Baby Lock Crown Jewel III BLCJ18-3 Technical manual

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Baby Lock Crown Jewel III Contents
Important Information.................................................2
Baby Lock Crown Jewel III Quick Facts .................................... 9
Baby Lock Crown Jewel III Disclaimer.....................................9
Home Machine Quilting Frame Recommendation .........................10
Baby Lock Crown Jewel III Safety Section ................................10
Package Contents/Included Accessories..................................11
Optional Accessory Listings ............................................12
Baby Lock Crown Jewel III Components
Front View Diagram A ..............................................13
Rear View Diagram B ...............................................14
Rear and Front Diagram C ...........................................14
Installing Machine on Carriage .........................................15
Installing Front Handles...............................................16
Installing Rear Handles ...............................................17
Cluster LED Light Installation and/or Replacement ........................17
Inserting (or Changing) the Needle/Needle Guide.........................18
Installing the Power Cord..............................................19
Installing the Thread Mast.............................................19
Laser Stylus Safety and Use Guidelines ..................................20
Installing the Laser Stylus .............................................21
Threading the Machine ...............................................22
Changing the Hopping Feet............................................23
Bobbin and Thread Tension Adjustments.................................24
Maintenance ........................................................26
Using theTouch Screen Displays on the Handlebars........................27
Baby Lock Crown Jewel III Stitch Regulator Setup .........................38
To Begin Quilting.....................................................39
Troubleshooting .....................................................40
Optional Accessories
Channel Lock ......................................................46
Ruler Base ........................................................46
Stylus and Adaptor Plate with Holder .................................47
Horizontal Spool Pin................................................48
Crown Jewel III Micro Handles .......................................48
Couching Feet Set ..................................................49
Pro-Stitcher.......................................................49

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Federal Communicaons Commissions (FCC) Declaraon of Conformity (For USA Only)
Responsible Party:
declares that the product
Product Name: Baby Lock Crown Jewel III
complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operaon is subject to the following two condions: (1) this device
may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including inter-
ference that may cause undesired operaon.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital device, pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protecon against harmful interference
in a residenal installaon. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instrucons, may cause harmful interference to radio communica-
ons. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a parcular installaon. If this equip-
ment does cause harmful interference to radio or television recepon, which can be determined by turning the
equipment o and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
– Increase the separaon between the equipment and receiver.
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
– Changes or modicaons not expressly approved by the manufacturer or local sales distributor could void
the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: REGULATIONS
Tacony Corporaon
Corporate Centre
1760 Gilsinn Lane
Fenton, MO 63026-0730 USA
Canadian Department of Communicaons Compliance Statement (For Canada Only)
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emission from digital apparatus
as set out in the interference-causing equipment standard entled “Digital Apparatus”, ICES-003 of the
Department of Communicaons.
Radio Interference (Other than USA and Canada)
This machine complies with EN55022 (CISPR Publicaon 22) /Class B and AUS/NZ 55022/Class B.
Quick Facts
The Baby Lock Crown Jewel III ulizes high-tech electronics and an innovave touch-screen user interface to
oer greater funconality and ease of operaon to home quilters than ever before conceived in the quilng
industry. The Baby Lock Crown Jewel quilng machine is a high quality machine that incorporates very robust
design features and is very easy to service.

