Baby Lock BLTA, Instruction & Reference Manual

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NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS
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Measurements on the needle plate, bobbin cover (with
mark) and needle plate cover
The measurements on the bobbin cover are references
for stitch patterns with a middle (center) needle
position. The measurements on the needle plate and the
needle plate cover are references for stitches with a left
needle position.
1
For stitches with a middle (center) needle position
2
For stitches with a left needle position
3
Left needle position on the needle plate <inch>
4
Left needle position on the needle plate <cm>
5
Middle (center) needle position on the bobbin cover
(with mark) <inch>
6
Left needle position on the needle plate cover <inch>
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Operation Buttons
1
“Start/Stop” button
Press the “Start/Stop” button to start or stop the machine. The
button changes color according to the machine’s operation
mode.
2
Reverse stitch button
Press the reverse button to sew reverse or reinforcement
stitches depending on the selected stitch pattern. (page 59)
3
Reinforcement stitch button
Press the reinforcement button to sew a single stitch
repeatedly and tie-off. (page 59)
For character/decorative stitches, press this button to end with
a full stitch instead of at a mid-point.
The LED beside the button automatically lights up while the
stitch is being sewn and goes off when sewing is finished.
4
Needle position button
Press the needle position button to raise or lower the needle
position. Pressing the button twice sews a single stitch.
5
Thread cutter button
Press the thread cutter button after sewing to automatically
trim the excess thread.
6
Presser foot lifter button
Press the presser foot lifter button to lower the presser foot and
apply pressure to the fabric. Press this button again to raise the
presser foot.
7
Sewing Speed controller
Use the sewing speed controller to adjust the sewing speed.
Move the slide to the left to sew at slower speeds. Move the
slide to the right to sew at higher speeds.
8
Automatic threading button
Use the automatic threading button to automatically thread the
needle.
Green: The machine is ready or is operating.
Red: The machine is not ready.