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Baby Lock BL-5180 User Manual

Baby Lock BL-5180
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Baby Lock
BL-101, BL-450, BL4-838D
BL-5180, BLE1, BLE1SX
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Baby Lock BL-5180 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandBaby Lock
ModelBL-5180
CategorySewing Machine
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Exterior Parts Removal

Light Cover Removal

Instructions for detaching the light cover.

Face Plate Removal

Steps to remove the machine's front face plate.

Belt Cover Removal

Procedure for removing the belt cover.

Base Removal

Steps to detach the machine's base.

Needle Bar and Needle Guard Adjustment

Needle Bar Height and Direction

Adjusting the vertical height and alignment of the needle bar.

Needle Guard Positioning

Setting the correct position for the needle guard.

Eccentric Cam Positioning

Needle Bar, Looper Rod, and Slide Block Cam Positioning

Aligning eccentric cams for needle bar, lower looper, and slide block.

Feed Rock Eccentric Cam Positioning

Setting the position of the feed rock eccentric cam.

Upper Looper Rod Eccentric Cam Positioning

Adjusting the upper looper rod eccentric cam.

Lower Looper Adjustments

Lower Looper Radius Adjustment

Setting the radius of the lower looper.

Lower Looper Timing Adjustment

Adjusting the timing of the lower looper's movement.

Lower Looper and Needle Clearance

Ensuring proper gap between the lower looper and needle.

Upper Looper Adjustments

Upper Looper Returning Point

Setting the returning position of the upper looper.

Upper Looper Timing

Adjusting the timing of the upper looper's operation.

Thread Take-Up Lever Positioning

Needle Thread Take-Up Lever Positioning

Adjusting the needle thread take-up lever.

Upper Looper Thread Take-Up Lever Positioning

Setting the upper looper thread take-up lever.

Lower Looper Thread Take-Up Lever Positioning

Adjusting the lower looper thread take-up lever.

Feed Dog Adjustments

Main Feed Dog Height

Setting the correct height for the main feed dog.

Sub Feed Dog Height

Setting the correct height for the sub feed dog.

Feed Dog Positioning

Adjusting the front-to-back position of feed dogs.

Feed Timing Adjustment

Synchronizing the feed dog movement with other parts.

Stitch Length Adjustment

Setting the desired stitch length.

Differential Feed Adjustment

Adjusting the differential feed mechanism.

Knife Adjustments

Upper Knife Angle

Setting the correct angle for the upper knife.

Upper Knife Positioning

Adjusting the vertical position of the upper knife.

Opening Between Upper Knife Arm and Frame

Checking for play in the upper knife arm mechanism.

Presser Foot and Motor Adjustments

Presser Foot Height and Direction

Adjusting the presser foot's height and alignment.

Motor Belt Tension

Setting the correct tension for the motor drive belt.

Hand Wheel and Balance Weight Adjustments

Hand Wheel to Frame Opening

Checking and adjusting play between the hand wheel and frame.

Hand Wheel Shaft Balance Weight

Positioning the balance weight on the hand wheel shaft.

Lower Looper Balance Weight

Adjusting the lower looper balance weight.

Needle and Presser Foot Height (Model Specific)

Needle Height Adjustment

Setting needle height for different models.

Presser Foot Height Adjustment

Adjusting the presser foot height.

Chaining Tongue Replacement

Replacement of Adjustable Chaining Tongue

Procedure for replacing the chaining tongue.

Knife Replacement

Upper Knife Replacement

Steps for replacing the upper knife.

Lower Knife Replacement

Steps for replacing the lower knife.

Needle Plate Adjustment

Needle Position Adjustment After Plate Replacement

Aligning needles after installing a new needle plate.

Thread Sensor Cable Adjustment

Needle Thread Sensor Cable Adjustment

Adjusting the needle thread sensor cable for timing.

Looper Thread Sensor Cable Adjustment

Adjusting the looper thread sensor cable for timing.

Jet-Air Threading Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting Guide for Jet-Air Threading

Checklist for resolving jet-air threading problems.

Troubleshooting Jet-Air Pump and Pipes

Diagnosing issues with the jet-air pump and pipe connections.

Adjusting Jet-Air Threading Guide Components

Guide for adjusting jet-air threading system components.

Looper Driving Cam and Roller Replacement

Looper Driving Cam and Roller Replacement Procedure

Steps to replace looper driving cams and rollers.

Adjusting Gauge Specifications

Gauge Measurements for Various Models

Specific measurement points for different machine models.

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