Baby Lock Gallant XL Technical manual

Instruction and
Reference Guide
Model BLGT18A
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How to Use This Manual
Special Informaon
NOTE: A NOTE indicates important informaon that helps you make beer use of your Baby Lock
product.
ÂIMPORTANT: An IMPORTANT note provides informaon that is essenal to properly using your
Baby Lock product.
UCAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potenal for causing harm to your quilng machine, the quilt, or
to yourself.
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Finding Informaon
What are you looking for? Find it here
Warranty Informaon .................................................................................................................. User manual
Safety Informaon ....................................................................................................................... User manual
Regulatory Informaon ............................................................................................................... User manual
What’s Included with Your Machine............................................................................................ User manual
Machine Specicaons ................................................................................................................ User manual
Frame Setup Informaon ....................... Longarm quilng frame installaon manual (included with frame)
Machine Setup Informaon ........................................................................................................User manual
How to Thread Your Machine ......................................................................................... Quick reference card
Type of needle to use in machine................................................................................... Quick reference card
Basic Maintenance ...................................................................................................................... User manual
Customer Care/Baby Lock Product Support ................................Baby Lock Product Support - 800-313-4110
Available 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM Central Time, Monday to Friday

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Contents
How to Use This Manual................................................................................................. 1
Special Informaon ....................................................................................................................................... 1
Finding Informaon....................................................................................................................................... 1
Congratulaons on Your Purchase! ................................................................................. 4
What’s Included with Your Machine.............................................................................................................. 4
Important Safety Informaon......................................................................................... 5
Save these instrucons.................................................................................................................................. 6
Recommended Use and Storage ................................................................................................................... 7
About Your Machine....................................................................................................... 9
Get to Know Your Gallant XL........................................................................................................................ 10
Le Side View (picture shown with oponal rear handlebars) ............................................................. 10
Right Side View (picture shown without handlebars) ........................................................................... 11
Rear View .............................................................................................................................................. 12
Power Cord.................................................................................................................................................. 14
Front Handlebars ........................................................................................................................................ 14
Touchscreen Display .................................................................................................................................... 15
Spool Pin and Thread Mast ......................................................................................................................... 16
Machine Head USB Port (built-in) ............................................................................................................... 16
Oponal Accessories ................................................................................................................................... 17
Rear Handlebars Kit............................................................................................................................... 17
Ruler Base.............................................................................................................................................. 18
Rear Laser Light .................................................................................................................................... 19
Horizontal Spool Pin .............................................................................................................................. 20
Accessory Feet....................................................................................................................................... 20
Operang Instrucons.................................................................................................. 21
Power Switch............................................................................................................................................... 21
Lighng........................................................................................................................................................ 21
Machine Needle .......................................................................................................................................... 21
Hopping Feet ............................................................................................................................................... 23
Bobbin and Bobbin Tension......................................................................................................................... 24

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Quilng with the Gallant XL.......................................................................................... 26
Preparing to Quilt........................................................................................................................................ 26
Threading the Machine .............................................................................................................................. 28
Top Tension.................................................................................................................................................. 30
Threading the Needle with the Needle Threader.................................................................................. 30
Tension Quick Start Guide ..................................................................................................................... 31
Free-Moon Quilng................................................................................................................................... 32
Gallant XL Screen Navigaon ........................................................................................ 33
Home Screen ............................................................................................................................................... 33
Main Menu.................................................................................................................................................. 34
Lights ..................................................................................................................................................... 34
Stching................................................................................................................................................. 35
Overspeed Alarm................................................................................................................................... 35
Informaon............................................................................................................................................ 36
Diagnoscs ............................................................................................................................................ 36
Updates ................................................................................................................................................. 39
Stch Modes ............................................................................................................................................... 40
Cruise Mode .......................................................................................................................................... 41
Precision Mode...................................................................................................................................... 41
Manual Mode........................................................................................................................................ 42
Alerts ........................................................................................................................................................... 43
Machine Maintenance.................................................................................................. 45
Clean and Oil Your Gallant XL ...................................................................................................................... 45
Maintenance Schedule................................................................................................................................ 46
Troubleshoong ........................................................................................................... 47
Appendix 1 ................................................................................................................... 53

