Chapter 1 Getting Ready; Names Of Machine Parts - Baby Lock Altair 2 Instruction & Reference Manual

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Chapter
Note
• Be sure to install the latest software.
Refer to "UPDATING YOUR MACHINE'S
SOFTWARE" on page 198.

NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS

 Main Parts
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1 Top cover
2 Pretension disk (page 36)
3 Thread guide for bobbin winding (page 36)
4 Spool pin (page 41)
5 Spool cap (page 35)
6 Supplemental spool pin (page 35)
7 Bobbin winder (page 35)
8 LCD (liquid crystal display) (page 21)
9 Speaker
0 Knee lifter (page 66)
A Knee lifter slot (page 66)
B Operation buttons and sewing speed controller
(page 10)
GETTING READY
NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS
C Flat bed attachment with accessory compartment
(page 11)
D Thread cutter (page 42)
E Thread guide plate (page 38)
F Connector for the presser foot (page 51, page 106)
G Handle
Carry the machine by its handle when transporting the
machine.
H Presser foot lever
You cannot use the presser foot lever after the presser foot has
been raised using (Presser foot lifter button).
I Air vent
The air vent allows the air surrounding the motor to circulate.
Do not cover the air vent while the machine is being used.
J Main power switch (page 19)
K Foot controller (page 55)
L Power cord receptacle (page 19)
M Foot controller jack (page 55)
N USB port for mouse (page 34)
O USB port
P Handwheel
Turn the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) to raise and
lower the needle.
 Needle and Presser Foot Section
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1 Buttonhole lever (page 89)
2 Presser foot holder screw (page 49, page 105)
3 Presser foot holder (page 49)
4 Presser foot locking pin (page 69)
5 Presser foot
The presser foot consistently applies pressure to the fabric as
sewing takes place. Attach the appropriate presser foot for the
selected stitch.
6 Feed dogs
The feed dogs feed the fabric in the sewing direction.
7 Bobbin cover (page 39)
8 Needle plate (page 72)
9 Needle bar thread guide (page 42)
0 Needle clamp screw (page 47)
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