APPENDIX ————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————106Error messagesIf the sewing machine is incorrectly operated or if the sewing machine malfunctions, an error message appearsin the LCD.The message can be cleared by pressing any key in the operation panel, turning any dial, or performing theoperation correctly.Memo● If error message “F1” through “F9” appears in the LCD while the sewing machine is being used, themachine may be malfunctioning. Contact your authorized Baby Lock retailer.Error Message(in LCD) Probable Cause RemedyThe start/stop button or the reverse/reinforcementstitch button was pressed (The foot controller wasdepressed if it is connected.) while the presser foot israised.Lower the presser footbefore continuing theoperation.A stitch other than the buttonhole or bar tack stitchwas selected and the start/stop button was pressed(The foot controller was depressed if it is connected.)while the buttonhole lever is lowered.Raise the buttonhole leverbefore continuing theoperation.The buttonhole or bar tack stitch was selected andthe start/stop button was pressed (The foot controllerwas depressed if it is connected.) while the button-hole lever is raised.Lower the buttonhole leverbefore continuing theoperation.The reverse/reinforcement stitch button or needleposition button was pressed while the bobbin windershaft is moved to the right.Move the bobbin windershaft to the left beforecontinuing the operation.The start/stop button was pressed, even though thefoot controller is connected.Disconnect the footcontroller, and then press thestart/stop button. Otherwise,operate the machine byusing the foot controller.The motor locked up because the thread is tangled.Turn off the machine andremove the tangled threadbefore continuing theoperation.The needle mode selection key was pressed to selecttwin needle sewing while a stitch that cannot beused with the twin needle is selected.Select a stitch that can beused with the twin needle.The pattern selection dial was turned to select apattern while the twin needle setting is selected.Cancel the twin needlesetting, and then select astitch.