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Congratulaons on Your Purchase!
Remember, if you ever have quesons, an authorized Baby Lock retailer can help you. If the retailer is not
available, contact Baby Lock Product Support, Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM Central Time
(1-800-313-4110).
ÂIMPORTANT: The packaging materials are designed to prevent the machine from being damaged.
Keep the carton and packing materials in case you need to bring this machine to the retailer, send
it for repair, or otherwise transport it. If you don’t pack the machine properly or if you don’t use
the correct packaging materials, the machine could be damaged. Baby Lock is not liable for damage
that occurs during return shipping.
What’s Included with Your Machine
• Bobbins (5) one installed in bobbin case • Needle threader
• Bobbin case • Replacement O-ring
• Needle (134) size 100/16 (pack of 10) • Gallant XL Quick Reference Card
• Needle (134) size 110/18 (pack of 10) • Closed-toe Foot (installed)
• Spool pin and thread mast • Open-toe Foot
• Pen oiler • Lint brush
• Power cord (locking) • Gallant XL Bobbin Winder
• Screwdriver
• Wrench, 8mm/10mm combined
• Gallant XL Quilng Machine
(including carriage, front handlebars,
touchscreen)

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Important Safety Informaon
This device 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 interference that may cause undesired operaon. See the full Declaraon of Conformity in the
Appendix.
ÂIMPORTANT: Do not operate your Gallant XL quilng machine unl you have completely read the
informaon contained in this manual. Please keep all packaging and order informaon for warranty
purposes.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instrucons before using this machine.
When using this machine, basic safety precauons should always be followed.
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:
• It is recommended to have two people when liing your Gallant XL.
Always li from the throat of the machine, not from the handlebars or the needle bar area.
• Always unplug the Gallant XL 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 the cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
• Keep ngers away from all moving parts. Use cauon around the needle.
• Change the needle oen. Do not use bent or dull needles. “Every quilt deserves a new needle” is
our moo.
• Switch the machine to the o (or symbol O), posion to turn it o when making any adjustments
in the needle area, such as threading the needle, changing the needle, changing the bobbin, or
changing the hopping foot.
• Never drop or insert foreign objects into any opening.
• The Gallant XL should only be used indoors, away from moisture.
• The Gallant XL should not be stored or used in extreme temperatures.
• Use the Gallant XL only for its intended purpose as described in this manual.
• Connect this appliance to a properly grounded outlet only.

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• 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 Gallant XL if the cord is damaged
or not working correctly. If a mechanical or electrical problem is encountered, return the Gallant
XL to the nearest authorized Baby Lock retailer for examinaon, repair, electrical or mechanical
adjustment.
• It is not recommended that the Gallant XL quilng machine be used with any machine quilng
frame other than those recommended by Baby Lock.
• Use this quilng machine only for its intended purpose as described in this manual. Use only
aachments recommended by Baby Lock as contained in this manual.
• Never operate the machine with any venlaon openings blocked. Keep openings of the machine
free from the accumulaon of lint, dust, and loose fabric.
• Do not operate where aerosol products are being used or where oxygen is being administered.
• Do not move the machine across the fabric at an excessive speed 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. Use the specic needle system recommended by Baby Lock.
• Children should not play with the machine. Close aenon and supervision is necessary when this
machine is used by or near children.
• This stching 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 and instrucon concerning use of the machine in a safe way and understand the
hazards involved.
• Cleaning and user maintenance should not be performed by children without supervision.
Save these instrucons
This machine is intended for household use. These are the original instrucons.
Disclaimer
Baby Lock and its retailers are in no way legally responsible or liable for damage to the Gallant XL 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.

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When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed,
including the following:
1. Carefully watch the needle when stching. Do not touch the handwheel, take-up lever, needle, or other
moving parts while the machine is running.
2. Turn the machine o and unplug the cord in the following cases:
• when you have nished using the machine
• when you replace or remove the needle or any other part
• when you check or clean the machine
• when you leave the machine unaended
3. Do not use extension cords. Connect the machine directly to the wall outlet or to a surge protector or
UPS (Uninterrupted Power Source) that connects directly to the wall outlet.
To increase the life of your machine
1. Do not store your Gallant XL in areas exposed to direct sunlight or high humidity. Never use or store the
machine near a heater, an iron, a halogen lamp or other hot items.
2. Use only neutral soaps or detergents to clean the machine. Never use benzene, solvents or scouring
powders. They can damage the case and the machine. A damp microber cloth is a good choice.
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.
If necessary, contact an authorized Baby Lock retailer or Baby Lock Product Support, 800-313-4110.
Recommended Use and Storage
1. It is recommended that our products be operated within in a temperature range of 60°F to 90°F.
2. Store products in a climate-controlled environment with the following provisions:
• Store machine in the original packaging, which contains the internal supports designed
specically to maintain and protect the machine during transport or storage.
• Detach cables and accessories before packing.
• To best protect your electronics, store them in the original packaging, especially any that
arrived in anstac containers.
3. Storage or use in an environment other than what is recommended may result in
• Damaging condensaon
• Rust
• Premature wear

