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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Congratulations on Your Baby Lock Tiara III Purchase ������������������������������������������������������������� 2 Baby Lock Tiara III Important Information ������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 3 Regulations ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 3 Important Safety Instructions ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 4 How to Pack/Unpack Machine ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 5 Instructions Before Using Machine������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 5 Optional U.S. -
Page 3: Congratulations On Your Baby Lock Tiara Iii Purchase
Remember, if you ever have questions, your authorized Baby Lock retailer can help you. If your retailer is not available, contact Baby Lock directly by visiting our website, www.babylock.com or contacting our Baby Lock Consumer Helpline at 1-800-313-4110, Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 6 PM CST. -
Page 4: Baby Lock Tiara Iii Important Information
Product Name: Baby Lock Tiara III Model BLTR16-3 complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. -
Page 5: Important Safety Instructions
- To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to persons: • The Baby Lock Tiara III is heavy. Never attempt to lift it alone. Always use two people when lifting. Always lift from the throat of the machine. -
Page 6: How To Pack/Unpack Machine
Keep the carton and packing materials. You will need them in the event that you need to return the machine to your authorized Baby Lock retailer or send it for repair. If you do not pack the machine properly or if you do not use the correct packaging materials, the machine could be damaged. Baby Lock is not liable for damage that occurs during return shipping. -
Page 7: Optional U.s. Grounding
Whenever the adapter is used, it must be held in place by the metal screw. Note: In Canada, the use of a temporary adapter is not permitted by the Canadian Electric Code. Baby Lock Tiara III Instruction Manual Page 6... -
Page 8: About Your Machine: Quick Facts
Lubrication of hook Velocite 10, Texaco 22 Disclaimer Baby Lock and its authorized retailers are in no way legally responsible or liable for damage to the Baby Lock Tiara III when used improperly or not in accordance with the guidelines stated in this manual or when used on home machine quilting tables not recommended by Baby Lock. -
Page 9: Package Contents/Included Accessories
Package Contents/Included Accessories Part Name Part Code Machine Box Baby Lock Tiara III Quilting Machine BLTR16A3 IBBLTR16-3 Instruction Manual Class M Bobbins (5 pieces) BLJ-BOB (3 pkg.) Needle size 16 (1 pkg. of 10) 134FG-100 Needle size 18 (1 pkg. of 10) 134FG-110... -
Page 10: Optional Accessories
Optional Accessories (available from your authorized Baby Lock retailer) Tiara III 18” Quilting Table Extension (BLTRT16-E) Tiara III Quilting Table Overlay (BLTRT16-O) Horizontal Spool Pin (BLJ18-HS) TruStitch Stitch Regulator for Tiara III (BLTRTS) Couching Feet Set (BLQ-CCF) Babylock.com Page 9... -
Page 11: Baby Lock Tiara Iii Components
2� Thread Guide A 3� Three-Hole Thread Guide B 4� Thread Guide C 5� Top Thread Tension Assembly 6� Stirrup Thread Guide E 7� Take-Up Lever 8� Thread Guide F 9� Front Casing/Frame 10� Handwheel Baby Lock Tiara III Instruction Manual Page 10... -
Page 12: Back Side View
Back Side View 11. Needle Bar 18. Presser Bar 12. Needle Bar Clamp Thumb Screw 19. Front Threaded Display Mounting Holes 13. Needle Bar Thread Guide 20. Front Base 14. Needle 21. Back Casing/Frame 15. Hopping Foot 22. Rear Base 16. -
Page 13: Rear And Front Views
26. Power Cord Connector 33. Power Pod (P-Pod) 27. Accessory Power Connector 34. Spool Pin 2 28. Foot Pedal Connector 29. Spool Pin 1 30. Electronic Control Pod (C-Pod) 31. Bobbin Assembly Detail Figure 4 Baby Lock Tiara III Instruction Manual Page 12... -
Page 14: Installation And Setup
Setting Up the Table (and Taking it Down for Storage) The Baby Lock Tiara III table has been designed to accommodate the Baby Lock Tiara III machine. It has folding legs that are height-adjustable and is heavy enough to provide stabilization for quilting at high speeds. -
Page 15: Installing The Power Cord
NOTE: The eyelets of the thread antennae MUST be centered over the spool pins. This ensures that the thread cone will not pull, turn or tilt, Figure 6 which will cause thread tension problems (see Figure 6). Baby Lock Tiara III Instruction Manual Page 14... -
Page 16: Installing Color Touch-Screen Display
Opening possible that it could be damaged in shipping or as you remove the machine from the box. For these reasons, Baby Lock recommends that you replace the needle before beginning to quilt with your new machine. Needle 1. Move the needle bar to the highest position by turning the handwheel. -
Page 17: Needle/Thread Selection Guide
Silk (100 wt), 60 wt., monofilament, glitter, some metallics 16 (100) 60 wt., 50 wt., 40 wt., monofilament, glitter, metallics 18 (110) 50 wt., 40 wt., 30 wt., metallic 20 (125) 30 wt., 20 wt., 12 wt. Baby Lock Tiara III Instruction Manual Page 16... -
Page 18: Changing Hopping Foot
Changing the Hopping Foot Your machine comes with two hopping feet: a ruler foot and an open-toe foot. Use the ruler foot for ruler work and everyday quilting, and the open-toe foot when you need greater stitch visibility (such as micro quilting). 1. -
Page 19: Threading The Machine
These videos are also breakage, in which case you may try skipping one or Baby Lock Tiara III Instruction Manual Page 18 available on www.HandiQuilter.com. two holes on thread guide B. - Page 20 NOTE: The purpose of the three-hole thread guide B is to prevent loops of thread coming off the thread cone from going into the top tension as a knot causing thread breakage and bad tension. For most threads on a cone, it is important to thread all three holes for consistent results and to make adjustments at the top tension assembly.
