baby lock · verified physical machine

Spirit

Cited model code BLPY

View cited identity evidence · 3 unique proof passages

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verified exact machine · 3/3 core systems

Identity verified · evidence for each answer

Using and maintaining this machine

Check the conditions alongside each answer. Foot attachment, shank type and adapter requirements are separate; one does not establish universal accessory fit.

Presser feet and adapters

Which exact presser foot is documented?

conditional

The manual directly specifies the embroidery foot W+ with LED pointer for this machine and shows its attachment to the presser-foot bar.

  • This supports only the source-named W+ foot. It does not establish a shank class, third-party fit or universal compatibility.

Source evidence · 2 unique proof passages: Profile Proof E1, Profile Proof E2

How is the documented foot attached?

conditional

Raise the needle, lock the controls, raise the foot lever, align the W+ foot notch to the large screw on the presser-foot bar, hold the foot in place, securely tighten its screw, reconnect its plug to the rear jack, then unlock the controls.

  • Use only embroidery feet made for this machine, install in the correct direction and firmly tighten the screw before operation.

Source evidence · 2 unique proof passages: Profile Proof E1, Profile Proof E2

Bobbins and hook

Which exact bobbin is specified?

conditional

Use the included bobbin or the same bobbin type, part code X52800-150.

  • Bobbins from other models may prevent correct operation. No generic Class 15 equivalence is asserted.

Source evidence · 1 unique proof passage: Profile Proof E3

What bobbin height applies?

conditional

The manual's actual-size diagram identifies the bobbin for this model as 11.5 mm (approximately 7/16 inch) high.

  • Height is not a complete compatibility specification; retain the X52800-150 or same-type restriction.

Source evidence · 1 unique proof passage: Profile Proof E3

Needles and threading

Which needle category applies?

conditional

Use home-use embroidery-machine needles.

  • Do not use other categories or bent needles; the manual warns they may bend or break.

Source evidence · 1 unique proof passage: Profile Proof E4

Which needle sizes apply?

conditional

Use size 75/11 for embroidery; the manual recommends 90/14 for heavyweight fabrics or stabilizing products such as denim or puffy foam.

  • The 90/14 statement is a recommendation for the named conditions, not a universal requirement. A 75/11 may bend or break in those conditions.

Source evidence · 1 unique proof passage: Profile Proof E5

Which way does the needle face?

conditional

With the controls locked, insert the needle with its flat side facing back, push it fully to the top of the needle stopper and securely tighten the clamp screw.

  • Raise the needle first, cover the plate hole and use a straight home-use embroidery needle.

Source evidence · 1 unique proof passage: Profile Proof E4

Care and ownership

Should the owner oil the machine?

conditional

Do not oil the machine as an owner; the manual says the necessary oil was applied during manufacture and periodic oiling is unnecessary.

  • If the handwheel is difficult to turn or unusual noise occurs, stop using the machine and contact an authorized retailer. Do not oil the bobbin case.

Source evidence · 1 unique proof passage: Profile Proof E6

How should the race be cleaned?

conditional

Raise the needle with the Needle Position button, then turn the main power off and unplug the machine. Remove the needle and W+ foot, remove the embroidery unit if attached, slide off the needle-plate cover and remove the bobbin case. Use the brush or a vacuum to clear lint and dust from the race, sensor and surrounding area, then reinstall the case and cover in the documented alignment.

  • Do not oil the bobbin case. Do not use a scratched case; ensure the case and any removed needle plate are correctly secured before use.

