 1 shown on page 37
Box 4 of 4 (Contains one only)
Carriage for Pinnacle Frame BLCJ18D1
or
Carriage for Majestic Frame BLCJ18D2

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Adaptor Plate/Stylus Holder BLJ18-SA Shown on page 41
Channel Lock BLJ18-CL Shown on page 40
Cluster Lights (pkg. 2) BLJ18-L Shown on page 11
Horizontal Spool Pin BLJ18-HS Shown on page 42
Needle size 20 (1 pkg. of 10) 134FG-125 Shown on page 4
Quilt Pattern Boards Various Not shown
Ruler Base BLJ18-RB Shown on page 40
Stylus BLJ18-ST Shown on page 41
Micro Handles BLJ18-MH Shown on page 42
Optional Accessories
PartName PartCode

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Baby Lock Crown Jewel Components
Front-SideDiagramA
1. read Mast
2. read Guide A
3. ree Hole read Guide B
4. read Guide C
5. Tension Assembly
6. “Stirrup” read Guide D
7. Take Up Lever
8. read Guide E
9. Needle Bar read Guide
10. Needle
11. Front Casing/Frame
12. Handwheel
13. Side Laser Stylus Post Hole

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Baby Lock Crown Jewel Components continued
14. Machine Stitch Regulator (Y-Motion)
15. Hopping Foot
16. Needle Bar
17. Presser Bar
18. Back Casing/Frame
19. Front Handle Serial
Port Connector
20. Top Laser Stylus Post Hole
21. Front readed Handle Holes
22. Bobbin Assembly
23. Needle Plate
24. Front Base Plate
25. Oval Position Guides
26. Rear Base Plate
27. Wheels (4)
28. Spool Pin 1
29. Laser Stylus Power Connector
30. Front Electronic Control Cover
31. Serial Port for Stitch Regulator
32. Rear Handle Serial Port
33. Rear readed Handle Holes
34. Accessory Power Outlet
35. Power Cord Connector
36. On/O Switch
37. Back Power Cover
38. Spool Pin 2
Back-SideDiagramB
RearDiagramC
37
36
35
38
34

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Installing Machine
on Carriage
1. Place the carriage on the table rails ensuring that the carriage
stitch regulator assembly is toward the back of the table (Figure 1).
2. e stitch regulator, machine and carriage are connected by a
ribbon cable that has 3 connectors (Figure 3, page 9). e machine
should arrive from the factory with the ribbon cable already attached
by Connectors A and B. e remaining end, Connector C, will be
connected in Step 4.
Figure1
Back of
table
Carriage
Stitch
Regulator
Assembly
(X-Motion)
Front of
table
IMPORTANT NOTE: Very carefully remove the plastic wire
tie securing the Carriage Stitch Regulator Assembly (X-
Motion) aer the carriage is placed onto the tracks of the
quilting frame (Figure 2).
Figure2
Plastic Wire Tie

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Figure4Figure3
C
BA
Stitch Regulator (Y-Motion)
NOTE: Connector A is a serial port connector and connects at
position 31 as seen in (Rear Diagram C, #31 page 7). Connec-
tor B connects to the machine stitch regulator assembly
(Y-Motion) shown in (Back-Side Diagram B, #14 page 7), as
well as (Figure 4). If these two connections have come loose in
shipping, reconnect them before proceeding to step 3.
3. Place the machine on the carriage, with the front of the machine
toward the front of the table and all wheels on the carriage rails.
4. Plug nal ribbon cable Connector Cinto the carriage stitch
regulator assembly (Figure 1).

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Figure5(ViewofFrontHandles)
Figure4
Installing Front Handles
CAUTION: Unplug the Baby Lock Crown
Jewel from the electrical outlet. All power to
the machine must be turned o when install-
ing the front handles. Failure to do so can
result in damage to the machine.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Care must be taken to
not pinch the ribbon cable under the handle
when it is tightened to the machine.
Locate the three longest Allen screws and the
5.0mm Allen wrench. To install the handles, tilt the
screen forward. Line up the three holes on top of
the handles with the pre-drilled holes on top of the
machine. Slide a star washer onto the Allen screw,
then slide a bolt into each hole until it stops. Hand
tighten, and then use the 5.0mm Allen wrench to
securely fasten the handles to the machine (Figure
4).
Once the Allen screws are in place, plug the ribbon
connector into the serial port on the le-hand side
of the machine (Back-Side Diagram B, #19 on
page 7). Make sure the pins are lined up so they
are not damaged when the plug is pushed in.
Push the plug securely in place.

