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... To reduce the risk of electrical shock: 1. Keep fingers away from lint, dust and/or fabric bits. 5. Do not use the BERNINA original stitch plate. Always use the sewing computer outdoors. 8. DANGER To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock or injury to persons:... sewing computer where aerosol products (spray) or oxygen is not intended for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment. 4. The wrong stitch plate can cause needle breakage. Always unplug the sewing computer from the outlet. it has been dropped or damaged - it should never...
... To reduce the risk of electrical shock: 1. Keep fingers away from lint, dust and/or fabric bits. 5. Do not use the BERNINA original stitch plate. Always use the sewing computer outdoors. 8. DANGER To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock or injury to persons:... sewing computer where aerosol products (spray) or oxygen is not intended for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment. 4. The wrong stitch plate can cause needle breakage. Always unplug the sewing computer from the outlet. it has been dropped or damaged - it should never...
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Important safety Instructions 2 Details of the sewing computer 6 Standard Accessories 8 Feet selection 9 Optional Accessories 10 Setting up the sewing computer 12 Operating instructions 20 Stitch overview 23 Selected practical stitches 24 Sewing Needles 31 Maintenance 33 Troubleshooting 34 Index 35 Contents 5
Important safety Instructions 2 Details of the sewing computer 6 Standard Accessories 8 Feet selection 9 Optional Accessories 10 Setting up the sewing computer 12 Operating instructions 20 Stitch overview 23 Selected practical stitches 24 Sewing Needles 31 Maintenance 33 Troubleshooting 34 Index 35 Contents 5
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Details of the sewing computer 7 1 Bobbin cover 20 Stitch length button 2 Stitch plate 21 clr/del-button 3 Attachment base for 22 Stitch selection buttons special accessories 23 Handwheel 4 Sewing table socket 24 Balance adjustment 5 Presser foot shaft 25 Power switch on/off 6 Needle clamp with fixation 26 ... box connection 14 LCD display 34 Presser foot lifter (manual) 15 Needle stop up/down 35 Thread cutter 16 1/2 motor speed 17 Bobbin winder 18 Stitch width button 19 Needle position button 31 30 4 Back view 32 33 34 35 7 3
Details of the sewing computer 7 1 Bobbin cover 20 Stitch length button 2 Stitch plate 21 clr/del-button 3 Attachment base for 22 Stitch selection buttons special accessories 23 Handwheel 4 Sewing table socket 24 Balance adjustment 5 Presser foot shaft 25 Power switch on/off 6 Needle clamp with fixation 26 ... box connection 14 LCD display 34 Presser foot lifter (manual) 15 Needle stop up/down 35 Thread cutter 16 1/2 motor speed 17 Bobbin winder 18 Stitch width button 19 Needle position button 31 30 4 Back view 32 33 34 35 7 3
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Standard snap-on soles Presser foot shaft for snap-on soles 1 Reverse pattern sole for practical and decorative stitches 4 Zipper sole for sewing in zippers 2 Overlock sole Overlock seams, hems, oversewing edges, narrow satin stitches 5 Blind stitch sole Blind hems, edge stitching Feet selection 9 3 Buttonhole sole for manual buttonholes Note that all presser feet are available as stable feet as well.
Standard snap-on soles Presser foot shaft for snap-on soles 1 Reverse pattern sole for practical and decorative stitches 4 Zipper sole for sewing in zippers 2 Overlock sole Overlock seams, hems, oversewing edges, narrow satin stitches 5 Blind stitch sole Blind hems, edge stitching Feet selection 9 3 Buttonhole sole for manual buttonholes Note that all presser feet are available as stable feet as well.
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... (SSU) the start-stop-function can be regulated by an authorized technician. Attention: Please note that a defective sewing light must be taken to an authorized BERNINA dealer! Start-stop-unit B A Note: If the foot control is connected with the speed regulator B the sewing speed can be controlled by hand. • press.... The sewing computer must ONLY be replaced by hand • to the safety instructions! Please refer to interrupt or stop sewing = press start -stop-button A = stitching starts • with the sewing computer, the Start-stop-unit is deactivated.