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Read all instrucons before using.
When using this machine, basic safety precauons should always be taken, including the following:
Read all instrucons before using.
DANGER - To reduce the risk of electric shock:
• A quilng machine should never be le unaended when plugged in. Always unplug the machine from the
electrical outlet immediately aer using and before cleaning.
WARNING - To reduce the risk of burns, re, electric shock, or injury
to persons:
• The Baby Lock Crown Jewel III is heavy. Never aempt to li it alone. Always use two people when liing.
Always li from the throat of the machine, not from the handlebars.
• Always unplug the Baby Lock Crown Jewel III from the electrical outlet when performing any maintenance,
changing the needle, removing thread locks, or when le unaended.
• Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
• Keep ngers away from all moving parts. Use cauon around the needle or sharp external components.
• Change the needle oen. Do not use bent or dull needles. “Every quilt deserves a new needle”.
• Switch the machine to the o posion, or 0 symbol, when making any adjustments in the needle area, such
as threading the needle, changing the needle, loading or unloading the bobbin, or changing the hopping
foot.
• Never drop or insert foreign objects into any opening.
• The Baby Lock Crown Jewel III should only be used indoors away from moisture.
• The Baby Lock Crown Jewel III should not be stored or used in extreme temperatures.
• Use the Baby Lock Crown Jewel III only for its intended use as described in this manual.
• To disconnect from the wall outlet, push the switch to the o posion, then remove the plug from outlet
pulling from the plug, not the cord. Never operate the Baby Lock Crown Jewel III if the cord is damaged or
not working correctly. If a mechanical or electrical problem is encountered, return the Baby Lock Crown
Jewel III to your nearest authorized Baby Lock retailer for examinaon, repair, electrical, or mechanical
adjustment.
• It is not recommended that the Baby Lock Crown Jewel III quilng machine be used with any machine quilt-
ing frame other than those recommended by Baby Lock.
• Use this quilng machine only for its intended use as described in this manual. Use only recommended at-
tachments as listed in this manual.
• Never operate the machine with any air openings blocked. Keep venlaon openings of the machine free
from the accumulaon of lint, dust, and loose cloth.
• Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being administered.
• Do not pull or push the machine across the fabric excessively while stching. It may deect the needle
enough to cause it to break.
• Use only needles designed for free moon quilng and recommended by Baby Lock for this machine. Other
types of needles may be break during normal quilng.
• Children should not play with the machine. Close aenon is necessary when this machine is used by or
near children.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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• This sewing machine may be used by children age 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical,
sensory, or mental capabilies or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or
instrucon concerning use of the machine in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
• Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
This machine is intended for household or commercial use.
Disclaimer
Baby Lock and its Retailers are in no way legally responsible or liable for damage to the Baby Lock
Crown Jewel when used improperly or not in accordance with the guidelines stated in this manual
or when used on machine quilng frames not recommended by Baby Lock.
HOW TO UNPACK/REPACK THE MACHINE
Keep the carton and packing materials. You will need them in the event that you need to return the machine
to the retailer or send it for servicing. If you do not pack the machine properly or if you do not use the correct
packaging materials, the machine could be damaged. Baby Lock is not liable for damage that occurs during
return shipping. Follow the diagram below to unpack and repack the machine.
IMPORTANT
These packaging materials are designed to prevent the machine from being damaged. Keep them in case you
need to bring this machine to the retailer or send it for servicing.
PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE MACHINE
To use the machine safely
1. Carefully watch the needle when sewing. Do not touch the handwheel, take up lever, needle or other mov-
ing parts.
2. Turn the machine o and unplug the cord in the following cases:
• when you have stopped using the machine;
• when you replace or remove the needle or any other part;
• in case of failure when you use the machine;
• when you check or clean the machine;
• when you leave the machine unaended.
3. Connect the machine directly to the wall outlet. Do not use extension cords.

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To increase the life of your machine
1. Do not store this machine in areas exposed to direct sunlight or high humidity. Never use or store the ma-
chine near a heater, an iron, a halogen lamp or other hot objects.
2. Use only neutral soaps or detergents to clean the machine. Benzene, solvents and scouring powders can
damage the case and the machine and therefore should never be used.
3. Do not drop or bump the machine.
4. Always consult the manual to replace or x the hopping foot, needle or any other part of the machine.
To repair or adjust the machine
If the machine does not funcon properly or needs adjustment, rst check the troubleshoong chart in the ap-
pendix to inspect and adjust the machine yourself.
For more product informaon and updates, visit our website at www.babylock.com.
The contents of this manual and product specicaons are subject to change without prior noce.
GROUNDED OUTLET BOXES
METAL
SCREW
ADAPTER
(B) (C)
TAB FOR
GROUNDING
SCREW
(A)
GROUNDING PIN
This 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 the gure above. 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 B if a properly
grounded outlet is not available. The temporary adapter should be used only unl a properly grounded outlet
can be installed by a qualied electrician. The 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 permied by the Canadian Electric Code.
OPTIONAL U.S. GROUNDING

