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Baby Lock Ovation BLES8 User Manual

Baby Lock Ovation BLES8
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Baby Lock Ovation BLES8 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandBaby Lock
ModelOvation BLES8
CategorySewing Machine
LanguageEnglish

Summary

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

DANGER-

To reduce the risk of electric shock.

WARNING-

To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.

OVERVIEW

How Your Machine Operates

Explains the basic function of a serger and its operation.

Overview of the Ovation

Identifies the various parts and controls of the Baby Lock Ovation serger.

Accessories

Lists the included accessories and their locations.

Setting Up Your Ovation

Guides on unpacking, plugging in, and preparing the machine.

Stitch Length/Rolled Hem

Adjusting stitch length for standard sewing and rolled hems.

Differential Feed

Explains differential feed for gathering or stretching fabric.

Chain/Cover Stitch Tension Dials

Explains tension adjustments for chain and cover stitches.

THREADING

Threading Preparation

Preparing spools and threads for machine threading.

Threading Your Ovation

Overview of the automatic threading system and color coding.

Lower Looper

Step-by-step guide to threading the lower looper.

Overlock Needles

Instructions for threading the overlock needles.

Start To Sew

Initial steps for starting to sew with the machine.

Re-threading Loopers

How to re-thread loopers if a thread breaks.

OVERLOCK STITCHES

4-Thread Overlock

Settings and threading for a standard 4-thread overlock stitch.

3-Thread Overlock - Wide

Settings and threading for a wide 3-thread overlock stitch.

3-Thread Overlock - Narrow

Settings and threading for a narrow 3-thread overlock stitch.

3-Thread Rolled Edge

Settings and threading for a 3-thread rolled edge stitch.

Lettuce Edge

Creating a decorative frilly or 'lettuce' edge.

2-Thread Flatlock - Wide

Creating decorative flatlock effects on folds.

Wave Stitch

Creating a decorative wavy edging on fabric.

CHAIN/COVER STITCH

Chain Stitching

Creating a stretchable stitch for stabilizing seams and decorative edges.

Cover Stitch - Right Narrow - 3mm

Creating a 3mm narrow cover stitch on the right side of fabric.

Cover Stitch - Wide - 6mm

Creating a 6mm wide cover stitch for heavier knit fabrics.

Triple Cover Stitch - 6mm

Creating a triple cover stitch for topstitching, hemming, and elastic application.

COMBINATION STITCH

4-Thread Safety Stitch

A combined stitch for seaming and overlocking edges in one step.

5-Thread Safety Stitch

A combined stitch for seaming and overlocking edges with added durability.

7-Thread Wave Stitch

Combining 3-thread wave and 4-thread triple cover stitch for decorative edges.

8-Thread Stitch

Combining 4-thread overlock and 4-thread triple cover stitch for durable seams.

TECHNIQUES

Turning Corners - Chain Stitch

How to turn corners when sewing with a chain stitch.

Turning Inside Corner - Overlock

Technique for turning inside corners with an overlock stitch.

Flat Hemming - Cover Stitch

How to create a flat hem using a cover stitch.

Securing Ends - Overlock

Methods for securing serged seams at the beginning and end.

SPECIALTY Threads

Using Specialty Threads

Enhancing stitches with specialty threads, cords, and ribbons.

Bypassing the Threading Port

Techniques for threading heavy weight threads through looper paths.

Specialty Thread Guide Chart

Chart detailing thread usage for various stitches and thread types.

MAINTENANCE

Troubleshooting

Diagnosing and resolving common machine issues and stitch problems.

Replacing Needles

Step-by-step guide for replacing machine needles.

Cleaning

Instructions for cleaning the serger machine, including needle plate removal.

Technical Data

Stitch Types

List of all available stitch types for the Ovation serger.

Stitch Width

Specifications for stitch width settings across different stitches.

Stitch Length

Specifications for stitch length settings.

STITCH SELECTION CHART

Chart for Stitch Selection Settings for Chain/Cover and Combination Stitches

Comprehensive chart for stitch settings, needles, loopers, and tension.

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