Baby Lock Quest PLUS BLQ2-PL Manual de instrucciones

When the Group 2-B Patterns 00-05, 45 andGroup 3-C Patterns 01-02, 04, 18 are selected,the machine will immediately sew 3 lockingstitches when the Aut

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FunctionsPresserFootStitch PatternAuto Manual Auto ManualAuto-lock ElongationMirror Twin needleReverseWidth (mm) Length (mm)MemoryPresserfootBlock sty

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FUNCTION BUTTONSFUNCTION BUTTONSStitch width adjustment buttonsWhen you select a stitch, the machine will auto-matically set the recommended stitch wi

11Stitch length adjustment buttonWhen you select a stitch the machine willautomatically set the recommended stitch lengthwhich will be indicated by nu

Put the empty bobbin on the bobbin winder shaft.Push the bobbin winder switch to the left.Press the " " button to wind the bobbin.The L

13Mirror imaging the pattern appears on the LCDscreen.A - NormalB - Mirror imagedABMirror image buttonPattern can be mirror imaged along a vertical ax

SELECTION BUTTONSSELECTION BUTTONSDirect pattern selectionand number buttonsClear buttonEdit buttonMemory buttonDirect pattern selection and number bu

15When combining characters or decorative patterns,press the " " button to clear or erase onecharacter or pattern. See page 84 for details.C

CONNECTING THE MACHINE TO THE POWER SOURCECONNECTING THE MACHINE TO THE POWER SOURCEConnecting the machineBefore connecting the power supply, make sur

TURN MACHINE ON/ OFFTURN MACHINE ON/ OFFTurn on the machinePress the right side of the main power switch onthe right side of the machine, theThe lamp

UNDERSTANDING THE LCD SCREENUNDERSTANDING THE LCD SCREENPatternTensionNeedle positionStitch lengthSuggested presser footand identification lettersPatt

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSWhen using an electrical appliance, basic safety should always be followed, including thefollowing:Read all instructions before usi

MemoryElongationNeedle up positionPatternStitch lengthSuggested presser footand identification lettersMirrorTensionBobbin windingStitch widthPattern n

WINDING THE BOBBINWINDING THE BOBBIN1. Place the spool of thread and spool cap onto thespool pin. For smaller spools of thread, use thesmall spool cap

217. While holding the thread tail securely in onehand, push the bobbin winder switch to theleft.766. Place the thread end through one of the innerhol

Note: When the bobbin winder button ispushed without pushing the bobbin winderswitch to the left, the following screen isdisplayed for a few seconds.A

Attention: Turn power switch OFF ("O")before inserting or removing the bobbin.Press the needle position button to raise theneedle before ins

INSERTING THE BOBBININSERTING THE BOBBIN246. Hold the bobbin case by the hinged latch.Insert the bobbin case fully into the shuttlerace and release th

UPPER THREADINGUPPER THREADINGNote: It is important to thread the machine correctly. Improper threading could result inseveral sewing problems.6789102

263. Place the thread through the appropriatethread guide opening for the spool pin that isbeing used.4. Guide the thread into the pre-tension threadg

9. Insert the end of the thread through the eye ofthe needle from front to back or use the needlethreader to thread the needle. ( See next pagefor nee

2. Pivot the needle threader into the threadingposition so the hook pin passes through theneedle eye.3. Pass the thread in front of the needle to catc

For safe operationFor a longer service lifeFor repair or adjustmentFor additional product information and updates, visit our website at1. Be sure to k

If using special threads which wind quickly offthe thread spool, attach a net to the spool beforeusing.* Cut the net to match the size of the spool.NE

1. Hold the upper thread with the left hand. Turnthe handwheel towards you (counterclockwise)lowering, then raising the needle.2. Gently pull on the u

Raise the presser foot. Remove the fabric, drawthe threads to the left side of the face cover andcut using the thread cutter.The threads are cut at th

32CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOTCHANGING THE PRESSER FOOTAttention: Turn power switch to OFF ( )when carrying out any of the followingoperations!"O&qu

Type of presser foot chart(double needle is being suggested for certain stitches for more creativity)33All purpose footwith PDQButtonhole footFree mot

Two-step presser foot lifter1. The presser foot lever raises and lowers yourpresser foot.2. When sewing several layers or thick fabrics,the presser fo

PRECISION DUAL-FEED QUILTING (PDQ )®PRECISION DUAL-FEED QUILTING (PDQ )®The system feeds fabric from the top and bottom simultaneously to ensure match

Pull down PDQ mechanism and swing it tothe rear to disengage.thePush PDQ mechanism up.theTo disengage the PDQ systemRaise the presser foot.36Fabric po

On the chart below the portion marked in gold shows a single unit of each pattern.PATTERN CHARTPATTERN CHARTPatterns37Group 1-A Patterns ( -10Direct

Alphabets38Group 4-D Patterns-79

CONTENTSCONTENTS3INSTRUCTIONSSAFETY INSTRUCTIONS...