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INSTRUCTIONS DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTES
Lorsque vous ulisez cee machine, vous devez toujours respecter des précauons de base, notamment
les suivantes :
Lisez toutes les instrucons avant d’uliser la machine.
DANGER - Pour réduire le risque de choc électrique:
• Ne laissez jamais la machine sans surveillance alors qu’elle est branchée. Débranchez toujours la machine de
la prise de courant dès que vous avez ni de l’uliser et avant de la neoyer.
WARNING - Pour réduire le risque de brûlure, d’incendie, de choc électrique
ou de blessure:
• La Baby Lock Crown Jewell III est lourde. Ne jamais tenter de la soulever seul. Ulisez toujours deux
personnes pour la soulever. Soulevez toujours la machine à parr de la gorge, non à parr des poignées.
• Débranchez toujours la Baby Lock Crown Jewell III de la prise électrique lors des travaux d’entreen, du
changement d’aiguille, de la suppression des blocages de l, ou lorsqu’elle est laissée sans surveillance.
• Ne pas débrancher en rant sur le cordon. Pour débrancher, saisir la che, non le cordon.
• N’approchez pas les doigts des pares mobiles. Faites preuve de prudence lorsque vous vous approchez de
l’aiguille ou de composants externes tranchants.
• Changez souvent d’aiguille. N’ulisez pas d’aiguilles tordues ou émoussées. « Chaque quilt mérite une
nouvelle aiguille ».
• Meez la machine sur la posion 0 ou de symbole d’arrêt pour l’éteindre lorsque vous eectuez des
réglages dans la zone de l’aiguille : enlage de l’aiguille, changement d’aiguille, bobinage de la canee,
changement de pied, etc.
• Ne faites jamais tomber et n’insérez jamais d’objets étrangers dans une ouverture.
• La Baby Lock Crown Jewell III doit être ulisée uniquement à l’intérieur dans un endroit non humide.
• La Baby Lock Crown Jewell III ne doit pas être rangée ou ulisée à des températures extrêmes.
• Ulisez la Baby Lock Crown Jewell III uniquement pour l’usage prévu indiqué dans ce manuel.
• Pour débrancher la machine de la prise murale, meez l’interrupteur sur arrêt, puis rerez la che de la
prise en rant à parr de la che et non du cordon. N’ulisez jamais la Baby Lock Crown Jewell III si le
cordon est endommagé ou ne fonconne pas correctement. En cas de problème mécanique ou électrique,
renvoyez la Baby Lock Crown Jewell III au centre de service agréé le plus proche ou au fabricant pour
inspecon, réparaon, ou réglage électrique ou mécanique.
• Il est déconseillé d’uliser la machine à quilng Baby Lock Crown Jewell III avec un autre cadre de machine
à quilter que ceux recommandés par Baby Lock.
• Ulisez cee machine à quilter uniquement pour l’usage prévu décrit dans ce manuel. Ulisez uniquement
les accessoires recommandés par le fabricant décrits dans ce manuel.
• Ne jamais uliser la machine si des ouvertures d’air sont bloquées. Gardez les ouvertures de venlaon de
la machine libérées d’accumulaon de peluches, poussières et morceaux de ssu.
• Ne pas uliser là où des aérosols (vaporisateurs) sont ulisés ou de l’oxygène est administré.
• Ne pas rer ni pousser trop fort la machine sur le ssu lors de l’exécuon des points. Cela pourrait
provoquer une déviaon de l’aiguille et en entraîner la fracture.

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• N’ulisez que les aiguilles conçues pour le quilng en piqué libre et recommandées par Baby lock pour
cee machine. D’autres types d’aiguilles risqueraient de se fracturer au cours d’un quilng normal.
• Ne pas laisser les enfants jouer avec la machine. Cee machine est conçue pour être ulisée par des
enfants de 8 ans et plus, ainsi que par des personnes aeintes d’un décit physique, sensoriel ou mental,
peu expérimentées ou ayant peu de connaissances, à condion de recevoir les instrucons de sécurité et
la supervision nécessaires à l’ulisaon de la machine et qu’elles comprennent les risques encourus. Une
aenon parculière est nécessaire lorsque cee machine est ulisée par ou à proximité d’enfants.
• Les travaux de maintenance et de neoyage ne peuvent pas être eectués par des enfants sans
supervision.
Conservez ces consignes
Cee machine est desnée à un usage domesque ou commerciale.

