Baby Lock Ellageo PLUS BLL2 Technical manual

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Contents
Introduction..............................................................................................................................2
Advanced Sewing Features........................................................................................................2
Additional Accessories ..............................................................................................................3
Advanced Functions..................................................................................................................4
Pivoting .................................................................................................................................... 4
Automatic Fabric Sensor System (Automatic Presser Foot Pressure)........................................... 5
Free-motion Quilting ................................................................................................................ 6
Using Free-motion Quilting Foot “C” ..................................................................................6
Using Free-motion Open Toe Quilting Foot “O” ................................................................. 7
Echo Quilting Using the Free-motion Echo Quilting Foot “E”.................................................... 9
Measurements on the Bobbin Cover ....................................................................................... 10
Blind stitch foot ...................................................................................................................... 11
Use ................................................................................................................................... 11
Sewing .............................................................................................................................. 11
Narrow hemmer foot .............................................................................................................. 12
Preparing to sew ...............................................................................................................12
Sewing .............................................................................................................................. 12
Hints ................................................................................................................................. 13
Cording foot (3 cord guide)..................................................................................................... 13
Use ................................................................................................................................... 13
Preparing to sew ...............................................................................................................13
Sewing .............................................................................................................................. 14
Machine Maintenance............................................................................................................ 14

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Introduction
This manual provides additional information not described in the Operation Manual.
Be sure to read this information before using the machine.
Advanced Sewing Features
1. Pivoting
The function is useful when changing the sewing direction. The machine stops with the needle lowered (in the
fabric) and the presser foot is automatically raised to an appropriate height when the “Start/Stop” button is pressed.
From the settings screen, the presser foot can be adjusted to one of three heights (3.2 mm, 5.0 mm and 7.5 mm).
Refer to page 4.
2. Free Motion Foot Height
When using the quilting foot “C” or the echo quilting foot “E”, the height of the foot can be preset in the settings
screen. Height of the presser foot can be increased for easy fabric guiding when sewing puffy and thick fabrics or
decreased for better control of thin fabrics.
Refer to page 6, 9.
3. Automatic Fabric Sensor System
The thickness of the fabric is automatically detected and the presser foot pressure is automatically adjusted with an
internal sensor while sewing, so the fabric can be fed smoothly. This function is useful for sewing over thick seams,
or quilting with feed dogs raised. The Automatic Fabric Sensor System works continuously while sewing.
Refer to page 5.
aFunctions have been added to the second page of the settings screen.
bhas been added to the screens that appear after or is pressed.
Note
Due to the addition of the functions described above, please be aware that the actual screens may differ slightly from those
shown in the Operation Manual.
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THE THICKN
Additional Accessories
1. 2. 3. 4.
5. 6. 7.
No. Part Name Part Code Reference Page
1 Free-motion quilting foot “C” XE0765-101 page 6
2 Free-motion open toe quilting foot “O” XE0767-001 page 7
3 Free-motion echo quilting foot “E” XE0766-001 page 9
4 Bobbin cover (with mark) (on machine) XE0715-001 page 10
5 Blind stitch foot (with guide) XA0059-001 page 11
6 Narrow hemmer foot XE0754-001 page 12
7 Cording foot (3 cord guide) XA6871-001 page 13