MATCHING NEEDLE/ FABRIC/ THREADMATCHING NEEDLE/ FABRIC/ THREAD16 (100)NEEDLE, FABRIC, THREAD SELECTION GUIDE12-14 (80-90) Medium weight fabrics-cotton

THREAD TENSIONTHREAD TENSION- Basic thread tension setting: "4"- To increase the tension, turn the dial to the next number up. To reduce the

For a shorter stitch, press the left side of thebutton "". For a longer stitch, press the rightside of button "+". The stitch len

PATTERN BALANCE ADJUSTMENTPATTERN BALANCE ADJUSTMENTIf the decorative stitch patterns, numbers or manual buttonhole stitch are uneven whenyou sew on a

PRESSER FOOT PRESSURE ADJUSTMENTThe presser foot pressure dial is on the top ofthe face plate.The presser foot pressure of the machine hasbeen preset

USEFUL FUNCTIONSUSEFUL FUNCTIONSReverse stitching is used to secure the threadsat the beginning and at the end of a seam.Press the reverse button and

451. Take out the extension table and sevenextension table feet from the packaging.Place one of the feet under one of the holes inthe and tighten the

46With the sewing table off the machine, the feeddog adjustment lever is located at the base ofthe free-arm in the front of the machine.Sliding the le

USEFUL SEWING TIPSUSEFUL SEWING TIPS1. Stop the sewing machine whenyou reach a corner.2. Lower the needle into thefabric manually or by pressingthe ne

SELECTING STITCHESSELECTING STITCHES48Using the selection buttonsTen of the most frequently used utility stitches can quickly be selected with the sel

USEFUL SEWING TIPS ...

BASIC STITCHINGBASIC STITCHINGStraight stitches and needle positionZigzag stitchesChanging the needle positionThis setting can be applied only to patt

Stretch stitchStretch stitches assure you of a stitch that is strongand flexible and will give with the fabric withoutbreaking. The flexibility of the

1. Fold the fabric as illustrated with the wrongside facing up.2. Attach the blind hem foot.Place the fabric under the foot.Turn the handwheel towards

Using the overcasting foot1. Change the presser foot to the overcasting foot.2. Sew the fabric with the fabric edge against the guide of the overcasti

1. Baste the zipper opening on the garment.2. Press open the seam allowance. Place thezipper face down on the seam allowance withthe teeth against the

1. Baste the zipper opening on the garment.2. Fold the garment back to the left seam allowance.Turn under the right seam allowance to form a3mm (1/8 i

1. Select the pattern 43 from the Group 2-BPatterns to get the button sewing stitch.Change the presser foot to the button sewingfoot "RC" an

Note: Before sewing a buttonhole on your project, practice on a scrap piece of the sametype of fabric.BUTTONHOLE STITCHINGBUTTONHOLE STITCHING1. Mark

3. Select the buttonhole stitch.Adjust the stitch width and the stitch length tothe desired width and density.Position the fabric under the presser fo

303132 3334 35 363738396. Buttonholes are sewn from the front of thepresser foot to the back, as shown.7. Raise the presser foot and cut thread. Tores

01. All purpose foot (RA)2. Zipper foot (RB)3. (RC)4. Gathering foot (RD)5. 1/4" inch quilting foot (RE)6. Quilting foot (RF)7. Hemmer foot (RG)8

8. Cut the center of the buttonhole being carefulnot to cut any buttonhole stitches on eitherside. Use a pin as a stopper at the bartack toprevent the

1. Select pattern 44 from the Group 2-B Patterns toget the bar tack stitch. Change the presser footto the buttonhole foot.BAR TACK STITCHBAR TACK STIT

1. Select pattern 45 from the Group 2-B Patternsto get the bar tack stitch. The stitch width andstitch length can be . Change to thesatin stitch press

EYELET STITCHEYELET STITCH1. Select pattern 40 or 41 from Group 2-BPatterns to get the eyelet stitch.Attach the satin stitch presser foot "RK&quo

2mm1. Select pattern 46, 47 or 48 from Group 2-BPatterns to get the darning stitch. Change thepresser foot to the buttonhole foot "RJ".2. Ba

5. Pass the upper thread down through the holein the presser foot. Pull down the buttonholelever and position it behind the bracket on thebuttonhole f

1. Fold the edge of the fabric over about 3mm(1/8 inch), then fold it over again 3mm (1/8inch) for about 5cm (2 inches) along the edgeof the fabric.2.