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COMMENT DÉBALLER/REMBALLER LA MACHINE
VEUILLEZ LIRE CES INSTRUCTIONS AVANT D’UTILISER LA MACHINE.
Pour uliser la machine en toute sécurité
1. Surveillez aenvement l’aiguille lorsque vous cousez. Ne touchez pas la molee, le levier compensateur du
l, l’aiguille ou d’autres pièces mobiles.
2. Meez la machine hors tension et débranchez le cordon dans les cas suivants:
• lorsque vous avez cessé d’uliser la machine ;
• lorsque vous remplacez ou rerez l’aiguille ou toute autre pièce ;
• en cas de panne lorsque vous ulisez la machine ;
• lorsque vous vériez ou neoyez la machine ;
• lorsque vous laissez la machine sans surveillance.
3. Branchez la machine directement à la prise murale. N’ulisez pas de rallonge.
Pour augmenter la durée de vie de votre machine
1. Ne rangez pas cee machine dans des endroits exposés directement à la lumière du soleil ou très humides.
N’ulisez pas et ne rangez pas la machine près d’un chauage, d’un fer à repasser, d’une lampe à halogène
ou d’autres objets chauds.
2. N’ulisez que des savons ou détergents neutres pour neoyer le boîer. Le benzène, les solvants et les po-
udres à récurer peuvent endommager le boîer et la machine et ne doivent donc jamais être ulisés.
3. Ne faites pas tomber et ne cognez jamais la machine.
4. Consultez toujours ce manuel pour remplacer ou xer correctement les pieds-de-biche, l’aiguille ou toute
autre pièce.
Pour réparer ou régler la machine
Si la machine tombe en panne ou nécessite des réglages, consultez tout d’abord le tableau de
dépannage en annexe pour inspecter et régler la machine vous-même. Si le problème persiste,
contactez votre revendeur local agréé.
Pour plus d’informaons sur le produit et les mises à jour, visitez notre site Web à l’adresse
www.babylock.com.
Le contenu de ce manuel et des spécicaons de ce produit sont sujets à des modicaons sans
préavis.
Conservez le carton et les matériaux d’emballage. Il est possible que vous deviez ramener la machine au
revendeur ou l’envoyer pour la faire réparer. Si vous ne l’emballez pas correctement ou si vous n’ulisez pas les
matériaux d’emballage corrects, la machine pourrait être endommagée.
Suivez le schéma ci-dessous pour déballer et remballer la machine.
IMPORTANT
Ces matériaux d’emballage sont conçus pour éviter que la machine ne soit endommagée.
Conservez-les au cas où vous auriez besoin de ramener cee machine au revendeur ou de l’envoyer pour la
faire réparer.

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Baby Lock Crown Jewel III
Quick Facts
Sewing Speed Approximately 2,200 spm
Minimum Sewing Speed 90 spm
Needle Bar Stroke 35.3 mm
Sewing Foot Stroke/Lift 5 mm
Needle System 135 x 7 Standard
Needle Sizes 12/80 – 20/125
Lubrication, main
components Kluber Lube, permanent
Lubrication, hook Velocite 10, Texaco 22
Dimensions of
Sewing Machine Throat 8.25˝ x 18.00˝
Rate Voltage/
US and Canada* 105 to 120 volts
Rest of world 100 to 250 volts
* Complies with interntional standards
Power Consumption 47 - 63 Hz 300 watts
Power Consumption
of LED Lights 8 watts
Hook System Custom Manufactured,
Rotary Hook Vertical
Bobbin Type Class M
Motor Type Brushless DC, Internal Encoding
Automatic Needle Up and down, full-stitch,
Positioning half-stitch, and basting stitch
Cluster Lights LED lights
Baby Lock Crown Jewel
III Disclaimer
Baby Lock and its authorized retailers
are not legally responsible or liable for
damage to the Baby Lock Crown Jewel III
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 III
Safety Section
NOTE: Do not operate your Baby Lock Crown Jewel III quilt-
ing machine until you have completely read the information
contained in this manual. Please keep all packaging and sales
order information for warranty purposes.
1. Always unplug the Baby Lock Crown Jewel III 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 III should only be used
indoors away from moisture.
7. e Baby Lock Crown Jewel III should not be stored or
used in extreme temperatures.
8. Use the Baby Lock Crown Jewel III 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 III 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
• Baby Lock Pearl Frame
• Baby Lock Momentum Frame

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Package Contents /Included Accessories
Part Name Part Code
Box 1 of 3
Baby Lock Crown Jewel III BLCJ18A3
Quilting Machine /
Stitch Regulator
User Manual IBBLCJ18-3
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 XC1074-051
Screwdriver (bobbin case) JW010269
2.5mm Allen Wrench QM10286
3.0mm Allen Wrench JW010287
5.0mm Allen Wrench JW010289
8mm Open Wrench QM40235
Laser Stylus and Clamp JW020259
Laser Stylus Post JW010290
Open Toe Hopping Foot QM10510
Box 2 of 3
Front Handles QM29420-3 Figure 5 shown on page 16
Rear Handles QM29425-3 Figure 6 shown on page 17
Box 3 of 3 (Carriage Box)
Carriage for Pearl or Momentum,
Frames BLCJ18D2W
Bobbin Winder Box
Variable-Speed Bobbin Winder BLQBW