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Advanced Functions
Pivoting
If the pivot setting is selected, the machine stops with
the needle lowered (in the fabric) and the presser foot is
automatically raised to an appropriate height when the
“Start/Stop” button is pressed. When the “Start/Stop”
button is pressed again, the presser foot is automatically
lowered and sewing continues. This function is useful
for stopping the machine to rotate the fabric.
aSelect a stitch.
bPress to select the pivot setting.
→The key appears as .
CAUTION
• When the pivot setting is selected, the machine
starts when the “Start/Stop” button is pressed or
the foot controller is pressed down even if the
presser foot has been raised. Be sure to keep your
hands and other items away from the needle,
otherwise injuries may occur.
Memo
When the pivot setting is selected and sewing is stopped,
the height of the presser foot can be changed according to
the type of fabric being sewn. Press to display
“PIVOTING HEIGHT” on P. 2 of the settings screen. Press
or to select one of the three heights
(3.2 mm, 5.0 mm or 7.5 mm). To raise the presser foot
further, increase the setting. (The default setting is 3.2 mm)
Note
• The “NEEDLE POSITION” (P. 1 of the settings
screen) must be set in the down position for the
pivot function to be used. When “NEEDLE
POSITION” is set in the raised position,
appears as light gray and cannot be used.
• When the setting is selected, the pivot function can
only be used with stitches where presser foot J or N
is indicated in the upper-left corner of the screen. If
any other stitch is selected, appears as light
gray and is not available.
• Since the presser foot is fully raised when the
automatic thread cutting key is pressed, press the
“Presser Foot Lifter” button to lower the presser foot,
and then press the “Start/Stop” button to continue
sewing.
• If the pivotsetting is selected, and beside
“PRESSER FOOT HEIGHT” in the settings screen
are not available and the setting cannot be changed.
• When the pivot setting is selected the “PRESSER
FOOT HEIGHT” in the settings screen will
automatically be changed to 10.0 mm. When the
pivot setting is deselected the “PRESSER FOOT
HEIGHT” will return to the prior setting.

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cPlace the fabric under the presser foot with
the needle at the starting point of the
stitching, and then press the “Start/Stop”
button. The machine will begin sewing.
dPress the “Start/Stop” button to stop the
machine at the point where the sewing
direction changes.
→The machine stops with the needle in the fabric, and
the presser foot is automatically raised.
eRotate the fabric, and then press the “Start/
Stop” button.
→The presser foot is automatically lowered, and
sewing continues.
Automatic Fabric Sensor System
(Automatic Presser Foot Pressure)
The thickness of the fabric is automatically detected
and the presser foot pressure is automatically adjusted
with an internal sensor while sewing, so your fabric is
fed smoothly. The fabric sensor system works
continuously while sewing. This function is useful for
sewing over thick seams, or quilting.
aPress .
→The settings screen appears.
bSet “AUTOMATIC FABRIC SENSOR SYSTEM”
to “ON”.
cPress to return to the original screen.
Memo
If you press the “Start/Stop” button to pause sewing,
then press it again to continue.
Note
Your machine is not shipped with this feature turned
on. Please follow the instructions to activate this
feature.