QUILTINGQUILTING66Sew a 1/4" seam allowance. Red lines mark 1/4"and 1/8" pivot points in front of and behind theneedle.Sew with edge of

Place the two pieces of fabric with the right sidestogether and sew with the straight stitch.Open the seam allowances and press it flat.On the right s

1. Remove the presser foot holder, and attachthe free motion darning foot by positioning thelever (a) behind the needle clamp screw (b).Hold the free

PRINCIPAL PARTS OF THE MACHINE6PRINCIPAL PARTS OF THE MACHINETension dialSpool pinsRetractable thread guideFace platePresser foot pressure dialHandwhe

69Free motion embroideryMark the design to be embroidered on the fabricwith wash-out marker. Place fabric and stabilizerin an embroidery hoop. Raise t

Use the edge/quilting guide to sew parallelstitches that are equally spaced.Insert the bar of the edge/quilting guide into theslot at the rear of the

Mark the design on the fabric. Insert the cord inthe center groove of the cording foot from theright side opening. Pull the cord about 5cm (2inches) b

1. Separate the folded edges of the fabric pieceswith a gap of 4mm (1/8 inch) and baste themonto a piece of thin paper or water-solublestabilizer shee

Gather one layer of fabric or gather one layer andattach it to a flat fabric piece at the same timeusing the gathering foot. This foot gathers light t

Look closely at the gathering foot to see a slot onthe bottom.When using the slot, you can gather the bottomlayer of the fabric while attaching it to

See Stitch Reference Chart on page 93 for stitchlength and stitch width rangesUse the satin stitch foot for satin stitching andsewing decorative stitc

1. Place the fabric right sides together and sewalong the edge.2. Cut the fabric along the seam leaving anallowance of 3mm (1/8 inch) for seaming.Notc

RA1. Use the all purpose foot to sew straight lines1cm (3/8 inch) apart, across the area to besmocked.2.Knot the threads at the beginning of the stitc

THE TWIN NEEDLE2.0~6.0THE TWIN NEEDLE178* Twin needle is not included with the machine.RAWith a twin needle, you can sew two parallel linesof the same

FOOT CONTROLFOOT CONTROLAttention: Consult a qualified electrician if in doubt as how to connect the machine tothe power source. Unplug the power cord

4. Be sure to thread each needle thread pathseparately.5. Select a stitch pattern. Except patterns 27-49from group 2-B, other patterns can be usedwith

ELONGATIONELONGATION2.5~8.00.3~1.01. The stitch can be elongated up to five timesits normal length by pressing the elongationbutton.1FUNC322. The elon

MIRROR IMAGEMIRROR IMAGE1. Press Func and Group 4-D, then select pattern11.123. The LCD screen icon for mirror imaging of thepattern appears.2. Press

MEMORY FUNCTIONMEMORY FUNCTIONNote:- Multiple patterns selecting from groups 2-B, 3-C, 4-D, 5-A, 6- can be combined and sewntogether.- Direct Patterns

83676. Press the desired pattern number. (e.g. 82)(Upper left corner of LCD shows the number of the memoryopened- e.g. M2.)87. The selected pattern di

84Editing patterns1. Press the " " button and the number of the memory youwish to edit. Press the stitch width adjustment button to movethe

851. Press the " " button to enter the memory mode and theninput the number of the memory when the cursor start flashing.2. Input the number

WARNING FUNCTIONSWARNING FUNCTIONSWarning animation message displayPresser foot is not loweredThe START/STOP button or reverse button waspressed while

Attention: If the thread gets jammed inside the bobbin area stopping the needle frommoving and you continue pressing the foot control, the security sw

3882. You can select the mode by pressing thestitch width "+" or "" button. Select desiredmode sound on " "or sound

OPERATION BUTTONSOPERATION BUTTONSThe machine will start running when theSTART/STOP button is pressed and will stopwhen pressed the second time. The m

Attention: Disconnect the power cord fromthe wall socket before cleaning the LCDscreen and sewing machine surface,otherwise injury or electrical shock

2. Open the hinged cover.3. Remove the bobbin.4. Remove the needle, presser foot, and presserfoot holder.Remove the screws holding the needle plateand

Before calling for service, check the following items.If the problem still persists, contact the place of purchase or your nearest authorized Baby Loc

SeampuckeringPatterns aredistorted1.The needle thread tension is too tight.2.The needle thread is not threadedcorrectly.3.The needle is too heavy for

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