Tacony Baby Lock Gallant Technical manual

Instruction and
Reference Guide
Model BLGT15
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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.
QUILTING TIP: Baby Lock educators share ps to help get you started quilng.
Contents
How to Use this Manual ............................................................................................................... 2
Congratulaons on Your Purchase! ............................................................................................ 4
What’s Included with Your Machine........................................................................................................... 4
Important Safety Informaon...................................................................................... 5
About Your Machine...................................................................................................10
General Specicaons .............................................................................................................................. 10
Get to Know Your Gallant ......................................................................................................................... 11
Installaon and Setup.................................................................................................14
Carriage .................................................................................................................................................... 14
Power Cord ............................................................................................................................................... 15
Front Handlebars ...................................................................................................................................... 15
Spool Pin and Thread Mast ...................................................................................................................... 16
Machine Head USB Port(Built- in) ............................................................................................................16
Oponal Accessories ..................................................................................................17
Rear Handlebars and Laser ....................................................................................................................... 17
Horizontal Spool Pin ................................................................................................................................. 19
Gallant Ruler Base .................................................................................................................................... 20
Using Your Machine....................................................................................................21
Power Switch ............................................................................................................................................ 21
Lighng ..................................................................................................................................................... 21
Machine Needle ....................................................................................................................................... 21
Hopping Feet ............................................................................................................................................ 23

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Oponal Accessory Feet........................................................................................................................... 24
Bobbin and Bobbin Tension...................................................................................................................... 24
Threading the Machine ............................................................................................................................ 26
Threading the Needle with the Needle Threader..................................................................................... 28
Top Tension............................................................................................................................................... 29
Tension Quick Start Guide ........................................................................................................................ 30
Quilng with the Gallant ............................................................................................31
Preparing to Quilt..................................................................................................................................... 31
Free-Moon Quilng................................................................................................................................ 33
Updang the Gallant Soware..................................................................................................................33
Machine Maintenance ................................................................................................34
Clean and Oil Your Gallant........................................................................................................................ 34
Maintenance Schedule............................................................................................................................. 34
Navigang the Screens ...............................................................................................35
Home Screen ........................................................................................................................................... 35
Home Screen - Variaons ......................................................................................................................... 36
Gallant Screen Layouts ............................................................................................................................. 38
Menu.........................................................................................................................................................40
Stch Modes ............................................................................................................................................ 41
Cruise Stch Mode - Seng Cruise Speed ............................................................................................... 42
Needle Stop - Up or Down........................................................................................................................ 43
Lights ........................................................................................................................................................ 44
Over-speed Alarm..................................................................................................................................... 44
Stch Count.............................................................................................................................................. 45
Diagnoscs ............................................................................................................................................... 46
Update...................................................................................................................................................... 48
Informaon .............................................................................................................................................. 49
Home........................................................................................................................................................ 49
Alerts ........................................................................................................................................................ 50
Troubleshoong .........................................................................................................53
Appendix 1 .................................................................................................................58
Federal Communicaons Commissions (FCC) Declaraon of Conformity (For USA Only)........................58
Canadian Department of Communicaons Compliance Statement (For Canada Only)........................... 58
Radio Interference (Other than USA and Canada) ................................................................................... 58
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 dealer, 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.

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Congratulaons On Your Purchase!
You haven’t just purchased a quilng machine, you’ve joined the Baby Lock family and we welcome you.
You have acquired the most advanced quilng machine available in today’s market.
Baby Lock is commied to innovaon, reliability, customer service, and educaon. We are commied to
your quilng success. With that in mind, we invite you to bookmark our website: www.babylock.com,
and we invite you to visit to learn more about the art of quilng.
Remember, if you ever have quesons, your local Baby Lock authorized retailer can help you. If the retailer
is not available, contact Baby Lock Product Support at www.babylock/support/contact or by calling us at
800-313-4110.
Keep the carton and packing materials. You will need them if you ever need to return the machine to
the retailer or send it for repair. 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
Part name Part Code
• Quilng Machine (including carriage, front handlebars) BLGT15A
• Bobbin Winder HG00480-BL
• Bobbins (5) one installed in bobbin case BLJ-BOB (3 pkg)
• Bobbin case JW000586
• Needle (134) size 100/16 (pack of 10) 134FG-100
• Needle (134) size 110/18 (pack of 10) 134FG-110
• Spool pin QM10292
• Thread Mast QM11024
• EZ Pen Oiler JW010272
• Power cord (locking) QM20304
• Screwdriver (bobbin case) JW010269
• Wrench, 8mm/10mm combined QM40233
• Needle Threader QM40042
• 2.5mm L hex wrench QM10286
• 3 and 4mm L hex wrench QM10288
• Replacement O-ring QM29760-7
• Quick Reference Card QM11061-BL
• Ruler Foot (installed on machine) QM10511
• Open-toe Foot QM10510
• Lint brush JW010270

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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 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.
DANGER — Pour réduire le risque de choc électrique :
• Une machine à quilter ne doit jamais être laissée sans surveillance lorsqu'elle est branchée.
Débranchez toujours la machine de la prise électrique immédiatement après usage et avant de la
neoyer.
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.
Always li from the throat of the machine, not from the handlebars or the needle bar area.
• Always unplug the Gallant 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 should only be used indoors, away from moisture.
• The Gallant should not be stored or used in extreme temperatures.
• Use the Gallant only for its intended purpose as described in this manual.

