baby lock BLTA2 Altair 2 Sewing and Embroidery Machine User Guide

June 13, 2024
Baby Lock

baby lock BLTA2 Altair 2 Sewing and Embroidery Machine

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FOR THE LOVE OF SEWING
To register your machine warranty and receive Baby Lock product updates and offers, go to babylock.com/login. If you have questions about registration, visit your Authorized Baby Lock Retailer.

Refer to the Instruction and Reference Guide for detailed instructions. Also, there are differences in the keys and screens depending on the display language. In this guide, English screens are used for basic explanations.

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Operations Available with a Wireless Network Connection

  • This machine supports a wireless network connection. The following useful operations will be available if the machine is connected to a wireless network.

For updating

  • Directly download the update file to the machine.

Para bordar

IQ Intuition- Positioning
With IQ Intuition- Positioning app, you can position your embroidery designs on the fabric by capturing image of the hooped fabric and sending the image to your machine. Please visit the following URL for more features and details. https://www.babylock.com/  positioning_manual_2

IQ Intuition- Monitoring
Conveniently check the operating status of the machine from your smart device by using IQ Intuition- Monitoring app.

Design Database Transfer
Wirelessly transfer an embroidery pattern from your computer to the machine by using the Design Database Transfer app. Please visit the following URL for more features and details.

Palette
Wirelessly transfer to the machine an embroidery pattern edited with embroidery editing software (Palette version 11 or later) on a computer. Also, transfer to Palette an embroidery pattern edited on the machine.

  • For details on each function, refer to the Instruction and Reference Guide.

Wireless Network Connection

  • When you first turn on the machine, the following message about a wireless LAN connection appears. To set up a connection, touch , and then continue with step 5 .baby-lock-BLTA2-Altair-2-Sewing-and-Embroidery-Machine-fig-6
  • Find your security information (SSID and network key) and note it.
  • Touch beside > “Wireless LAN Setup Wizard”. baby-lock-BLTA2-Altair-2-Sewing-and-Embroidery-Machine-fig-9
  • Select > beside the SSID that was noted in step 3 .
  • Enter the network key (password) that was noted in step 3 , and then touch it.baby-lock-BLTA2-Altair-2-Sewing-and-Embroidery-Machine-fig-11

Winding the Bobbin

  • Follow the numbered steps below in order. Refer to the Instruction and Reference Guide for detailed instructions.

  • Use the plastic bobbin that comes with this machine or bobbins of the same type. The bobbin included with the machine is Class 15 type bobbin.

    • 11.5 mm (approx. 7/16 inch)

Using the Supplemental Spool Pin

  • You can wind the bobbin during sewing.

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Using the Spool Pin
You can use the main spool pin to wind the bobbin before sewing.baby-lock-
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Setting the Bobbin

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Upper Threading

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Preparing to Embroider

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Removing and Installing the Needle Plate

  • Removing the needle platebaby-lock-BLTA2-Altair-2-Sewing-and-Embroidery-Machine-fig-21
  • Installing the needle plate

Selecting Stitch or Embroidery Patterns

LCD Flow Chart

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Utility Stitches
When the machine is turned on, the opening movie is played. Touch the screen to display the home screen. Touch to display the utility stitch screen. Either “1-01 Straight stitch (Left)” or “1-03 Straight stitch (Middle)” is displayed, depending on the “Initial Position” selected in the settings screen.baby-
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Character/Decorative Stitches

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Selecting Stitch or Embroidery Patterns

  • Embroidery Patterns

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Summary of Stitch Patterns

  • Utility Stitches

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Character/Decorative Stitches

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References

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