Baby Lock Ovation (BLES8) Instruction and Reference Guide - Manual (Page 20)

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Threading Preparation
When using threads on cones or king spools place the cone or spool
securely over the cone holders furnished on your machine. To avoid
bending the thread stand, you may need to place one hand under the
stand while positioning the cone. The cone holders prevent the cone
or spool from spinning, enabling the thread to feed evenly. (fig.A)
Because threads for the serger feed from the top, standard spool
threads can snag on the rough edges of many of these spools. That's
why spool caps are furnished with your serger to provide a smooth
surface that enables the thread to flow freely. With the spool notch
side down, insert a spool cap into the top of the spool. (fig.B)
When using standard spool threads on your serger, replace the cone
holders with the spool caps with sponge furnished with your machine.
These caps hold smaller spools securely and help the thread to flow
properly. With the spool cap with sponge in place, put the capped
spool on the spindle. (fig.C)
Thread nets may be placed over threads that tend to slip off the
bottom of the spool during sewing. Most threads do not require their
use, but nets often are necessary with nylon, rayon or silk threads
(fig.D). Once it's on the spool, fold the net back on itself. Pull thread
from the top of spool to enable the
thread to feed evenly. (fig.E)
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Standard sewing thread with
spool cap.
Standard sewing thread with
spool cap with sponge and
spool cap.
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Thread net on thread.
Large spools with Cone Holders.
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Pulling thread through thread net.