Baby Lock Enlighten BLE3ATW-2 Manual de instrucciones

After removing the packing materials from the box, gently lift your Baby Lock serger by gasping the han-dle provided on the top of the machine. Place

When using threads on cones or king spools place the cone orspool securely over the cone holders furnished on your machine.To avoid bendi

Your Baby Lock Enlighten is equipped with an exclusive "Electrionic Extraordin Air Threading System" forfast, easy threading of the upper an

1. With the presser foot in the up position, open the front cover and move the threading lever into the thread-ing position (fig. A page 10).2. Place

SERGERSETUP12Right Needle1ABCD,423G,72BE,5F, 6HandwheelA1. With the presser foot up position and the machine engaded in the threading position (page 1

SERGERSETUP13Left NeedleLooper Thread Fine-Tuning Knob No adjustments are needed when sewing with most fabrics andthreads on your Baby Lock E

SERGINGWITHFABRIC14Serging with FabricClearing the Stitch Width FingersABCABCAs you sew, you will discover that maneuvering the fabric is differentfro

SERGINGWITHFABRIC15Thread Delivery SystemStitch SelectorRe-threading NeedlesRe-threading LoopersWave SelectorIf a needle thread breaks, raise the pres

MACHINESETTINGS16Stitch Length/Rolled HemStitch WidthABABThe stitch width adjusting dial is located above the stitch length dial(fig. A). The stitch

MACHINESETTINGS17Differential FeedABCEFDYour Baby Lock serger is equipped with differential feed.The set offeed dogs work independently in order to en

"IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS"When using overlock machine, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following.&quo

MACHINESETTINGS18Disengaging the Upper Cutting BladePresser Foot Pressure AdjustmentSnap-On Presser FootPresser FootRelease ButtonSeam LineGuidesThe E

4THREADOVERLOCK194-Thread OverlockWith the Enlighten Thread Delivery System, the upper and lower looper threads lock together evenly overthe cut fabri

3THREADOVERLOCK203-Thread Overlock-WideABThe 3-thread overlock wide stitch is perfect for edge-finishing mostwoven fabrics and for seaming knits that

3THREADOVERLOCK213-Thread Overlock-NarrowBAIt's easy to convert your Enlighten to serge a narrow seam with 3threads by simply eliminating the lef

Narrow Hemming is an attractive finish for light to medium to heavyweight fabrics.Remove the left needle and left needle thread completely f

The rolled edge setting is used to achieve the narrowest stitch possible (1.5mm) on your Baby Lock serg-er. The stitch is suitable for seaming sheer

Flatlock seams are most suited to fabrics which do not ravel suchas interlock knits, tricot, sweatshirt fleece and synthetic suede.The needle th

Left or right needle positions can be used for 2-threadserging.See machine threading illustrations on (page 26/27.)1. Open the front cover

Sew 2-thread flatlock seams in the same way as 3-thread flatlockseams, then pull the two fabric layers apart until the seam lies flat(fig. A). Because

Sew a 2-thread flatlock seam then pull the two fabric layers apart untilthe seam lies flat (fig. A).Because the threads show on the outside as well as

The Baby Lock Enlighten has an exclusive "Thread Delivery System" that eliminates confusing tensionadjustments. The Enlighten enables you to

2THREADOVERLOCK28Flatlock "Topstitching"ABCDThe flatlock stitch need not be limited at seamlines.When sewn on a fold, flatlocking can create

2THREADOVERLOCK29Blind HemmingABCDYour Baby Lock Enlighten can create a sturdy, nearly invisibleblindhem.1. Set the machine for 2-Thread Over

Set up the machine for 2-thread flatlock-wide but the needlethreading path is different for this technique.1. Insert a size 90 top stitch ne

2THREADOVERLOCK31Ladder Stitch - Decorative StitchLadderWrongSideRightSideRightSideWrong SideNote: The threading path for the needle thread is diffe

2THREADOVERLOCK32Returning to 3 or 4-Thread Overlock1. Open the front cover and rotate the handwheel forward tobring the upper looper to its highest p

WAVESTITCH33Wave StitchThe Wave Stitch provides a decorative "wavy" edging on fabric. (This is not to be confused with "LettuceEdge&quo