Source evidence · 2 unique proof passages: Profile Proof E6, Profile Proof E7

Sources for the owner answers above
Official OEM PDF

What this passage supports

  • Which exact presser foot is documented?: The manual directly specifies the embroidery foot W+ with LED pointer for this machine and shows its attachment to the presser-foot bar.
  • How is the documented foot attached?: Raise the needle, lock the controls, raise the foot lever, align the W+ foot notch to the large screw on the presser-foot bar, hold the foot in place, securely tighten its screw, reconnect its plug to the rear jack, then unlock the controls.
Position the embroidery foot “W+” with LED pointer on the presser foot bar by Only use embroidery feet made for this machine.
Document
Baby Lock Spirit BLPY instruction and reference guide
Issuer
Baby Lock
Extraction
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Advanced technical receipt
Asset SHA-256
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Locator
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Destination status
direct_pdf
Official OEM PDF

What this passage supports

  • Which exact bobbin is specified?: Use the included bobbin or the same bobbin type, part code X52800-150.
  • What bobbin height applies?: The manual's actual-size diagram identifies the bobbin for this model as 11.5 mm (approximately 7/16 inch) high.
Use only the included bobbin or bobbins of the same type (part code: X52800-150). 11.5 mm (approx. 7/16 inch)
Document
Baby Lock Spirit BLPY instruction and reference guide
Issuer
Baby Lock
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Asset SHA-256
6ca554904eaa06812865a8fb52b953380bda93914ea4774d72f407fc83e23003
Locator
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Destination status
direct_pdf
Official OEM PDF

What this passage supports

  • Which needle category applies?: Use home-use embroidery-machine needles.
  • Which way does the needle face?: With the controls locked, insert the needle with its flat side facing back, push it fully to the top of the needle stopper and securely tighten the clamp screw.
flat side of the needle facing the back, insert the new needle all the way to Use only embroidery machine needles made for home use.
Document
Baby Lock Spirit BLPY instruction and reference guide
Issuer
Baby Lock
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Asset SHA-256
6ca554904eaa06812865a8fb52b953380bda93914ea4774d72f407fc83e23003
Locator
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Destination status
direct_pdf
Official OEM PDF

What this passage supports

  • Which needle sizes apply?: Use size 75/11 for embroidery; the manual recommends 90/14 for heavyweight fabrics or stabilizing products such as denim or puffy foam.
Use needle 75/11 for embroidery. It is recommended that a 90/14 needle should be used when embroidering on heavyweight fabrics or stabilizing products
Document
Baby Lock Spirit BLPY instruction and reference guide
Issuer
Baby Lock
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Asset SHA-256
6ca554904eaa06812865a8fb52b953380bda93914ea4774d72f407fc83e23003
Locator
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Destination status
direct_pdf
Official OEM PDF

What this passage supports

  • How should the race be cleaned?: Raise the needle with the Needle Position button, then turn the main power off and unplug the machine. Remove the needle and W+ foot, remove the embroidery unit if attached, slide off the needle-plate cover and remove the bobbin case. Use the brush or a vacuum to clear lint and dust from the race, sensor and surrounding area, then reinstall the case and cover in the documented alignment.
cleaning brush or a vacuum cleaner remove any lint and dust from the race Do not apply oil to the bobbin case.
Document
Baby Lock Spirit BLPY instruction and reference guide
Issuer
Baby Lock
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6ca554904eaa06812865a8fb52b953380bda93914ea4774d72f407fc83e23003
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Official OEM PDF

What this passage supports

  • Which exact presser foot is documented?: The manual directly specifies the embroidery foot W+ with LED pointer for this machine and shows its attachment to the presser-foot bar.
  • How is the documented foot attached?: Raise the needle, lock the controls, raise the foot lever, align the W+ foot notch to the large screw on the presser-foot bar, hold the foot in place, securely tighten its screw, reconnect its plug to the rear jack, then unlock the controls.
securely tighten the embroidery foot screw Plug the connector of the embroidery foot into the jack on the back of your machine.
Document
Baby Lock Spirit BLPY instruction and reference guide
Issuer
Baby Lock
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6ca554904eaa06812865a8fb52b953380bda93914ea4774d72f407fc83e23003
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direct_pdf
Official OEM PDF

