Baby Lock imagine wave BLE3ATW Manuel d'instructions

After removing the packing materials from the box, gently lift your Baby Lock serger by gasping the handleprovided on the top of the machine. Place t

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

Your Baby Lock Imagine Wave is equipped with an exclusive "Instant Jet-Air Threading System" for fast,easy threading of the upper and lower

1. With the presser foot up and machine lock button in the locked position, see fig. A, page 10, set the thread-ing port selector lever to "U&quo

1. Set the needle threader selector on "R" for right needle (fig.B page 13).Note: Be sure to push the needle threader selector all the way t

1. Set the needle threader selector on "L" for left needle.2. Place the thread on the far-left spindle on the thread stand (fig.A page 12).T

With the needle and upper looper threads under the foot and to theback, lower the presser foot. While holding the threads in your lefthand, press d

The Baby Lock Imagine Wave revolutionizes the way a serger works with its Thread Delivery System. Youno longer have to manually adjust the tension se

The stitch length / rolled hem adjusting dial is conveniently locatedjust to the left of the front cover, near the base plate (fig. A). Thedial show

Your Baby Lock serger is equipped with differential feed.The set offeed dogs work independently in order to ensure smooth sewing onall fabrics (fig. A

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

When no trimming is desired, as when stitching on a fold, flip thecutting blade lock switch clockwise to the LOCK position. Thecutting blade no longe

4THREADOVERLOCK194-Thread OverlockBCDABCDOOAWith the Imagine Wave Thread Delivery System, the upper and lower looper threads lock together evenlyover

3THREADOVERLOCK203-Thread Overlock-WideABABCDBCDOOAThe 3-thread overlock wide stitch is perfect for edge-finishing mostwoven fabrics and for seami

3THREADOVERLOCK213-Thread Overlock-NarrowBAIt's easy to convert your Imagine Wave to serge with 3 threads bysimply eliminating the left needle.To

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

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

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

Left or right needle positions can be used for 2-threadserging.See machine threading illustrations on page 26.1. Place the left needle thread

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 Imagine Wave has an exclusive "Thread Delivery System" that eliminates confusing ten-sion adjustments. The Imagine Wave enable

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

2THREADOVERLOCK29Blind HemmingＨABCDYou Baby Lock Imagine Wave can create a sturdy, nearly invisibleblindhem.1. Set the machine for 2-Thread Overlock w

NOTE: The threading path for the needle thread is different in thistechnique. Please refer to the thread reference guide chart orthe illustration belo

2THREADOVERLOCK31Ladder Stitch - Decorative StitchABCDBCDOOALadderWrongSideRightSideRightSideWrong SideNOTE: The threading path for the needle thread

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

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

WAVESTITCH343-thread Wave StitchNEEDLESrightLENGTH1.0-2.5WIDTH5.0STITCHSELECTORBWAVESELECTORABCDBCDWWAW1. Turn the Wave Selector dial from "O&quo

WAVESTITCH353-Thread Rolled Wave StitchNEEDLESrightLENGTH1.0-1.5RWIDTH3.0-5.5STITCHSELECTORCWAVESELECTORABCDBCDWWAW1. Turn the Wave Selector dial from

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

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

OVERVIEW... 4How Your Serge

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. Take onestitch off th

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

USINGSPECIALTYTHREADS42Using Specialty ThreadsThreading Lightweight ThreadChanging ThreadsBCABeautiful stitches can be formed by serging with specialt

USINGSPECIALTYTHREADS43Threading Mediumweight ThreadThread CradleBCDE FAMediumweight threads, including topstitching thread, Decor rayon and stretch n

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

USINGSPECIALTYTHREADS45Bypassing the Threading PortCBDAHeavyweight threads can be used through your regular looperthread paths. Specific techniques m

USINGSPECIALTYTHREADS46Specialty Thread Guide ChartTopstitchingButtonhole TwistWoolly NylonThreadMachine EmbroideryMetallic ThreadsAPPLICATION4-Thread

Specialty Thread Guide ChartUSINGSPECIALTYTHREADS47APPLICATION4-ThreadSeaming3-ThreadSeaming2-ThreadFlatlock4-ThreadEdging3-ThreadEdging3-ThreadRolled

ROLLED EDGING ... 233-Thread Rolled Edge

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

MAITENANCE49CleaningReplacing Light Bulb15W / 110V 10W / 240VScrew Type Bayonet TypeYour Baby Lock will operate at best performance if it is

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

TROUBLESHOOTING51Troubleshooting ContinuedDos and Don'tsNeedle threading difficulties:1. Is the needle threader selector at the appropriate setti

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

Chart for Stitch Selection Settings19192.0ANALeft+Right46.0-7.52.5-3.56.0-7.52-37.5ARightRightRightNANN20Left2.5-3.51.5R3.03.5BDNN-0.621232-32-2.53.0-

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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 Imagine Wave20161517192123262527282912345679101811121331322422308141. Presser foot thread release lever* 17. Machine lock but

Your Baby Lock Imagine Wave serger has a built-in accessory compartment. To open, swing the "lid" onthe thread spoolstand to the right to r

Your Baby Lock Imagine serger is set up with 90/14 machine needles, which are suitable for most mediumand heavyweight fabrics. For lightweight fabric