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Free-motion Quilting
For free-motion quilting, use free-motion quilting foot
“C” or free-motion open toe quilting foot “O”
depending on the stitch that is selected, and set the
machine to free-motion sewing mode. In this mode, the
presser foot is raised to the necessary height for free-
motion sewing.
We recommend attaching the foot controller and
sewing at a consistent speed. You can adjust the sewing
speed with the speed control slide on the machine.
■Using Free-motion Quilting Foot “C”
The free-motion quilting foot “C” is used for free-
motion sewing using the straight stitch needle plate.
Free-motion quilting foot “C”
aFollow steps on page 56 through 57 of the
machine's Operation Manual to attach the
straight stitch needle plate.
aSingle hole
bPress to set the machine to free-motion
sewing mode.
→The key appears as , and the quilting foot is
raised to the necessary height for free-motion sewing.
CAUTION
• With free-motion quilting, control the feeding speed
of the fabric to match the sewing speed. If the fabric
is moved faster than the sewing speed, the needle
may break or other damage may result.
• When using free-motion quilting foot “C”, be sure to
use the straight stitch needle plate and sew with the
needle in middle (center) needle position. If the
needle is moved to any position other than the
middle (center) needle position, the needle may
break, which may result in injuries.
Memo
• When starting to sew, the internal sensor detects the
thickness of the fabric, and the quilting foot is raised
to the height specified in the machine settings
screen. Press to display “FREE MOTION
FOOT HEIGHT” on P. 2 of the settings screen.
Press or to select the height that the
quilting foot is raised. Increase the setting by
pressing , for example, when sewing very
stretchy fabric, so that it is easier to sew.
• In order to sew with a balanced tension, it may be
necessary to adjust the upper thread tension. Test
with a sample piece of fabric that is similar to your
chosen fabric.
Memo
Notice that this plate has a single hole.
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cSelect any of the following stitches.
→Free-motion quilting foot “C” is indicated in the
upper-left corner of the screen.
dRemove the presser foot holder.
eAttach free-motion quilting foot “C” at the
front with the presser foot holder screw
aligned with the notch in the quilting foot.
aPresser foot holder screw
bNotch
fHold the quilting foot in place with your right
hand, and tighten the presser foot holder
screw using the screwdriver with your left
hand.
aPresser foot holder screw
gLower the feed dog position switch to to
lower the feed dogs.
aFeed dog position switch (as seen from the rear of the
machine)
hUse both hands to securely hold the fabric
taut, and then move the fabric at a consistent
pace in order to sew uniform stitches roughly
2.0-2.5 mm (approx. 1/16 - 3/32 inch) in
length.
aStitch
iPress to cancel the free-motion sewing
mode.
■Using Free-motion Open Toe Quilting Foot
“O”
The free-motion open toe quilting foot “O” is used
for free-motion quilting with zigzag or decorative
stitches or for free-motion quilting of straight lines
on fabric with an uneven thickness. Any stitch can
be sewn with the free-motion open toe quilting foot
“O”.
Free-motion open toe quilting foot “O”
Note
When selecting stitch 1-01, 1-02, 1-05, 1-07 the
needle position will remain in the center.
Note
Make sure that the quilting foot is attached properly
and not slanted.
CAUTION
• Be sure to tighten the screw securely with the
screwdriver. Otherwise, the needle may touch the
quilting foot, causing it to bend or break.
a
b
a
Memo
Do not be discouraged with your initial results. The
technique requires practice.
Note
Free-motion open toe quilting foot “O” can also be
used with the straight stitch needle plate with stitches
listed in “Using Free-motion Quilting Foot “C”” c
only. We recommend using free-motion open toe
quilting foot “O” with free-motion sewing of fabrics of
uneven thicknesses.
Memo
In order to sew with a balanced tension, it may be
necessary to adjust the upper thread tension. Test with
a sample piece of quilting fabric.

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aPress to set the machine to free-motion
sewing mode.
→The key appears as , and the quilting foot is
raised to the necessary height for free-motion
sewing.
bSelect a stitch.
→Free-motion open toe quilting foot “O” is indicated
in the upper-left corner of the screen.
cRemove the presser foot holder.
dAttach free-motion open toe quilting foot “O”
by positioning the pin of the quilting foot
above the needle clamp screw and aligning
the lower-left of the quilting foot and the
presser bar.
aPin
bNeedle clamp screw
cPresser bar
eHold the quilting foot in place with your right
hand, and tighten the presser foot holder
screw using the screwdriver with your left
hand.
aPresser foot holder screw
fUse both hands to securely hold the fabric taut,
and then move the fabric at a consistent pace in
order to sew uniform stitches roughly
2.0-2.5 mm (approx. 1/16 - 3/32 inch) in length.
aStitch
gPress to cancel the free-motion sewing
mode.
Note
If using straight stitch needle plate with the free-motion
open toe quilting foot “O” then the letter “C” will be
indicated in the upper-left corner of screen.
Note
Make sure that the quilting foot is attached properly
and is not slanted.
CAUTION
• Be sure to tighten the screw securely with the
screwdriver. Otherwise, the needle may touch the
quilting foot, causing it to bend or break.
Memo
Do not be discouraged with your initial results. The
technique requires practice.
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