What this passage supports

  • Should the owner oil the machine?: Do not oil the machine as an owner; the manual says the necessary oil was applied during manufacture and periodic oiling is unnecessary.
  • How should the race be cleaned?: Raise the needle with the Needle Position button, then turn the main power off and unplug the machine. Remove the needle and W+ foot, remove the embroidery unit if attached, slide off the needle-plate cover and remove the bobbin case. Use the brush or a vacuum to clear lint and dust from the race, sensor and surrounding area, then reinstall the case and cover in the documented alignment.
must not be oiled by the user making periodic oiling unnecessary Be sure to unplug the machine before cleaning it.
Document
Baby Lock Spirit BLPY instruction and reference guide
Issuer
Baby Lock
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Asset SHA-256
6ca554904eaa06812865a8fb52b953380bda93914ea4774d72f407fc83e23003
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Machine facets and OEM groups

Cited machine facets

Identity and compatibility badges

Identity families, physical traits, and OEM accessory groups stay separate. A group badge applies only to its named program and domains.

presser foot mountW+ embroidery foot; presser-foot-bar notch and screw mountneedle typehome-use embroidery machine needlebobbin part numberX52800-150OEM roster group · compatibility use under reviewBaby Lock Accessory Group: Baby Lock Group B

Temporary compatibility containment

Group-derived compatibility review in progress

Compatibility under review: the 2025 Baby Lock roster identifies this as an embroidery-only machine and prints an OEM group/shank code, but SewGraph's earlier projection widened that row into ordinary sewing-accessory and presser-foot claims without preserving machine class, shank, section, or adapter conditions. Group-derived relationships are temporarily withheld; independently cited exact-model facts remain available.

Verified identity facts, cited machine traits, and independently cited exact-model relationships remain available. The held OEM roster group is shown as evidence only and currently asserts no public compatibility domain.

Review issue #56 · reviewed 2026-08-26 · recheck due 2026-09-02

Detailed specifications, compatible parts, and source library

Evidence coverage

Core answers and cited items

Machine category

embroidery only

View machine-type evidence · 1 unique proof passage: Proof E4

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Core domains answered: bobbin, needle, presser foot

Domains with cited compatible items: bobbin (1), presser foot (1)

bobbinCore answer answered
hoop frameCited evidence available
needleCore answer answered
presser footCore answer answered

Unknown is not incompatible. A missing answer means the current official evidence does not support one yet.

Specifications

Documented machine facts

Multiple cited representations for one field share one row. SewGraph preserves every value and exact proof passage; it does not guess which representation is “raw” or “normalized” when the public projection does not label that distinction.

presser foot

presser foot mountW+ embroidery foot; presser-foot-bar notch and screw mount

View exact evidence · 1 unique proof passage: Proof E5

needle

needle typehome-use embroidery machine needle

View exact evidence · 1 unique proof passage: Proof E6

bobbin

bobbin part numberX52800-150

Conditions: If bobbins from other models are used, the machine will not operate correctly.; The included bobbin was designed specifically for this machine.; Use only the included bobbin or bobbins of the same type (part code: X52800-150).

View exact evidence · 1 unique proof passage: Proof E7

hoop frame

hoop system300 x 180 mm and 180 x 130 mm embroidery frames

View exact evidence · 1 unique proof passage: Proof E8

Parts & accessories

2 documented relationships

A two-hop result joins the machine’s official accessory-group membership to the OEM part matrix. Open the evidence to inspect both hops.

2 relationships shown

presser foot · 1

Embroidery Foot with LED Pointer (W+)
BLTY-EF
compatible direct OEM claim
Why this fits

The OEM source directly names this machine or exact scope for this part.

Inspect complete evidence path · 1 unique proof passage: Proof E10

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bobbin · 1

Baby Lock bobbin, 11.5 mm
X52800-150
compatible direct OEM claim
Why this fits

The OEM source directly names this machine or exact scope for this part.

Conditions: manual requires included bobbin or bobbins of the same type

Inspect complete evidence path · 1 unique proof passage: Proof E11

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OEM compatibility programs

Documented group memberships

Group codes are namespaced to the issuing OEM program and apply only to the cited domains. They are not machine series and do not prove compatibility outside those domains.