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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 if the cord is damaged or not
working correctly. If a mechanical or electrical problem is encountered, return the Gallant to the
nearest authorized Baby Lock retailer or to Baby Lock for examinaon, repair, electrical or mechanical
adjustment.
• It is not recommended that the Gallant 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. This 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 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 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.
AVERTISSEMENT— Pour réduire le risque de brûlures, d'incendie, de choc électrique ou
de blessures.
• La Gallant est lourde. Ne tentez jamais de la soulever seule. Utilisez toujours deux personnes pour la
soulever. Soulevez toujours la machine à partir de la gorge, non pas à partir des poignées.
• Débranchez toujours la Gallant de la prise électrique lors des travaux d'entretien, du changement
d'aiguille, de la suppression des blocages de fil, ou lorsqu'elle est laissée sans surveillance.
• Ne pas débrancher en tirant sur le cordon. Pour débrancher, saisir la fiche, non le cordon.
• N'approchez pas les doigts des parties mobiles. Faites preuve de prudence lorsque vous vous
approchez de l'aiguille ou de composants externes tranchants.
• Changez souvent d'aiguille. N'utilisez pas d'aiguilles tordues ou émoussées. "Chaque quilt mérite une
nouvelle aiguille".
• Mettez la machine sur la position 0 ou de symbole d'arrêt pour l'éteindre lorsque vous effectuez des
réglages dans la zone de l'aiguille : enfilage de l'aiguille, changement d'aiguille, bobinage de la canette,
changement de pied, etc.
• Ne faites jamais tomber et n'insérez jamais d'objets étrangers dans une ouverture.
• La Gallant doit uniquement être utilisée à l'intérieur dans un endroit non humide.
• La Gallant ne doit pas être rangée ou utilisée à des températures extrêmes.
• Utilisez la Gallant uniquement pour l'usage prévu indiqué dans ce manuel.
• Pour débrancher la machine de la prise murale, mettez l'interrupteur sur arrêt, puis retirez la fiche
de la prise en tirant à partir de la fiche et non du cordon. N'utilisez jamais la Gallant si le cordon
est endommagé ou ne fonctionne pas correctement. En cas de problème mécanique ou électrique,
renvoyez la Gallant au centre de service agréé le plus proche ou au fabricant pour inspection,
réparation ou réglage électrique ou mécanique.

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• Il est déconseillé d'utiliser la machine à quilter Gallant avec un autre cadre de machine à quilter que
ceux recommandés par Baby Lock.
• Utilisez cette machine à quilter uniquement pour l'usage prévu décrit dans ce manuel. Utilisez
uniquement les accessoires recommandés par le fabricant décrits dans ce manuel.
• Ne jamais utiliser la machine si des ouvertures d'air sont bloquées. Gardez les ouvertures de
ventilation de la machine exemptes d'accumulation de peluches, poussières et morceaux de tissu.
• Ne pas utiliser là où des aérosols (vaporisateurs) sont utilisés ou de l'oxygène est administré.
• Ne pas tirer ni pousser trop fort la machine sur le tissu lors de l'exécution des points. Cela pourrait
provoquer une déviation de l'aiguille et en entraîner la fracture.
• N'utilisez que les aiguilles conçues pour le quilting en piqué libre et recommandées par Baby Lock pour
cette machine. D'autres types d'aiguilles risqueraient de se fracturer au cours d'un quilting normal.
• Ne pas laisser les enfants jouer avec la machine. Une attention particulière est nécessaire lorsque cette
machine est utilisée par ou à proximité d'enfants.
• Cette machine peut être utilisée par des enfants de 8 ans et plus, ainsi que par des personnes atteintes
d'un déficit physique, sensoriel ou mental, peu expérimentées ou ayant peu de connaissances, à
condition que ces personnes reçoivent les instructions de sécurité et la supervision nécessaires à
l'utilisation de la machine et qu'elles comprennent les risques encourus.
• Les travaux de maintenance et de nettoyage ne peuvent pas être effectués par des enfants sans
supervision.
Save these instrucons
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 Gallant 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.
To use the machine safely
1. Carefully watch the needle when sewing. Do not touch the hand wheel, 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.

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To increase the life of your machine
1. Do not store your Gallant 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 at
800-313-4110.

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Oponal U.S. Grounding for Customers with 120 VAC Connecons
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 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 C 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.
ÂIMPORTANT: In Canada, the use of a temporary adapter is not permied by the
Canadian Electric Code.
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.