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Cluster LED Pin Light
Installation and/or
Replacement
e Cluster LED
(Figure 7) pin lights
are located on the
underside of the
front handles. While
LED lights have
a very long life
expectancy, oc-
casionally you may
need to replace one
or you may choose to add more Cluster LED pin
lights for additional lighting (available from your
Baby Lock retailer). You may add up to 10 addi-
tional LED Clusters on the front handles if desired.
Removal:
1. Shut o the power to the machine.
2. Grasp the Cluster LED pin light by the base of
the cluster with your ngertips.
NOTE: Do not grasp the LEDs themselves, as
they may break.
3. Pull straight downward without twisting (slight
rocking back and forth may be required).
4. If you are unable to remove the lights with your
ngers, you may use an extraction tool or a pair of
needle-nose pliers to carefully grasp the base of the
light cluster and pull downward.
Installation:
1. Shut o the power to the machine.
2. Insert the new Cluster LED pin light, matching
the three pins with the three holes in the receptacle
(orientation is not critical).
3. Press rmly until the LED pin light is fully
inserted (the base will be against the metal closing
plate of the handle).
Installing Rear Handles
CAUTION: Check that the Baby Lock Crown Jewel is un-
plugged from the electrical outlet. All power to the machine
must be turned o when installing the back handles. Failure to
do so can result in damage to the machine.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Care must be taken to not pinch the rib-
bon cable under the handle when it is tightened to the machine.
e rear handles already come mounted by three Allen screws into an
“L” bracket. Line up the two holes in the “L” bracket with those on the
rear of the machine. Slide the two short Allen screws into holes until
they stop. Hand tighten, and then use the 5.0mm Allen wrench to
securely fasten the handle to the back of the machine.
Once the two Allen screws are in place, plug the 9-pin ribbon con-
nector into the serial port underneath the rear handle (Rear Dia-
gram C, #32 page 7). Ensure the pins are lined up so they are not
damaged when the plug is pushed in. Push the plug securely in place.
NOTE: Aer the handles have been completely installed and
plugged in, test them by turning the Baby Lock Crown Jewel on/
o switch to “on”. e handles will run a self-test by briey display-
ing their version during boot up, and then the LED lights on the
front handles will illuminate. Aer the boot up is completed,
both LCD displays (front handle and rear handle) will display
the same menu. If nothing is displayed or if the lights don’t il-
luminate, check that the handle cable on the side of the machine
is plugged in securely, that your machine is turned on, and that
the power cord is plugged into the machine as well as a power
source.
Figure7
Figure6(ViewofBackHandles)

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Inserting (or Changing)
the Needle
Figure8
Groove/
Front Side
Scarf/
Back
Side
DiagramD
(SideView)
IMPORTANT NOTE: Check the needle to
conrm it is fully inserted. e needle bar has
a sight opening above the needle bar clamp
screw—make sure the needle is touching the
top of the sight opening. If it is not, the
machine timing will be o and it may be
possible for the needle to collide with internal
parts causing damage not covered by warranty.
5. Carefully tighten the needle bar clamp screw.
Over tightening the needle clamp screw will result
in damaging the screw by stripping the threads.
Stripped threads are not covered under war-
ranty. A side eect of damaged threads from over
tightening the needle clamp screw is that it may
become dicult to insert the needle properly into
the needle bar. To avoid over tightening the screw,
while using the screwdriver, is once the screw no
longer turns freely is to then gently turn the screw-
driver until the screw is tightened snuggly.
NOTE: Changing the needle is recommended
for each new quilt loaded on the machine
or any time the needle becomes bent, dull
or burred.
1. Move the needle bar to the
highest position by turning the
handwheel counterclockwise
or pressing the needle up/down
control on the handles.
2. Turn all power to
machine o.
3. Loosen the needle bar clamp
screw with the appropriate
screwdriver (Figure 8).
4. Referring to Diagram D,
with the scarf (small recess area
on the back side of the needle,
just above the needle eye) facing
toward the rear of the machine
(handwheel location) and the
long groove down the front of
the needle facing the front of the
machine (bobbin case location),
push the needle all the way up
into the needle bar until it stops.
Check the sight opening to
verify that the top of the needle
can go no farther.
Needlesize Threadsize
16 monolament, hologram
100 wt. silk, 60 wt. poly,
50 wt. poly, 50 wt. cotton,
some 40 wt. threads
18 40 wt. cottons and poly,
30 wt. cottons and poly
20 Any thread 30 wt. and heavier
such as 12 wt., 19 wt., 30 wt.
Needle Guide
Needle
Bar
Clamp
Screw
CAUTION: Never leave machine unattended
when plugged in. Always unplug this machine
from the electrical outlet immediately aer using
and before maintenance.
Sight
Opening