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• Overheang
• Poor performance
• Shortened baery life
4. If the product is stored at a temperature above or below the recommended operang range, allow the
machine to acclimate to the operang environment before use.
To repair or adjust the machine
If the machine is not funconing properly or needs adjustment, rst check the troubleshoong chart in the
appendix 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.
Check for updated manuals at www.babylock.com.

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About Your Machine
General Specicaons
The Gallant XL uses high-tech electronics and an innovave 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 Gallant XL
quilng machine is a high quality machine that incorporates robust design features and is easy to maintain.
Stching Opening Dimensions (210 mm X 383 mm) 8.25 inches X 18.00 inches
Stching Speed Manual Mode: from 25 to 2,100 stches per minute
Regulated Mode: from 0 stches per minute to full speed
Cruise Speed 50 to 800 stches per minute.
Stches Per Inch 4 stches to 18 stches per inch in regulated mode
Needle System 134
Needle Sizes (recommended) From 80/12 to 130/21
Hook System Rotary, Horizontal Axis, M-class bobbin
Bobbin Type Aluminum, Class M
Bobbin Case Type MF
Motor Type Brushless DC, servo controlled
Needle Posioning Up and down, walking stch
Electrical Power Maximum 200 was, 50-60Hz,100-240 VAC
Average 0.9 ampere at 115 VAC, 60Hz
This machine conforms to UL and internaonal safety standards for
stching machines and US and internaonal laws for electromagnec
compliance.
Display 7-inch color touchscreen
Sew Foot Stroke/Li 5 mm
Needle Bar Stroke 35.3 mm
Take-Up Stroke 73 mm
Lubricaon, main components Kluber Lube, permanent
Lubricaon of hook Velocite 10, Texaco 22

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Get to Know Your Gallant XL
Le Side View (picture shown with oponal rear handlebars)
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
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12
13
14
15
16
17
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19
20
1. Spool pin
2. Thread mast
3. Rear handlebars
(oponal accessory)
4. Machine encoder
connector
5. Machine encoder
6. Front handlebars
7. Front touchscreen display
8. USB port
Close-up view of
needle area
9. Presser bar
10. Presser bar jam nut
11. Hopping foot mounng screw
12. Closed Toe Hopping Foot
13. Needle plate
14. Needle plate screw
15. Ruler base post
(oponal accessory)
16. Needle
17. Needle bar thread guide
18. Needle stop sight hole
19. Needle bar clamp screw
20. Needle bar

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Right Side View (picture shown without handlebars)
21. Handwheel
22. Threaded hole for the oponal laser pin
23. 9-pin connecon plug for the oponal laser
Close-up view of tension assembly area
24. Three-hole thread guide
25. Thread guide
26. Take-up spring
27. Top tension assembly
28. Thread srrup
29. Take-up lever
30. Lower thread guide
21
22
23
ÂIMPORTANT: Only rotate the handwheel toward
you from this side of the machine. From the rear of
the machine, it will rotate counterclockwise.
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25
26
27
28
30
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Rear View
Back View
31. Rear handlebar mounng holes (3)
32. Rear handlebar connecon cover
33. Carriage encoder connecon jack
34. Carriage encoder cable clip
35. Power input module with fuse holder
31
32
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Installaon and Setup
NOTE: Refer to the Manual included with the frame for detailed set-up instructions for
the frame.
Carriage
To install the carriage and machine on the frame
1. Place the carriage on the tracks, ensuring that the
stch regulator faces the back of the frame.
2. Place the machine on the carriage.
UCAUTION: It is suggested to have two people
when liing the Gallant XL. Always li from the
throat of the machine, not from the handlebars,
needle bar area or needle bar.
3. Plug the carriage encoder cable into the round jack
on the back of the machine (to the le of the power
cord). Plug the other end into the encoder.
4. Secure the carriage encoder cable through the clip
at the back of the machine. Check that there is no
strain on the cable at the plug into the machine.
5. Plug the machine encoder cable into the round jack
on the right side of the machine (as seen from the
rear of the machine). Plug the other end into the
encoder.
ÂIMPORTANT: If you ever need to remove
the machine from the carriage, disconnect
the carriage encoder cable from the carriage
encoder. Failure to unplug the cable when
removing the machine from the carriage could
result in damage to the cable or carriage
encoder.
UCAUTION: Never plug or unplug the encoder
cables or any other cables while the machine
is on, as this could potenally cause electrical
damage to the machine or encoders.
Stch
Regulator
Clip
Carriage Encoder
Cable
Steps 3 and 4
Stch Regulator
with Machine
Encoder Cable
Step 5

