Baby Lock BL50A Instruction And Reference Manual

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8IntroductionThank you for choosing this product.Before using this sewing machine, carefully read “Important Safety Instructions”, and then study this manual forthe correct operation of the various functions.In addition, after you have finished reading this manual, store it where it can quickly be accessed for futurereference.Names of Machine Parts and Their FunctionsMachinea Bobbin winder (page 15)Use the bobbin winder when winding the bobbin.b Spool pin (page 15, 20)Place a spool of thread on the spool pin.c Thread tension dial (page 47)Use the thread tension dial to adjust the tension of theupper thread.d Bobbin-winding thread guide and pretension disc(page 15)Pass the thread under this thread guide and around thepretension disc when winding the bobbin thread.e Thread take-up lever (page 22)Slide the thread into the thread take-up lever from theright side of slot to the left side of slot.f Thread cutter (page 46)Pass the threads through the thread cutter to cut them.g Flat bed attachment (page 10, 11, 37)Store presser feet and bobbins in the flat bedattachment. Remove the flat bed attachment whensewing cylindrical pieces such as sleeve cuffs.h Operation buttons and sewing speed controller(page 9)Use these buttons and the slide to operate the sewingmachine.i Operation panel (page 10)Use to select stitches and various other stitch settings.j Pattern selection dial (page 40)Use to select the pattern to sew.k HandwheelTurn the handwheel toward you to sew one stitch or toraise or lower the needle.l Main power switch (page 14)Use this switch to turn the sewing machine on and off.m Power supply jack (page 14)Insert the plug on the power cord into the power supplyjack.n Foot controller jack (page 43)Insert the plug on the end of the foot controller cableinto the foot controller jack.o Feed dog position switch (page 74)Use this switch to lower the feed dogs.p Presser foot lever (page 20)Raise and lower this lever to raise and lower the presserfoot.q Thread guide (page 16)Pass the thread under this thread guide when windingthe bobbin thread and threading the machine.r Thread guide cover (page 16)Pass the thread under this thread guide when windingthe bobbin thread and threading the machine.s Air ventThis vent allows the air surrounding the motor tocirculate.t HandleCarry the sewing machine by its handle whentransporting the machine.