... (SSU) the start-stop-function can be regulated by an authorized technician. Attention: Please note that a defective sewing light must be taken to an authorized BERNINA dealer! Start-stop-unit B A Note: If the foot control is connected with the speed regulator B the sewing speed can be controlled by hand. • press.... The sewing computer must ONLY be replaced by hand • to the safety instructions! Please refer to interrupt or stop sewing = press start -stop-button A = stitching starts • with the sewing computer, the Start-stop-unit is deactivated.
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... and simul- taneously guide the thread around hook B to the right to back over the cutter • the threads release as soon as the first stitch is sewn
... and simul- taneously guide the thread around hook B to the right to back over the cutter • the threads release as soon as the first stitch is sewn
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The length of this step is determined by one step. 18 Setting up the sewing computer Stitch plate Note: To change the stitch plate see page 33 Stitch plate markings • the stitch plate is marked with housing = sewing position Button depressed = feed-dog is lowered • for sewing ...topstitching, etc. • the horizontal markings are helpful for free-hand sewing or dar- With an extremely short stitch length, the steps are sewn with a very short stitch length. The fabric moves under the foot quite slowly, even at full sewing speed. Buttonholes are also short....
The length of this step is determined by one step. 18 Setting up the sewing computer Stitch plate Note: To change the stitch plate see page 33 Stitch plate markings • the stitch plate is marked with housing = sewing position Button depressed = feed-dog is lowered • for sewing ...topstitching, etc. • the horizontal markings are helpful for free-hand sewing or dar- With an extremely short stitch length, the steps are sewn with a very short stitch length. The fabric moves under the foot quite slowly, even at full sewing speed. Buttonholes are also short....
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...adjusting for normal sewing work • for the best results. If other sewing or embroidery threads are used to suit the fabric and chosen stitch. Thread tension A Setting up the sewing computer 19 The basic setting • is indicated when the red line on the tension ...thread tension turn tension adjustment wheel to suit the fabric The tension is factory set both the upper and lower thread tension. Perfect stitch formation • the stitch formation is in line with the marking A • the tension does not need adjusting to set for special sewing work, the...
...adjusting for normal sewing work • for the best results. If other sewing or embroidery threads are used to suit the fabric and chosen stitch. Thread tension A Setting up the sewing computer 19 The basic setting • is indicated when the red line on the tension ...thread tension turn tension adjustment wheel to suit the fabric The tension is factory set both the upper and lower thread tension. Perfect stitch formation • the stitch formation is in line with the marking A • the tension does not need adjusting to set for special sewing work, the...
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... and stabilizers can be remedied with Balance to the normal setting once sewing is completed. Honeycomb stitch on jersey, buttonholes, etc. Applications: Practical stitches, e.g. Normal position Denser stitch formation (shorter stitch length) Finer stitch formation (longer stitch length) Note: If the balance has been adjusted, return it to suit the fabric and ... factory set using a double layer of cretonne fabric and Metrosene 100/2 threads (Arova Mettler, Switzerland). This can naturally affect the stitch balance so that they are sewn too close together or not close enough.
... and stabilizers can be remedied with Balance to the normal setting once sewing is completed. Honeycomb stitch on jersey, buttonholes, etc. Applications: Practical stitches, e.g. Normal position Denser stitch formation (shorter stitch length) Finer stitch formation (longer stitch length) Note: If the balance has been adjusted, return it to suit the fabric and ... factory set using a double layer of cretonne fabric and Metrosene 100/2 threads (Arova Mettler, Switzerland). This can naturally affect the stitch balance so that they are sewn too close together or not close enough.
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... position (9 positions) 4 needle stop up/down 5 stitch number 6 recommended foot for selected stitch 7 satin stitch; straight stitch • return to the right Stitch length • left button = narrow the stitch width • right button = widen the stitch width • the basic settings of your choice; zig-zag • select another stitch, e.g. stitch number and basic width and length settings...
... position (9 positions) 4 needle stop up/down 5 stitch number 6 recommended foot for selected stitch 7 satin stitch; straight stitch • return to the right Stitch length • left button = narrow the stitch width • right button = widen the stitch width • the basic settings of your choice; zig-zag • select another stitch, e.g. stitch number and basic width and length settings...
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...Reverse sewing quick reverse: • press button • Sewing computer sews reverse until button is selected, the first step blinks on the display stitch length 3 mm) Applications: • programming buttonholes • programming darning program • manual securing (seam begin and end) continous reverse: &#...8226; press button quickly twice • the sewing computer sews the chosen stitch in reverse • press button once to cancel 1/2 motor speed • press the button and the sewing speed will be halved &#...
