Are you tired of random error codes wasting your time while sewing?
If yes, it will not happen anymore. The reason is that we have prepared this complete guide for you where you can learn about all the error codes for the baby lock sewing machine, the causes of errors, and tips on how to fix them.
Let’s not waste more time and start.
Error codes of BL50A Baby Lock sewing machine
If you are a baby lock BL50A sewing machine user, here are the most common errors you will encounter along with the remedies to fix them:
Baby lock sewing machine error code E01
Causes of the error:
When you press the Start/Stop button or Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch button or depress the foot controller (if it’s connected) while the presser foot was raised then it causes the error E01.
Solution:
You need to lower the presser foot before performing any operations and it will fix the error.
Baby lock sewing machine error code E02
Causes of the error:
When the buttonhole lever of your sewing machine is lowered, and you select a stitch other than the bar tack stitch or buttonhole and press the Start/Stop button or depress the foot controller (if connected) then it leads to the error code E02.
Solution:
You need to raise the buttonhole lever of your sewing machine before performing any operations. It will solve the problem.
Baby lock sewing machine error code E03
Causes of the error:
The error code E03 occurs when the buttonhole lever of your sewing machine is raised and you select a bar tack stitch or buttonhole and also press the Start/Stop button or depress the foot controller (if connected).
Solution:
You need to lower the buttonhole lever of your sewing machine to fix the error.
Baby lock sewing machine error code E04
Causes of the error:
The error code E04 is displayed when the bobbin winder shaft is moved towards the right and you press the needle position or reverse/reinforcement stitch button.
Solution:
First, move the bobbin winder shaft towards the left and then continue your operations.
Baby lock sewing machine error code E05
Causes of the error:
When you have connected a foot controller to your sewing machine but you still press the Start/Stop button then it leads to error E05.
Solution:
If you want to sew with the Start/Stop button then disconnect the foot controller before pressing those buttons.
However, if you want to sew with the foot controller then avoid pressing the Start/Stop button while the foot controller is connected.
You have only one choice, sew with the Start/Stop button and don’t press the foot controller, OR sew with the foot controller and don’t press the Start/Stop buttons.
Baby lock sewing machine error code E06
Causes of the error:
The error code E06 means that the motor of your sewing machine has locked up due to tangled threads.
Solution:
Shut down the sewing machine and remove all the tangled threads and fabrics from the machine before you run it again.
Baby lock sewing machine error code E07
Causes of the error:
When you press the needle mode selection key and choose twin needle sewing but you have selected a stitch that cannot be made when the twin needle is selected, it leads to error E07.
Solution:
You need to select a stitch that can be performed with twin needle sewing.
Baby lock sewing machine error code E08
Causes of the error:
If you have selected twin needle settings and you turn the pattern selection dial to select a pattern, it leads to error code E08.
Solution:
First, you have to cancel the twin needle settings. After that, select a stitch.
Error codes of Baby Lock PRESTO sewing machine
If you use Baby Lock’s PRESTO sewing machine, you will have to deal with the following error codes:
Baby lock sewing machine error code E01
Cause of error:
If you press the Start/Stop button while the presser foot of your sewing machine was raised then the error code E01 will appear on the screen.
Solution:
You have to lower the presser foot of your sewing machine to fix this error.
Baby lock sewing machine error code E02
Cause of error:
When the buttonhole lever of your sewing machine is down and you select a stitch other than the buttonhole and press the Start/Stop button, the error code E02 appears on the screen.
Solution:
Raise the buttonhole lever before performing any operation.
Baby lock sewing machine error code E03
Cause of error:
When the buttonhole lever of your sewing machine is up and you select a buttonhole stitch then it leads to error code E03.
Solution:
Lower the buttonhole lever of your sewing machine and then continue your operations.
Baby lock sewing machine error code E04
Cause of error:
When the bobbin winder shaft is moved towards the right and you press the Reverse/Reinforcement stitch button, then it causes error E04.
Solution:
You need to move the bobbin winder shaft towards the left side before continuing any operation.
Baby lock sewing machine error code E05
Cause of error:
If you press the Start/Stop button while the foot controller is connected to the sewing machine, it leads to the error E05.
Solution:
If you want to sew with the Start/Stop button then disconnect your foot controller.
If you want to sew with the foot controller then do not press the Start/Stop button while the foot controller is connected to the machine.
Baby lock sewing machine error code E06
Cause of error:
When the motor of your sewing machine gets locked, the error code E06 is displayed.
It usually happens due to threads tangled in the gears of the motor or when the needle breaks and hits the needle plate.
Solution:
Remove all the threads and pieces of fabric stuck inside your sewing machine.
Baby lock sewing machine error code E07
Cause of error:
When the Start/Stop button is pressed after a stitch has been deleted, it leads to error code E07.
Solution:
You need to select a pattern before performing any operation.
Baby lock sewing machine error code E08
Cause of error:
When you set the sewing speed controller to control the width of the zigzag stitch and then press the Start/Stop button, it leads to the error code E08.
Solution:
Use the foot controller for operating the sewing machine or turn off the width control.
Baby lock sewing machine error code E09
Cause of error:
Your sewing machine will display the error code E09 when you turn ON the twin needle mode but select a stitch pattern that cannot be performed with a twin needle
Solution:
Go back to single needle mode and replace the twin needle with a single needle to solve this problem.
Baby lock sewing machine error code E10
Cause of error:
The error code E10 is displayed when you have installed a straight stitch needle plate but try to sew with a stitch other than the straight stitch.
Solution:
Shut down your sewing machine and replace the machine needle plate.
Baby lock sewing machine error code E11
Cause of error:
When your sewing machine is turned on and you remove the needle plate cover, the error code E11 is displayed on the screen.
Solution:
Shut down your sewing machine, place the needle plate in its place, and then restart the machine to continue working.
Baby lock sewing machine error code F**
Cause of error:
If you see the error code F** while using the sewing machine, it means that your machine has malfunctioned.
Solution:
Get in touch with your nearest Baby Lock retailer to get the problem solved.