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Installing the
Power Cord
NOTE: Please make sure that the machine is
in the “O” or o position before plugging
into power source.
Insert the cord into the top power connector on
the rear of the machine. Plug the three-prong end
into power source (Figure 9).
e lower power connector is for powering other
attachments. (For future development)
Figure9
Power
Eyelets
Figure10
Installing the
Thread Mast
Locate the threaded hole on top of the machine
near the rear by the handwheel. e thread mast
comes with the washer and nut on it. Remove the
nut and washer, replace the nut onto the mast and
then place the washer under the nut and onto the
machine painted surface. e washer protects the
painted surface when the nut is tightened. Tighten
the mast clockwise until it is securely in place. Use
the nut to secure the mast to the machine.
NOTE: e eyelets of the thread mast must
be centered over the spool pins—so the cone
will not pull, turn or tilt, causing thread
tension problems (Figure 10).

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Laser Stylus Safety
and Use Guidelines
TheoryofOperation
e laser stylus projects a straight laser beam
visible as a dot on surfaces it hits. e laser dot is
used as a guide or stylus allowing you to stitch the
same pattern onto a quilt that is being traced with
the laser dot.
LaserOperationandUse
ere is not a separate on/o switch for the laser.
Power is supplied to the laser when it is plugged
into the Baby Lock Crown Jewel. Be sure the laser
is attached to the Baby Lock Crown Jewel and
pointed downward toward the table before con-
necting it to the port. Never point it in a direction
that would project the beam into someone’s eyes. If
the laser should cease to operate, check to ensure
the plug is rmly seated into the Baby Lock Crown
Jewel laser port.
LaserFocus/Laser
ImageSize
is high quality laser
is focusable. e laser
is focused by simply
grasping the threaded
housing surrounding
the lens and turning
clockwise or counter
clockwise (Figure 11).
(If you cannot see this
threaded housing, it
may be threaded too far
into the lens area. Take
an appropriate size screwdriver and turn counter
clockwise so the housing is visible, you can then
turn with your ngertips.) e laser image can
be adjusted bigger or smaller. e direction of
rotation needed is determined by the distance
of the laser from the intended focal plane.
Experiment by turning the threaded end to
achieve your desired focal size.
ClampAdjustment
e laser attaches to a mounting post. e post
may be vertical (installed on the top side, at
the front of the machine, in the post hole
(Back-Side Diagram B, #20 page 7) or
horizontal (installed toward the right back of the
machine in the hole marked as (Front-Side Dia-
gram A, #13 page 6). e Laser Stylus is designed
to articulate any direction by rotating the clamp
on the post and pivoting the laser up or down.
To make an adjustment, simply loosen the black
thumbscrews, position, and retighten.
LocationofLaserLabels
e label is attached to the case of the laser and
contains an arrow which indicates the direction
the laser light will shine when energized. e label
must remain in place on the laser. IMPORTANT
NOTE: Removal of the label will void the laser’s
warranty.
Figure11