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Power Cord
To install the power cord
• Insert the plug into the power connector on the rear of the machine. Plug the three-prong plug end
into your power source. Do not turn on the machine unl the handlebars are installed.
To disconnect the power cord
• First pull out on the red buons on the sides of the plug
and then pull the plug out of the machine.
NOTE: Make sure that the machine is o before
plugging into a power source. The main power
switch should be in the O (o) posion.
Front Handlebars
The Gallant XL comes with handlebars for the front of the machine. Oponal rear handlebars are available
for quilng with pantographs or paern boards. The front handlebars are used for most other quilng
acvies.
UCAUTION: To prevent any electrical damage to the handlebars, always turn o all power to the
machine when connecng or disconnecng the handlebars.
To install the front handlebars
1. Remove the two screws in the front top cover
with a 3mm hex tool. Remove cover by
pulling up on the rear poron then sliding
tabs out in the front.
2. Place four M4x10mm screws with washers
down through the handlebar into the top of
the machine and ghten them rmly with a
3mm hex tool.
3. Plug the two handlebar cable plugs into the
two jacks in the back top (le plug to le jack
and right to right). The right handlebar cable
is labeled.
4. Push ferrites down into the space so that the
cover will t back into place.
5. Replace the front top cover by sliding tabs
at the front into machine and angling the
back of the cover down into place. Tighten
the screws with a 3mm hex tool. Do not over
ghten.
Refer to Step 4

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Touchscreen Display
The Gallant XL comes with one 7-inch touchscreen front display.
To install the front display
1. Locate the three screws for the touchscreen
bracket. Line up the white touchscreen bracket
and the black connector piece with the holes
on top of the Gallant XL. Insert and ghten the
screws with the included hex wrench.
2. For the front display, locate the four 4-40 screws
and a small Phillips screwdriver (not provided).
You’ll also need the display with the hinges
aached to the boom row of connectors on
the back of the display.
3. Insert the 4-40 screws into the openings on the
display’s metal hinge. Align the screws in the
hinge with the holes on the display bracket. Use
the small Phillips screwdriver to fully ghten the
screws.
4. Plug the USB mini B cable (with 90° connection),
coming out of the top front cover, into the
boom of the display. This cable provides
power and signal connecon from the machine
to the display. The USB connecon on the
boom right of the display is used for updang
the display and the machine soware.
ÂIMPORTANT: Note the other connecons
on the boom of the display for power and
audio are not funconal.
ÂIMPORTANT: If you have Pro-Stcher Lite, you will install the Pro-Stcher Lite tablet computer to
the top of the machine, and the touchscreen display will sll be aached. See the instrucons that
come with Pro-Stcher Lite for more informaon about installing the tablet.

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Spool Pin and Thread Mast
To install the spool pin on the machine
1. You'll need the spool pin with nut and washer.
2. Remove the nut and washer.
3. Place the washer against the top of the
machine cover.
4. Screw the nut all the way up to the spool pin.
5. Place the spool pin through the washer and
into the top cover and ghten it all the way.
6. Hold the spool pin rmly and ghten the nut
with the 8mm wrench (provided). Do not over
ghten.
To install the thread mast onto the machine
1. You'll need the thread mast with washer and
nut.
2. Remove the nut and washer.
3. Place the washer against the top of the
machine cover.
4. Screw the nut all the way up to the thread
mast.
5. Place the thread mast through the washer and
into the top cover and ghten it down to the
nut. Turn unl the loop of the mast is directly
over the spool pin.
6. Hold the thread mast rmly and ghten the
nut with a 10mm wrench (provided). Do not
over ghten.
Machine Head USB Port (built-in)
The USB port is located on the side of the machine to the LEFT of the display at the Front. This port can be
used to power a USB device or communicate with accessories. This port CANNOT be used to make machine
or display updates.