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Page 21: Bobbin Case And Bobbin Thread Tension Adjustments
 IMPORTANT: The Baby Lock Tiara III quilting machine does not have a presser foot lever or top tension release like a home sewing machine. On a home sewing machine the top tension is released when the presser foot is raised, allowing the thread to come freely out of the machine. - Page 22 TENSION SPRING Figure 15 Figure 16 3. To insert the bobbin case into the machine, grasp the bobbin case with thumb and index finger. Do not lift the lever on bobbin case. Fit the bobbin case onto the hook spindle in the machine. Rotate the case until the open throat keys into the alignment notch in the middle of the hook.
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Page 23: Top Thread Tension Adjustment
Unlike the bobbin case adjustment, which requires minute adjustments (like the ticks of a clock), the top tension knob may require turns anywhere from one quarter of a turn to two to four turns to achieve balanced tension. Baby Lock Tiara III Instruction Manual Page 22... -
Page 24: Maintenance
Cleaning and Lubricating the Machine Use only good quality light sewing machine oil in the Baby Lock Tiara III. Internal oiling is not necessary on the Baby Lock Tiara III except when the machine is taken to your authorized Baby Lock retailer for routine maintenance and cleaning. - Page 25 Use a soft clean cloth dampened with isopropyl alcohol to gently wipe the display and remove any marks. Never use any other chemicals to clean your display as they may adversely affect the display’s response and clarity. Baby Lock Tiara III Instruction Manual Page 24...
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Page 26: Using The Touch-Screen Displays
Using the Touch-Screen Displays Main Screen (Figure 21) The Baby Lock Tiara III has a color touch-screen display on the front of the machine. Settings are changed using this display. Foot Pedal Status The status of the foot pedal connection appears in the top-left corner of the Main screen. - Page 27 The faster you turn the dial, the faster the numbers Figure 27 increase or decrease. Down More Baby Lock Tiara III Instruction Manual Page 26...
- Page 28 After setting the bobbin tension, test the top tension by stitching on a fabric scrap on the edge of the quilt batting and backing. Increase or decrease as needed until you have achieved balanced tension. Make a note of the type of thread (weight, brand, color) you’re using and the tension value.
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Page 29: System Information
Diagnostics The Diagnostics button opens the screen for performing machine diagnostics. Diagnostic functions are generally only used when working with your authorized Baby Lock retailer to resolve issues. Set Language The Tiara III screens can appear in English, French, German or Spanish. On the More Screen, press the lower-left button to cycle between the language options. - Page 30 Low Bobbin The Tiara III includes a low bobbin capability so you can Solid beep for 1/3 of a stitch cycle, no beep for the rest of the cycle. Low Bobbin estimate how soon your bobbin thread will run out. This Low Bobbin Capacity is based on an estimate of Bobbin Thread Capacity how much of a particular thread can fit on a bobbin, in...
- Page 31 When you begin another quilting session, quilting time is added to the timer. Only press Reset when you want to zero-out the timer and begin a new timing session (Figure 36). Baby Lock Tiara III Instruction Manual Page 30...
- Page 32 Options Screen (Figure 37) Volume The Volume portion of this screen has two buttons Options and a sliding control. Press the Mute button to turn off the sound of the buttons when they are pressed. Volume Press the Maximum butt on to turn the volume to its loudest level.
- Page 33 Baby Lock retailer (Figure 39). Â Important maintenance message: Baby Lock recommends taking your machine to an authorized Baby Lock retailer for a regular maintenance check. Such steps will help to ensure you receive continued, uninterrupted hours of machine operation for the future.
- Page 34 Diagnostics The Speed Sensor test can help you determine whether Speed Sensor Test or not there is a problem with the Baby Lock Tiara III Remove bobbin case and top thread. speed sensor. Before performing this test, remove the Clear all objects from the needle area.
- Page 35 Foot Pedal Test The Foot Pedal test can help you determine if there is a problem with the Baby Lock Tiara III foot pedal. As you slowly depress the foot pedal a percent of depression will appear in the white box. The foot pedal should be controllable from 0 to 100% (Figure 44).
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Page 36: Preparing To Quilt
In order to become comfortable using the Baby Lock Tiara III, quilters can begin with a few simple techniques using a sample quilt sandwich (two pieces of fabric with a layer of batting between them). -
Page 37: Troubleshooting
• Replace the needle often, normally once or twice per day for or installed improperly continuous quilting or at least once per quilt. Use Baby Lock Tiara III recommended needles. • Always change the needle if the needle has struck any hard object such as a straight pin, etc. - Page 38 The Needle Breaks Corrective Measure • The needle is bent or not installed • Replace or correctly insert the needle. Make sure that the needle properly is pushed up inside the needle bar clamp until it can go no farther (visually check that it is up to the top of the stop/sight hole above the needle bar clamp screw).
- Page 39 Bobbin rotation is not smooth • Change the bobbin. The slightest hesitation of the bobbin rotation can be the cause of dramatic tension change and thread breakage. Use ONLY Baby Lock bobbins Baby Lock Tiara III Instruction Manual Page 38...
- Page 40 Gently rub with metal cloth to remove the sharp edge. place along the thread path Consult your authorized Baby Lock retailer to polish any hard to reach or delicate areas, or if the burr is inside the hole.