...Reverse sewing quick reverse: • press button • Sewing computer sews reverse until button is selected, the first step blinks on the display stitch length 3 mm) Applications: • programming buttonholes • programming darning program • manual securing (seam begin and end) continous reverse: &#...8226; press button quickly twice • the sewing computer sews the chosen stitch in reverse • press button once to cancel 1/2 motor speed • press the button and the sewing speed will be halved &#...
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...Automatic darning for all simple zig-zag such as oversewing fine fabrics. All Stitch work 2 Zig-zag stitch Most fabric types; Overlock = sew and neaten in tough, heavy fabrics 5 Blind stitch Most types of interlock and smooth fabrics; Overlock seams, flat joining seams...all super-stretch fabrics 9 Honeycomb stitch Most types of fabric; blouses, shirts, trousers, bedlinens, etc. Stitch overview Stitch overview 23 1 Straight stitch All non-stretch fabrics. Sewing on soft jerseys and fine fabrics, decorative seams 6 Double overlock stitch All types of fabric. blind ...
...Automatic darning for all simple zig-zag such as oversewing fine fabrics. All Stitch work 2 Zig-zag stitch Most fabric types; Overlock = sew and neaten in tough, heavy fabrics 5 Blind stitch Most types of interlock and smooth fabrics; Overlock seams, flat joining seams...all super-stretch fabrics 9 Honeycomb stitch Most types of fabric; blouses, shirts, trousers, bedlinens, etc. Stitch overview Stitch overview 23 1 Straight stitch All non-stretch fabrics. Sewing on soft jerseys and fine fabrics, decorative seams 6 Double overlock stitch All types of fabric. blind ...
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...and over the edge of the fabric on the next stroke • do not select too wide a width or too long a stitch - 24 Selected practical stitches Straight stitch No. 1 Use reverse pattern sole No. 1 or blindstitch sole No. 5 Outer Edges • needle position far left for ... 5 • set to right needle position to stitch along upper edge Zig-zag stitch No. 2 A Fabric edges finished with zig-zag stitch B Zig-zag stitch with altered stitch length C Zig-zag stitch with altered stitch width Use reverse pattern sole No. 1 Zig-zag stitch • for all fabrics • for neatening edges...
...and over the edge of the fabric on the next stroke • do not select too wide a width or too long a stitch - 24 Selected practical stitches Straight stitch No. 1 Use reverse pattern sole No. 1 or blindstitch sole No. 5 Outer Edges • needle position far left for ... 5 • set to right needle position to stitch along upper edge Zig-zag stitch No. 2 A Fabric edges finished with zig-zag stitch B Zig-zag stitch with altered stitch length C Zig-zag stitch with altered stitch width Use reverse pattern sole No. 1 Zig-zag stitch • for all fabrics • for neatening edges...
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... to raw edge, matching up marks Sewing • stretch the elastic to fit the raw edge while sewing • trim excess fabric close to the stitching Use reverse pattern sole No. 1 Open Seam • durable seam for firm and densely woven fabrics such as denim and corduroy • reinforced seam for... garment areas subject to hard wear Decorative top stitch • lengthen out stitch and use as a decorative top stitch with denim Note: For best results when topstitching with the triple...
... to raw edge, matching up marks Sewing • stretch the elastic to fit the raw edge while sewing • trim excess fabric close to the stitching Use reverse pattern sole No. 1 Open Seam • durable seam for firm and densely woven fabrics such as denim and corduroy • reinforced seam for... garment areas subject to hard wear Decorative top stitch • lengthen out stitch and use as a decorative top stitch with denim Note: For best results when topstitching with the triple...
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26 Selected practical stitches Blind stitch No. 5 Double overlock stitch No. 6 Use blind stitch sole No. 5 For «invisible» hems in medium to suit the fabric • after sewing about 10 cm (4"), check both sides of fabric and ... the edge of the fabric Sewing 2 • guide the raw edge along the pin on the overlock sole or the reverse pattern sole • the stitch will form over the pin and over the edge of the fold (same as hand sewing) • adjust the...