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Oponal Accessories
Rear Handlebars Kit
To install the rear handlebars
NOTE: Make sure that the machine is o
before installing the rear handlebars. The
main power switch must be in the O (o)
posion.
1. Slightly loosen the two Philips screws on the
rear handlebars connecon cover with a #1
Phillips screwdriver (not provided). Do NOT
remove the screws.
2. Pull o the plasc cover. It protects the rear
handlebars connecon. Do NOT remove the
screws.
3. Re-ghten the two screws. They hold the
connecon board to the machine.
4. You will need three M5 x 12 SKB ZN screws
for the rear handlebars (included in the Rear
Handlebars Kit package) and a 3mm hex
wrench.
5. Align the three holes in the handlebars with the
holes on the back of the machine.
6. Aach with the three screws. Tighten securely.
To install the laser pin
1. You will need the laser pin, washer and nut.
2. Screw the nut all the way onto the laser pin.
3. Slide the washer onto the laser pin threads and
screw the laser pin all the way into the side of
the machine.
4. While holding the laser pin, rmly ghten the
nut with the 8mm wrench (provided).

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Ruler Base
If you plan to use rulers and templates with your Gallant XL, you will need to aach the ruler base to give
you a large, stable surface on which to rest the ruler or template. The ruler base, rulers, and templates are
oponal accessories. For more informaon, visit hp://www.babylock.com.
To install the ruler base
The Ruler Base Kit comes with four posts to aach to the machine
using the 4 screws.
1. Aach the 4 screws to the machine using the four posts as
indicate in the photo
2. Guide the wide part of the latches back unl they are between
the front and rear ruler base posts. Then lower the ruler base
down between the posts.
3. Push the ruler base back unl it is touching the machine or
snaps into place.
NOTE: When the wide part of the latch is down between the two posts there will sll be a gap
between the ruler base opening and the front of the machine. Push back on the ruler base to
secure it into place
To remove the ruler base
• Grasp the front corners of the ruler base. Pull the ruler base towards you, up and away from the
machine.
To use rulers and templates with your quilng machine
UCAUTION: Use only 1/4-inch thick rulers with your machine. Do not use rotary-cung rulers; they
are too thin and can easily slip under the hopping foot. Always use the ruler base to stabilize the
ruler. The ruler foot will give an extra measure of security while using rulers.
Keep the ruler at and quilt only where the ruler is held securely. Avoid losing control by walking your hand
along the ruler or stopping and reposioning your hand and/or the ruler.
• Quilng with rulers requires gentle three-point pressure as follows:
1. Posion and press the ruler against any side of the hopping foot.
2. Press machine against ruler.
3. Press ruler against ruler base with only as much force as is necessary to keep the ruler from
slipping. Too much pressure will prevent the machine from moving.
The quilng line will be approximately 1/4 inch away from the ruler edge. The markings on many rulers
take this into consideraon.
NOTE: Set the machine to stop in the needle-down posion to keep the machine from moving
while making adjustments with the ruler.
Step 2

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Rear Laser Light
The oponal laser light (for use with pantographs) is installed on a
mounng post. The post is threaded into a hole on the machine casng.
The hole is found towards the back of the machine on the right side about
2 inches in front of the rear wheel.
The laser projects a straight laser beam visible as a dot on surfaces it hits.
The laser dot is used as a guide enabling you to use printed pantograph
designs and stch the paern onto a quilt by tracing the design with the
laser dot.
The laser aaches to a mounng post which aaches to the machine. The
laser stylus can move in any direcon by rotang the clamp on the post
and pivong the laser up or down. To make an adjustment, simply loosen
the black thumbscrews, posion, and re-ghten.
ÂIMPORTANT: A label is aached to the laser’s case and shows an arrow which indicates the
direcon of the laser light when energized. The label must remain in place on the laser. Removing
the label voids the laser’s warranty.
Laser Operation and Safety
When using the laser stylus, observe the following basic safety precauons.
• Never shine directly into the eyes.
• The laser stylus should never be le on and unaended.
• Do not use the laser stylus as a toy.
• Pay close aenon when the laser stylus is being used by or near children or pets.
• Use the laser stylus only for its intended use as described in this manual.
UCAUTION: Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specied
herein may result in hazardous radiaon exposure.
Unplug the laser from the back of the machine to turn it o. Be sure the laser is aached to the machine
and pointed downward toward the table before connecng it to the port. Never point it in a direcon that
would project the beam into someone’s eyes. If the laser should stop working, ensure the plug is rmly
seated into the Gallant XL laser port.