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Baby Lock Altair 2 manual available for free PDF download: Instruction & Reference Manual
Baby Lock Altair 2 Instruction & Reference Manual (212 pages)
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Baby Lock
| Category:
Sewing Machine
| Size: 18.08 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
9
Chapter 1 GETTING READY
11
Names of Machine Parts
11
Included Accessories
13
Options
17
Using the Multi-Purpose Screwdriver
19
Using the Spool Stand
19
Turning the Machine On/Off
21
Lcd Screen
23
Using the Machine Settings Key
27
Using the Machine Help
31
Using the Stitch Pattern Explanation Function
33
Wireless Network Connection Functions
33
Operations Available with a Wireless Network Connection
33
Enabling a Wireless Network Connection
34
Using the Wizard to Set up the Wireless Network Connection
34
Connecting the Accessory to the Machine
36
Using a USB Mouse
36
Winding/Installing the Bobbin
37
Winding the Bobbin
37
Setting the Bobbin
41
Pulling up the Bobbin Thread
42
Upper Threading
43
Using the Twin Needle Mode
45
Using the Spool Stand
47
Changing the Needle
48
Fabric/Thread/Needle Combinations
50
Changing the Presser Foot
51
Replacing the Presser Foot
51
Attaching the Presser Foot with the Included Adapter
51
Using the Compact Digital Dual Feed Foot
52
Chapter 2 SEWING BASICS
55
Sewing
55
Stitch Types
55
Basic Sewing
55
Using Advanced Multi-Function Foot Controller
57
Combining Stitch Patterns
59
Sewing Reverse Stitches/Reinforcement Stitches
61
Automatic Reverse/Reinforcement Stitching
61
Automatic Presser Foot Lowering Function and Thread Cutting Function
63
Stitch Settings
63
Setting the Stitch Width/Stitch Length/"L/R Shift
63
Setting the Thread Tension
64
Saving Your Stitch Settings
65
Useful Functions
66
Automatic Thread Cutting
66
Adjusting the Needle Drop Point with the Guideline Marker
66
Pivoting
67
Using the Knee Lifter
68
Automatic Fabric Sensor System (Automatic Presser Foot Pressure)
68
Needle Position - Stitch Placement
68
Using the Straight Stitch Needle Plate and the Straight Stitch Foot
69
Useful Sewing Tips
70
Sewing Tips
70
Sewing Various Fabrics
71
Sewing Decorative Stitch Patterns
72
Chapter 3 VARIOUS STITCHES
73
Utility Stitches
73
Straight Stitches
73
Zigzag Stitches
77
Overcasting
78
Quilting
79
Blind Hem Stitches
85
Shell Tuck Stitches
87
Scallop Stitches
87
Smocking Stitches
87
Fagoting
88
Attaching Tape or Elastic
88
Heirloom
89
One-Step Buttonholes
90
Four-Step Buttonholes
92
Bar Tacks
94
Button Sewing
95
Eyelet
96
Multi-Directional Sewing (Straight Stitch and Zigzag Stitch)
97
Zipper Insertion
97
Changing the Start and End Angles of the Stitch Pattern (Stitch Tapering Function)
99
Making Adjustments
102
Making Step Stitch Patterns (for 7Mm Satin Stitch Patterns Only)
103
Using the Memory Function
104
Saving Stitch Patterns
104
Retrieving Stitch Patterns
104
Chapter 4 BASIC EMBROIDERY
107
Before Embroidering
107
Embroidery Step by Step
107
Attaching Embroidery Foot "W+" with LED Pointer
107
About the Embroidery Unit
108
Selecting Patterns
109
Selecting Embroidery Patterns
110
Selecting Character Patterns
111
Selecting Frame Patterns
113
Combining Patterns
113
Editing Patterns
115
Previewing the Pattern
117
Changing the Size and the Density of the Pattern
118
Creating Repeated Patterns
118
Embroidering the Pattern Repeatedly
122
Deselect Region Setting (no Sew Setting)
123
Editing Colors
124
Changing the Thread Color
124
Finding New Color Schemes with the Color Visualizer Function
125
Thread Color Sorting
127
Viewing the Embroidery Screen
128
Preparing the Fabric
130
Attaching Iron-On Stabilizers (Backing) to the Fabric
130
Hooping the Fabric in the Embroidery Frame
131
Attaching the Embroidery Frame
133
Confirming the Pattern Position
134
Checking the Needle Drop Point with the Embroidery Foot "W+" with LED Pointer
134
Displaying a Background Image
135
Checking the Pattern Position
136
The 2-Point Embroidery Positioning Function
137
Embroidering a Pattern
141
Embroidering Attractive Finishes
141
Embroidering Patterns
142
Using Appliqués
143
Adjustments During the Embroidery Process
145
If the Thread Breaks or the Bobbin Runs out of Thread During Embroidering
145
Resuming Embroidery after Turning off the Power
146
Chapter 5 ADVANCED EMBROIDERY
147
Various Embroidering Functions
147
Basting Embroidery
147
Creating an Appliqué Piece
148
Making Embroidery Adjustments
151
Adjusting Thread Tension
151
Adjusting the Alternate Bobbin Case
152
Screw)
152
Using the Automatic Thread Cutting Function
153
(End Color Trim)
153
Using the Thread Trimming Function (Jump Stitch Trim)
154
Adjusting the Embroidery Speed
154
Changing the Thread Color Display
155
Aligning the Pattern and the Needle
155
Embroidering Linked Characters
156
Using the Memory Function
157
Saving Embroidery Patterns
157
Retrieving Embroidery Patterns
158
Embroidery Applications
159
Using a Frame Pattern to Make an Appliqué
159
Embroidering Couching Patterns
160
Creating Stippling, Echo Quilting, or Decorative Fill Patterns Around a Design
163
Embroidering Split Embroidery Patterns
164
Chapter 6 IQ DESIGNER
165
About Iq Designer
165
Pattern Drawing Screen
165
Before Creating Designs
167
Drawing Lines
167
Drawing Regions
168
Using the Stamp Key
169
Using the Erase Key
170
Using the Select Key
170
Stitch Settings Screen
171
Specifying Individual Stitch Settings
171
Specifying Global Stitch Settings
172
Loading the Background Image
173
Line Conversion
174
Create a Pattern with Line Conversion
174
Illustration Conversion
176
Create a Pattern with Illustration Conversion
176
Stippling
178
Basic Stippling with IQ Designer
178
Decorative Stitching Around a Pattern in Embroidery (a Quilting Function)
180
Iq Intuition- Monitoring App
182
Iq Intuition- Positioning App
183
Chapter 7 APPENDIX
185
Care and Maintenance
185
Cleaning the LCD
185
Cleaning the Machine Surface
185
Restrictions on Oiling
185
Precautions on Storing the Machine
185
Cleaning the Race
185
Cleaning the Bobbin Case
186
Cleaning the Cutter in the Bobbin Case Area
187
Before Lending or Disposing of the Product
187
Adjusting the Screen
188
Touch Panel Is Malfunctioning
188
Troubleshooting
188
Frequent Troubleshooting Topics
188
Upper Thread Is too Tight
188
Tangled Thread on Wrong Side of Fabric
189
Incorrect Thread Tension
189
Fabric Is Caught in the Machine and Cannot be Removed
190
If the Thread Becomes Tangled under the Bobbin Winder Seat
191
List of Symptoms
192
Error Messages
196
Specifications
198
Updating Your Machine's Software
200
Update Procedure Using USB Media
200
Update Procedure Using Wireless LAN Connection
200
Stitch Setting Chart
201
Index
208
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