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Installing the
Laser Stylus
CAUTION LASER SAFETY:
When using the Laser Stylus, basic safety
precautions should be taken.
• Never shine directly into the eyes.
• e Laser Stylus should never be le on
and unattended.
• Laser Stylus is not to be used as a toy.
• Close attention is necessary when
the laser stylus is being used by or near
children.
• Use Laser Stylus only for its intended use
as described in this manual.
Begin by locating the laser stylus guide post, the
laser clamp and the laser stylus (Diagram E).
then place the washer under the nut and onto
the machine against the painted surface. e
washer protects the painted surface when the nut
is tightened. Tighten the post clockwise until it is
securely in place. Use the nut to secure the post to
the machine.
2. Be sure the laser stylus is inserted securely into
the laser clamp.
3. Slide the laser clamp over the post to the
desired height and secure by tightening the black
thumbscrew.
4. Plug the laser into the top port on the side of
the front electronic control cover (Rear Diagram
C, #29, page 7).
To attach the laser stylus
to the side of the machine:
1. Place the nut on the laser stylus guide post
with the washer under it and thread the laser
guide post into the threaded hole on the front of
the machine (Front-Side Diagram A, #13, page 6
and Figure 12). Turn until securely in place. Lock
in place with lock nut—the washer will be under
the nut to protect the machine paint. (An unused
spool pin can also be used to mount the laser
instead of the Laser Stylus Guide Post, Figure 12).
Continue by following steps 2-4 above.
DiagramE
Figure12
To attach the laser stylus
to the top of the machine:
1. Locate the threaded hole on top of the ma-
chine near the front (Back-Side Diagram B, #20,
page 7). e laser stylus guide post comes with
the washer and nut already attached. Remove the
nut and washer, replace the nut onto the post and
Laser Stylus
Guide Post
Laser
Stylus
Laser
Clamp

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C
D
E
Tension
Assembly
Take-Up
Spring
Take-Up
Lever
F
Threading the Machine
1. Slide thread (cone or spool) onto spool pin,
insert the thread through the thread-mast eyelet
from back to front, continuing to thread guide A.
2. Aer inserting thread through thread guide A
continue to the three-hole thread guide B.
Wrap all three holes from back to front, handwheel
side to needle side (Detail 1) being careful not
to cross threads. is is recommended for most
threads. However, some very delicate threads or
metallic threads may require less tension. If you
are having thread breakage problems, try threading
only one or two holes.
3. read continues through thread guide C,
and then down to the tension assembly (Detail 2).
NOTE: It is important that the thread is
“ossed” up between the two tension discs.
If the thread is not rmly in place between
the two tension discs, the thread will lay on
top of the tension discs (no tension) and
looping can occur.
DiagramF
NOTE: e purpose of this guide is to prevent
loops of thread coming o of the thread cone
and going into the top tension as a knot,
causing thread breakage and bad tension.
For most threads on a cone, it is important to
thread all three holes for consistent results—
should top thread tension need to be adjusted
it should be done at the top tension assembly.
Stirrup
Thread Guide

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NOTE: Before threading the needle test that
the machine is threaded properly and the
tension is correct by carefully pulling the top
thread. It should pull smoothly with light to
medium tension. If thread pulls freely with
no tension - rethread the machine.
4. Once the thread is in place, be sure that the
thread catches on the take up spring and then pull
it down under the stirrup thread guide D.
5. Bring the thread up and through the take-up
lever from back to front, and then down through
thread guide E.
6. Pull the thread down to the needle thread
guide and thread through the hole (F in Detail 3).
7. Make sure the thread is following the groove
down the front of the needle and insert thread
through the eye of the needle from front to back.
While pulling thread through the eye of the needle
be careful that the thread does not twist around the
needle.
IMPORTANT NOTES: e Baby Lock Crown
Jewel quilting machine does not have a
presser foot lever or top tension release like
a home sewing machine. On a home sewing
machine the top tension is released when
the presser foot is raised allowing the thread
to come freely out of the machine. When a
home machine is threaded the tension discs
are released and open to allow the thread
to easily fall between the tension discs. is
is not the case with the Baby Lock Crown
Jewel quilting machine. Consequently the top
tension is always tight and the tensions discs
are never open. erefore the thread must
be pulled up or “ossed” between the ten-
sion discs or it will stay outside the discs and
oat without tension, causing serious tension
problems and/or thread nests. It is also pos-
sible to bend the needle while it is threaded if
care is not taken while moving the machine
around the quilt because the top tension is
never released.