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Adaptor Plate/Stylus Holder BLJ18-SA Shown on page 47
Channel Lock BLJ18-CL Shown on page 46
LED Lights (pkg. 2) BLJ18-L Shown on page 17
UV LED Lights (pkg. 2) BLJ18-UVL` Not shown
Horizontal Spool Pin BLJ18-HS Shown on page 48
Needle size 12 (1 pkg. of 10) 134FG-80 Not shown
Needle size 14 (1 pkg. of 10) 134FG-90 Not shown
Needle size 20 (1 pkg. of 10) 134FG-125 Not shown
Quilt Pattern Boards Various Not shown
Ruler Base BLJ18-RB Shown on page 46
Stylus BLJ18-ST Shown on page 47
Micro Handles BLJ18-MH Shown on page 48
Couching Feet Set BLQ-CCF Shown on page 49
Pro-Stitcher 3 BLPS3 Shown on page 49
Optional Accessories
Part Name Part Code

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Baby Lock Crown Jewel III Components
Front View 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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14. Ruler Foot
15. Needle
16. Needle Bar read Guide
17. Needle Bar
18. Presser Bar
19. Foot Mount
20. Needle Plate
21. LED Light Ring
22. Front Handle Bar Serial
Port
23. Ruler Base Position Guides
24. Front Wheel Base
25. Wheels (4)
26. Back Casing/Frame
27. Y-Motion Serial Port Connection
28. Rear Wheel Base
29. Front readed Holes for Handles
30. Top Laser Stylus Post Hole
Baby Lock Crown Jewel III Components continued
Back View Diagram B
31. Spool Pin 1
32. Electronic Control Pod (C-Pod)
33. Laser Stylus Power Connector
34. Serial Port for Stitch Regulator
35. Rear Handle Bar Serial Port
36. Rear readed Holes for Handles
37. Accessory Power Outlet
38. Power Cord Connector
39. On/O Switch
40. Power Pod (P-Pod)
41. Spool Pin 2
42. Bobbin Assembly
Rear and Front Diagram C
Rear Front
28
26
25 24 23
30
29 18
19
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
22
21
17
16
15
14
20
31
32
27

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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 2). e machine
should arrive from the factory with the ribbon cable already at-
tached 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
Figure 3
Figure 2
C
BA
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.
NOTE: Connector A is a serial port connector and connects at
position 33 as shown in (Rear Diagram C, #34, page 14). Con-
nector B connects to the machine stitch regulator assembly
(Y-Motion) shown in (Back-Side Diagram B, #27, page 14), as
well as (Figure 3). 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).
Stitch Regulator (Y-Motion)

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Figure 5
Figure 4
Installing Front Handles
CAUTION: Unplug the Baby Lock Crown
Jewel III from the electrical outlet. All power
to the machine must be turned o when in-
stalling 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 an Allen screw 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, #22 on
page 14 and Figure 5). 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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LED Light
Installation and/or
Replacement
e 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 LED lights for additional lighting (avail-
able from your Baby Lock retailer). You may add
up to 10 additional LED lights on the front handles
if desired.
Removal:
1. Shut o the power to the machine.
2. Grasp the LED light by the base of the light
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 and pull downward.
Installation:
1. Shut o the power to the machine.
2. Insert the new LED light, matching the three
pins with the three holes in the receptacle (ori-
entation is not critical).
3. Press rmly until the LED 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 III is un-
plugged from the electrical outlet. All power to the machine
must be turned o when installing the rear 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, #34 page 14). 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 III
on/o switch to “on”. e handles will run a self-test by briey dis-
playing 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

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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.
4. 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 un-
der warranty. 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 screw-
driver, is once the screw no longer turns freely
is to then gently turn the screwdriver 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 counter-
clockwise or pressing the
needle up/down control on
the handles.
2. Loosen the needle bar clamp
screw with the appropriate
screwdriver (Figure 8).
3. 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
12 & 14 monolament, 100 wt. silk,
60 wt. poly, mylar
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
Insert the cord into top power connector on the
rear of the machine. Plug the three-prong end into
a power source (see Figure 9).
e lower power connector is for powering other
attachments. (For future development.)
Turning on the Baby Lock Crown Jewel III
ere are two power switches for your machine.
e main power switch is at the rear of the ma-
chine and a red power switch is under the right
handlebar at the front of the machine for your
added convenience (see Figure 10).
e machine is turned on when both switches are
turned on. e machine is turned o when both
switches are o. However, you may turn o the
machine functions by turning o only the front
switch if you will be returning to quilt within a day.
Turn on the back switch rst by toggling the switch
from the “0” position to the “1” position. en
turn on the front switch by toggling it as well. e
front switch will not turn on the machine unless
the back switch is already on.
IMPORTANT: If you will not be using the ma-
chine for more than a day, we recommend you
turn o both switches and unplug the power cord
from the power source.
IMPORTANT: Refer to the safety instructions.
Eyelets
Figure 11
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 11).
Figure 9
Figure 10