Baby Lock BL450 Serger Sewing Machine

Baby Lock BL450 Serger

Description

The Baby Lock BL450 is a 4/3/2 thread serger that trims, seams, and overcasts in one step.

Classes

TBW'

You do not have to take a class to use this serger - but you should know how to use a serger. If not, you should take a certification class for the industrial serger.

Specifications

• Differential Feed - Customized fabric feeding to accommodate difficult fabrics, or ruffle as you serge.
• Free-Arm
• 4/3/2 Thread Stitch Functions
• Narrow Rolled Hemming
• Color Coded, Lay-In Tensions
• Needle Bar Stroke: 27mm
• Presser Foot Lift: 5mm
• Needle Type: Schmetz ELx705 or Organ HAx1, size 75-90/11-14
• MAXIMUM STITCH WIDTH: 7.2mm
• MAXIMUM STITCH LENGTH: 4mm
• NUMBER OF NEEDLES: 2
• THREAD CUTTER TYPE: Built-In
• MAXIMUM NUMBER OF THREADS: 4
• TWO-THREAD OVERLOCK CONVERSION
• COVERSTITCH CAPABILITY
• PRESSER FOOT TYPE: Snap-On

• Electrical spec:

110/120V AC. 50/60Hz

1.0 AMPS 100W

MN Asset Details

Baby Lock BL450 Name Plate

• Location: Textiles Area
• Model Number: BK450
• Serial Number: C1003979
• MN Asset Number: MN-739

Safety Specifics

All general MN Safety policies of course apply to use of this tool, as do safety policies for the containing shop area and safety practices prescribed in our classes and/or in detailed tool documentation, regardless of whether they're repeated here.

For any sewing machine:

1. Keep your eye on the needle while sewing.
2. Keep your fingers away from all moving parts. Do not touch handwheel, thread takeup levers, needles etc.
3. Do not let anything obstruct the moving parts: foot pedals, levers, needles, etc.
4. Use care when pushing or pulling fabric when sewing so you do not deflect the needle and cause it to break. Broken needles fly unpredictably and may travel long distances.
5. Remove pins before the machine sews over them. They blunt or dull the needle and can causing timing problems.
6. Make sure the needle isn't moving, is at it's highest point, and the take-up lever is up before you remove fabric to avoid needle deflection.
7. Avoid loose clothing or long sleeves that might get caught in the work.
8. If a needle becomes bent or breaks, report it.
9. Turn off the power switch when:
   1. Operation is complete
   2. Replacing or removing the needle or presser foot
   3. Leaving the machine unattended
10. Turn off the power switch and unplug the cord for these situations:
    1. Power failure during use
    2. Servicing the machine

All general MN Safety policies of course apply to use of this tool, as do safety policies for the containing shop area and safety practices prescribed in our classes and/or in detailed tool documentation, regardless of whether they're repeated here.

Documentation

Here are the manufacturer's operating instructions for the Baby Lock BL450A.

Note: This manual is not for the exact model of equipment we have.

When we can't find an online manual (or spec sheet or parts list) for the exact model of equipment we have, we may provide a link for a similar model, such as a newer or older model in the same product line, in hope that there will be enough similarities for the document to be useful. If you can provide reliable information about the differences between the models, or if you can provide a link to more appropriate documentation for our model, please update the wiki, or let us know so that we can update it.

And of course if what you read in any documentation, for whatever model, seems discrepant from the appearance or behavior of the equipment in front of you in a way that leaves you unsure of how to proceed safely, don't go charging ahead. Consider the situation more carefully, seek advice from someone more experienced with such equipment, and/or find a different way to approach your task that you can feel confident is safe.

We found a YouTube video on "How to Thread the Baby Lock Lauren Serger" for a 4-thread overlock stitch. It apparently shows a BL450A, but a commenter who had bought an older BL450 said it was very helpful. The video is apparently part of a series titled "Getting to Know Your Baby Lock Lauren Serger".

Materials, Tooling, Accessories

• Simple cone threads are best.

Settings

TBW

Tips & Tricks

• Manufacturer's FAQ Page

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