Baby Lock Group B

Baby Lock Accessory Group · code B

Applies to: Domain not yet classified

Conditions: Embroidery-only roster membership; compatibility use under review.

View machine-to-group evidence · 1 unique proof passage: Proof E9

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Official source library

Documents used on this page

Open the exact OEM PDF page or captured HTML edition when a safe destination exists; otherwise SewGraph labels the OEM support-page fallback honestly.

Baby Lock 2025 accessory brochure

accessory compatibility

Open official source destination · 1 unique proof passage: Proof E1

Baby Lock Spirit BLPY instruction and reference guide

instruction

Open official source destination · 1 unique proof passage: Proof E3

Evidence library

11 exact proof passages from 2 OEM documents

Every passage below says exactly what visible fact it proves. Repeated references to the same locator are counted once; identity evidence never counts as compatibility evidence.

Open exact proof passages · 11 unique proof passages
Official OEM PDF

What this passage proves

  • Identity — preferred display name: Spirit
  • Identity — marketing name: Spirit
  • Identity — model code: BLPY
Spirit (BLPY) Embroidery only
Document
Baby Lock 2025 accessory brochure
Issuer
Baby Lock
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Asset SHA-256
558d3860e61aced8ff65613a0faa552289094dda731a8b1e02f6daeb674bdb0e
Locator
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Destination status
direct_pdf
Official OEM PDF

What this passage proves

  • Identity — marketing name: Spirit
Spirit (BLPY) Embroidery only   B/H
Document
Baby Lock 2025 accessory brochure
Issuer
Baby Lock
Extraction
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3
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Asset SHA-256
558d3860e61aced8ff65613a0faa552289094dda731a8b1e02f6daeb674bdb0e
Locator
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Destination status
direct_pdf
Official OEM PDF

What this passage proves

  • Identity — printed machine name: BLPY
Product Name: Baby Lock Sewing Machine Model Number: BLPY
Document
Baby Lock Spirit BLPY instruction and reference guide
Issuer
Baby Lock
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Asset SHA-256
6ca554904eaa06812865a8fb52b953380bda93914ea4774d72f407fc83e23003
Locator
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Destination status
direct_pdf
Official OEM PDF

What this passage proves

  • Machine category — machine type: embroidery only
Embroidery Machine and Dimensions of machine Approx. 57.1 cm (W) × 33.5 cm (H) × 28.4 cm (D) (approx.Accessories 22-1/2 inches (W) × 13-1/16 inches (H) × 11-3/16 inches (D)) 1 (Box 1 of 2)
Document
Baby Lock Spirit BLPY instruction and reference guide
Issuer
Baby Lock
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Asset SHA-256
6ca554904eaa06812865a8fb52b953380bda93914ea4774d72f407fc83e23003
Locator
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Destination status
direct_pdf
Official OEM PDF

What this passage proves

  • presser foot fact — presser foot mount: W+ embroidery foot; presser-foot-bar notch and screw mount
  • Presser foot answer — W+ embroidery foot; presser-foot-bar notch and screw mount
Position the embroidery foot “W+” with a LED pointer on the presser foot bar by aligning the notch of the presser foot to the Unplug the connector of the embroidery large screw.
Document
Baby Lock Spirit BLPY instruction and reference guide
Issuer
Baby Lock
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Advanced technical receipt
Asset SHA-256
6ca554904eaa06812865a8fb52b953380bda93914ea4774d72f407fc83e23003
Locator
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Destination status
direct_pdf
Official OEM PDF

What this passage proves

  • needle fact — needle type: home-use embroidery machine needle
  • Needle answer — home-use embroidery machine needle
Use only embroidery machine needles made for home use.
Document
Baby Lock Spirit BLPY instruction and reference guide
Issuer
Baby Lock
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Asset SHA-256
6ca554904eaa06812865a8fb52b953380bda93914ea4774d72f407fc83e23003
Locator
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Destination status
direct_pdf
Official OEM PDF