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About Your Machine
General Specicaons
The Gallant 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 quilng
machine is a high quality machine that incorporates robust design features and is easy to maintain.
Sewing Opening Dimensions (210 mm X 383 mm) 8.25 inches X 15.00 inches
Sewing Speed Manual Mode: from 25 stches per minute to 1800 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
sewing machines and US and internaonal laws for electromagnec
compliance.
Display 1.44" (128 x 128 pixels) Built-in machine face cover
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
Le side view (picture shown with oponal rear handlebars)
1
2
6
78
18
3
4
5
17
14
15
11
10
12
13
16
19
20
21
1. Spool pin
2. Thread mast
3. Rear handlebars
(oponal accessory)
4. Machine encoder connector
5. Machine encoder
6. Laser pin (oponal accessory)
7. Front handlebars
8. Front display
9. USB port
Close-up view of
needle area
10. Presser bar
11. Presser bar jam nut
12. Hopping foot mounng screw
13. Ruler foot
14. Needle plate
15. Needle plate screw
16. Ruler base post
(oponal accessory)
17. Needle
18. Needle bar thread guide
19. Needle stop sight hole
20. Needle bar clamp screw
21. Needle bar
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Right side view (picture shown without handlebars)
25
22
27
28
26
29
31
30
22. Hand wheel
23. Threaded hole for the oponal laser pin
24. 9 pin connecon plug for the oponal laser
Close-up view of tension
assembly area
25. Three-hole thread guide
26. Thread guide
27. Take-up spring
28. Top tension assembly
29. Thread srrup
30. Take-up lever
31. Lower thread guide
24
23
ÂIMPORTANT: Only rotate the hand wheel toward
you from this side of the machine. From the rear of
the machine, it will rotate counter clockwise

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Rear View
32
33
34
35
36
Back View
32. Rear handlebar mounng holes (3)
33. Rear handlebar connecon cover
34. Carriage encoder connecon jack
35. Carriage encoder cable clip
36. Power input module with fuse holder

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Installaon and Setup
Carriage
You should have your frame set up and ready to go. Refer to the frame manual for detailed instrucons
about seng up the frame.
To install the carriage and machine on the frame (with machine turned o and unplugged)
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. Always li
from the throat of the machine, not from
the handlebars, needle bar area or
needle bar.
3. At the back of the machine, 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 quilng
machine is on, as this could potenally
cause electrical damage to the machine
or encoders.

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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 comes with handlebars for the front of the machine. Oponal rear handlebars are available
for quilng with pantographs and Groovy 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 rear of the cover down into
place. Tighten the screws with a 3mm
hex tool. Do not over ghten.

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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 onto the spool pin all the way.
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 onto the thread mast all
the way.
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 a full USB port that can be used to power a USB device, update the machine soware,
or communicate with accessories. It is located on the side of the machine to the le of the display at
the front.

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Oponal Accessories
Please visit www.babylock.com to view addional oponal accessories not featured in this guide.
Rear Handlebars and Laser
To install the rear handlebar
NOTE: Make sure that the machine is o
before installing the rear handlebar. The
main power switch must be in the O (o)
posion.
1. Slightly loosen the two Philips screws on the
rear handlebar 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 handlebar 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 and the 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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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; see secon on the Laser Pin.
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 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.
Laser Operaon and Safety
Unplug the laser from the front side 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 laser port.

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Laser Focus and Image Size
Focus the laser by turning the threaded housing surrounding the lens clockwise or counterclockwise.
The laser image can be adjusted to project a bigger or smaller dot, or focal size. The direcon of rotaon
needed is determined by the distance of the laser from the pantograph surface. Experiment by rotang
the threaded end to achieve your desired focal size.
NOTE: If you can’t see the threaded housing, the lens may be threaded too far into the laser body.
You will need to use a large sloed screwdriver to turn it counter clockwise unl the housing is
visible. You can then rotate it with your ngerps to bring the light into focus. Be very careful to not
scratch the lens when using the screwdriver.
Horizontal Spool Pin
The oponal Horizontal Spool Pin allows you to use threads that need to feed from the side of the spool
horizontally. Examples would be straight-wound spools or mylar holographic threads.
The kit comes with 3 parts; a threaded post, a pin and a clamp. The Gallant does not require the threaded
post, so set that aside.
1. Loosen thumbscrew on clamp and aach to the top of the Gallant spool pin through the opening
closest to the thumbscrew.
2. Place the pin through the other opening and posion it so that it is horizontal, at a 90 degree angle to
the Gallant spool pin and poinng out to the right of the machine.
3. Tighten the thumbscrew.
4. Place spool of thread on the horizontal spool pin and thread machine normally.

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Gallant Ruler Base
If you plan to use rulers and templates with your Gallant, 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.
To install the ruler base
1. The Ruler Base Kit comes with four posts for the
ruler base that you will aach to the machine using
the 4 screws.
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 and then 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 Gallant Ruler Base to
stabilize the ruler. The 1/4-inch Ruler Foot in the Ruler and Echo Foot Set 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 all Baby Lock
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.