WAVESTITCH343-thread Wave StitchNEEDLESrightLENGTH0.75-2.5WIDTH5.0STITCHSELECTORBWAVESELECTORWAVE1. Turn the Wave Selector lever from "OVERLOCK&q

WAVESTITCH353-Thread Rolled Wave StitchNEEDLESrightLENGTH0.75-1.5RWIDTH3.0-5.5STITCHSELECTORCWAVESELECTORWAVE1. Turn the Wave Selector lever from &quo

ROLLEDEDGING36Lettuce EdgeBelt Loops and Button LoopsReturning to Standard SergingABCUse the rolled edge thread chain, stitched without fabric

BASICSERGINGTECHNIQUES37OveredgingSeamingABCABFor garments or projects that do not require conventional pressed-open seams, you can stitch and finish

OVERVIEW ... 4How Your Serg

BASICSERGINGTECHNIQUES38Securing EndsABCDEThe serger stitch will not unravel readily, and in most cases sergedseams are secured by an intersecting sea

BASICSERGINGTECHNIQUES39Securing Ends (Cont.)ABCDETo lock the end of the seam:1. Take one stitch off the end of the seam (fig. A).2. Raise the presser

BASICSERGINGTECHNIQUES40Turning Outside CornersTurning Inside CornersABABCDC1. Stitch along one edge until you reach the corner. Takeone stitc

BASICSERGINGTECHNIQUES41Serging CurvesInserting TapesABTo serge around inside or outside curves, guide the fabric into the cutting blade,

Threading Medium Weight ThreadMedium weight threads, including topstitching thread, Decor rayon and stretch nylon thread, are too bulkyto form a knot

USINGSPECIALTYTHREADS43Thread Cradle for LoopersBCDGEA1. Open the front cover and raise the presser foot.2. At the threading port, clip the looper thr

USINGSPECIALTYTHREADS44Looper Threading ToolBA1. Open the front cover and raise the presser foot.2. At the threading port, cut the looper thre

USINGSPECIALTYTHREADS45Bypassing the Threading PortCBDAHeavy weight threads can be used through your regular loop-er thread paths. Specific tech

USINGSPECIALTYTHREADS46Specialty Thread Guide ChartTopstitchingButtonhole TwistWoolly NylonThreadMachine EmbroideryMetallic ThreadsAPPLICATION4-Thread

Specialty Thread Guide Chart (Cont.)USINGSPECIALTYTHREADS47APPLICATION4-ThreadSeaming3-ThreadSeaming2-ThreadFlatlock4-ThreadEdging3-ThreadEdging3-Thre

WAVE STITCH ... 33Wave Stitch ...

MAINTENANCE48Replacing NeedlesReplacing Cutting BladesABNeedle-drop drawerBANeedle insert tool1. Raise the needle to the highest position by t

MAITENANCE49CleaningReplacing LED LightingYour Baby Lock will operate at best performance if it is kept clean at all times. The serger's cutting

TROUBLESHOOTING50TroubleshootingBefore taking your machine in for service, check the following:Machine fails to start:1. Are electrical plugs properly

TROUBLESHOOTING51Troubleshooting (Cont.)Dos and Don'tsNeedle threading difficulties:1. Is the needle threader selector at the appropriate setting

TECHNICALDATA52Technical DataStitch Types:Stitch Width:Stitch Length:Differential Feed:Presser Foot:Handwheel:Needle System:Sewing Speed:Machine Weigh

Chart for Stitch Selection Settings19172.0ANALeft+Right46.0-7.52.5-3.56.0-7.52-37.5ARightRightRightNANN20Left3.0-3.50.75-4.0R3.0-3.53.5BDNN-0.621232-3

EI-31(2)-EBLE3ATW-2TA

Sometimes called an overlock machine or overlocker, the serger is different from any conventional sewingmachine you have used. Awareness of its simpl

OVERVIEW5Overview of the Enlighten1229302627282523211918162422201715357911468101214131. Presser foot thread release lever* 16. Threading lever2. Threa

Your Baby Lock Enlighten serger has a built-in accessory compartment. To open, swing the "lid" on thethread spoolstand to the right to reve

Your Baby Lock Enlighten serger is set up with 90/14 machine needles, which are suitable for most medi-um and heavy weight fabrics. For lightweight f