What this passage proves

  • bobbin fact — bobbin part number: X52800-150
  • Bobbin answer — X52800-150
The included bobbin was designed specifically for this machine. If bobbins from other models are used, the machine will not operate correctly. Use only the included bobbin or bobbins of the same type (part code: X52800-150).
Document
Baby Lock Spirit BLPY instruction and reference guide
Issuer
Baby Lock
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PDF page
33
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Advanced technical receipt
Asset SHA-256
6ca554904eaa06812865a8fb52b953380bda93914ea4774d72f407fc83e23003
Locator
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Destination status
direct_pdf
Official OEM PDF

What this passage proves

  • hoop frame fact — hoop system: 300 x 180 mm and 180 x 130 mm embroidery frames
Types of Embroidery Frames The types and numbers of supplied embroidery frames differ depending on the country or region. 1 Extra Large Large Embroidery Embroidery field Embroidery field 300 mm × 180 mm 180 mm × 130 mm
Document
Baby Lock Spirit BLPY instruction and reference guide
Issuer
Baby Lock
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Advanced technical receipt
Asset SHA-256
6ca554904eaa06812865a8fb52b953380bda93914ea4774d72f407fc83e23003
Locator
1e6ca1f53d253b93c4453a7c656f33b11af7dbcbe2cca556856b5077ba16611a
Destination status
direct_pdf
Official OEM PDF

What this passage proves

  • OEM program membership — Baby Lock Accessory Group: Baby Lock Group B
Spirit (BLPY) Embroidery only   B/H
Document
Baby Lock 2025 accessory brochure
Issuer
Baby Lock
Extraction
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3
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Asset SHA-256
558d3860e61aced8ff65613a0faa552289094dda731a8b1e02f6daeb674bdb0e
Locator
2891be5091e47db562899ad701cadeeaf07ee8b0e01024cbd6e33107ad67da08
Destination status
direct_pdf
Official OEM PDF

What this passage proves

  • Item fitment — presser foot: Embroidery Foot with LED Pointer (W+) (compatible)
Embroidery Foot with LED Pointer (W+) (BLTY-EF) Fits Models BLAE, BLDY2, BLDY, BLJY, BLMA2, BLMA, BLPF, BLPY, BLRA-LT
Document
Baby Lock 2025 accessory brochure
Issuer
Baby Lock
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10
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Advanced technical receipt
Asset SHA-256
558d3860e61aced8ff65613a0faa552289094dda731a8b1e02f6daeb674bdb0e
Locator
e3e63a7db8560cdefae4b8fd5e60c024d0418b31fd86dccea41fc0663cb6a933
Destination status
direct_pdf
Official OEM PDF

What this passage proves

  • Item fitment — bobbin: Baby Lock bobbin, 11.5 mm (compatible)
The included bobbin was designed specifically for this machine. If bobbins from other models are used, the machine will not operate correctly. Use only the included bobbin or bobbins of the same type (part code: X52800-150).
Document
Baby Lock Spirit BLPY instruction and reference guide
Issuer
Baby Lock
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Advanced technical receipt
Asset SHA-256
6ca554904eaa06812865a8fb52b953380bda93914ea4774d72f407fc83e23003
Locator
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Destination status
direct_pdf

What is supported, and what remains open?

0 supported answers and 9 answers with conditions or remaining limits. Evidence coverage is not a probability of accuracy.

Unresolved owner questions (3)
  • Which standardized shank class applies?: Not established — Not yet verified: The reviewed manual pages do not state a standardized shank class.
  • Which standardized bobbin class applies?: Not established — Not yet verified: The reviewed exact-manual passage does not name a standardized bobbin class or system.
  • Which standardized needle-system code applies?: Not established — Not yet verified: The reviewed pages do not establish a standardized needle-system code.

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