26 Selected practical stitches Blind stitch No. 5 Double overlock stitch No. 6 Use blind stitch sole No. 5 For «invisible» hems in medium to suit the fabric • after sewing about 10 cm (4"), check both sides of fabric and ... the edge of the fabric Sewing 2 • guide the raw edge along the pin on the overlock sole or the reverse pattern sole • the stitch will form over the pin and over the edge of the fold (same as hand sewing) • adjust the...
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... reverse pattern sole No. 1 Closed Seam • overlock seam in coarse or loose knits Sewing • sew stretch overlock along the fabric edge • the stitch should sew over the edge of the fabric on the right sewing of the needle Use reverse pattern sole No. 1 Open Seam • very elastic...
... reverse pattern sole No. 1 Closed Seam • overlock seam in coarse or loose knits Sewing • sew stretch overlock along the fabric edge • the stitch should sew over the edge of the fabric on the right sewing of the needle Use reverse pattern sole No. 1 Open Seam • very elastic...
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28 Selected practical stitches Honeycomb stitch No. 9 Zippers with Straight stitch No. 1 Use reverse pattern sole No. 1 Ribbing with needle position far left Sewing 4 • sew in zipper • fabric edges should meet over the center ... • sew from the right at a foot's width from the edge • trim surplus fabric (wrong side) • adjust balance if necessary Balance/corrections bring stitch together open out stitch Note: After sewing return balance to the teeth
28 Selected practical stitches Honeycomb stitch No. 9 Zippers with Straight stitch No. 1 Use reverse pattern sole No. 1 Ribbing with needle position far left Sewing 4 • sew in zipper • fabric edges should meet over the center ... • sew from the right at a foot's width from the edge • trim surplus fabric (wrong side) • adjust balance if necessary Balance/corrections bring stitch together open out stitch Note: After sewing return balance to the teeth
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... fabric and stabilizer you intend to decorative effect. the sewing computer stops auto- Darning program, stitch No. 10 Selected practical stitches 29 Buttonhole, stitch No. 11 Use reverse pattern sole No. 1 Darning with Reverse pattern sole No. 1 (auto stitch counter) • insert needle in the same grain direction (with or against) • cut...
... fabric and stabilizer you intend to decorative effect. the sewing computer stops auto- Darning program, stitch No. 10 Selected practical stitches 29 Buttonhole, stitch No. 11 Use reverse pattern sole No. 1 Darning with Reverse pattern sole No. 1 (auto stitch counter) • insert needle in the same grain direction (with or against) • cut...
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...3 2 4 1 sew the first bead forward, stop the sewing computer • press the reverse button 2 sew reverse straight stitch, stop the sewing computer at the first stitch (buttonhole begin) • press the reverse button 3 sew the bartack and the second bead, stop the sewing computer • ...press the reverse button 4 sew the bartack and the securing stitches Individual steps can be eliminated or repeated. 30 Selected practical stitches Sewing a manual standard buttonhole Both beads are sewn in the same direction. Corrections To adjust the ...
...3 2 4 1 sew the first bead forward, stop the sewing computer • press the reverse button 2 sew reverse straight stitch, stop the sewing computer at the first stitch (buttonhole begin) • press the reverse button 3 sew the bartack and the second bead, stop the sewing computer • ...press the reverse button 4 sew the bartack and the securing stitches Individual steps can be eliminated or repeated. 30 Selected practical stitches Sewing a manual standard buttonhole Both beads are sewn in the same direction. Corrections To adjust the ...
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...8226; • Mercerised • • cotton thread Synthetic thread • • Needle appropriate for the thread and faulty stitching or thread breakage can occur with damaged needles. Problems can occur. bent needle blunt needle hooked needle The finer the needle, the... decorative • • If the needle is suitable for which threads. Sewing needles 31 Important facts about sewing needles Your BERNINA uses needle system 130/705H. Needle and fabric Condition of needle The needle must be too narrow for thread When sewing, the thread...
...8226; • Mercerised • • cotton thread Synthetic thread • • Needle appropriate for the thread and faulty stitching or thread breakage can occur with damaged needles. Problems can occur. bent needle blunt needle hooked needle The finer the needle, the... decorative • • If the needle is suitable for which threads. Sewing needles 31 Important facts about sewing needles Your BERNINA uses needle system 130/705H. Needle and fabric Condition of needle The needle must be too narrow for thread When sewing, the thread...
