Bernina 215 Support Question
Bernina 215 Support Question
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Question posted by majesticlunacy on October 29th, 2012
Bernina 215 Jammed
My Bernina 215 suddenly completely jammed up for no reason when sewing a normal seam. No visble reason why, and I've checked. I've also done all the recommended cleaning. The hand wheel will not move up or down, though I can't tell where exactly the jam is.
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User Guide - Page 1
.... The new BERNINA 215 are assured of years of offering you , dear Customer, more sewing pleasure than ever before. Ueltschi Owner
www.bernina.com BERNINA International AG •...sewing computer for you are characterized by our highly trained BERNINA dealers, who will be dealt with state of sewing BERNINA style. H.P. For over 100 years my family has concentrated on providing complete...
User Guide - Page 2
...kept under supervision to the nearest authorized BERNINA dealer for their safety. it has fallen into any opening on the sewing computer. 7. Never drop or insert ...sewing computer from all instructions before cleaning. 3. The wrong stitch plate can cause needle breakage. This sewing computer is not in this
manual. Always use the sewing computer outdoors. 8.
When the sewing...
User Guide - Page 3
... (except USA and Canada). At end of this sewing computer. Always unplug the sewing computer from the outlet.
13. This sewing computer is provided on the servicing of the environment.... outlet when carrying out cleaning or maintenance work or any adjustments in the product.
Replacement parts for household use only.
Environmental Protection
BERNINA is intended for a double...
User Guide - Page 4
... to unannounced changes and alterations at any time. 4
Imprint
Imprint Typesetting, Layout, DTP: Silvia Bartholdi Graphics: Müller-Melzer ID, Kreuzlingen
© copyright 2010 BERNINA International AG, Steckborn
All rights reserved For technical and product improvement reasons, the sewing computer's features, parts and accessory are subject to country.
User Guide - Page 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
User Guide - Page 6
6
Details of the sewing computer
Details of the sewing computer
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15 16 9 6
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23 20
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Front view
Right end
User Guide - Page 7
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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 Power plug socket
screw
27 Drop feed-...
User Guide - Page 8
... uce the risk of 130/705H needles • Seam ripper • Lint brush • 3 spool discs • Foam pad • Oiler • Foot control • Power cable • Angular Torx button • Warranty card
The foot control regulates the sewing speed Sewing speed is adjusted by applying more or less pressure to...
User Guide - Page 9
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...
User Guide - Page 10
Lens Set
We recommend the use of sewing table • «0» corresponds to the centre
needle position
Seam guide for more comfort when sewing.
10
Optional accessories
Sewing table
To attach •...fixing
cam • pull in a horizontal position to
the left
Scale of the BERNINA Lens Set for sewing table • insert into the groove (under- side of table) from the ...
User Guide - Page 11
... ONLY be taken to an authorized BERNINA dealer!
Attention: Please note that a defective sewing light must be replaced by an authorized technician. With the Start-stop-unit (SSU) the start-stop-function can be regulated by hand • to the safety instructions! Please refer to interrupt or stop sewing = press start -stop-button A =
stitching...
User Guide - Page 12
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Setting up the sewing computer
Winding the bobbin
Winding the bobbin • turn power switch on • place empty bobbin on
spindle
• following the direction of the arrow ...
User Guide - Page 13
Please refer to start sewing.
Bobbin case
Setting up the sewing computer
13
A
To remove the bobbin case • raise the needle • turn power switch to «0» • open the bobbin cover • ...
User Guide - Page 14
... under the spring until ...
... Removing the needle • raise the needle • turn clock wise when thread is pulled. 14
Setting up the sewing computer
Inserting the bobbin
Insert the bobbin Insert the bobbin so that the thread runs clockwise.
User Guide - Page 15
...under the shaft so that the peg sits under the opening of the sewing computer behind the
handwheel
• essential aid for stability Changing the presser foot sole
Setting up the sewing computer
15
Changing the presser foot sole • raise the ... will click into its vertical position
• when using large reels, add the foam pad A for sewing with more than one thread, i.e.
User Guide - Page 18
...• the stitch plate is lowered • for free-hand sewing or dar- tonholes, etc. • the diagonal markings are useful for sewing corners and but- With an extremely short stitch length, the... and diagonal
lines in mm and inches • the lines help to guide the fabric for sewing seams and precise
topstitching, etc. • the horizontal markings are helpful for quilting • the...
User Guide - Page 31
... thread
for decorative •
•
If the needle is suitable for thread When sewing, the thread runs in perfect condition. Needle and fabric Condition of needle The needle...which needle is too fine, the
seams (cordonnet)
groove will be in the long groove on the needle. Sewing needles
31
Important facts about sewing needles
Your BERNINA uses needle system 130/705H.
User Guide - Page 32
Special needles are easier to sew if the appropriate needle is used.
Type of needle Model
Suitable for
Universal 130/705 H
Normal point, slightly rounded
For ...ZWI
Visible hems in stretch fabrics, pintucks, decorative sewing
Needle distance: 1.0 / 1.6 / 2.0 / 2.5 / 3.0 / 4.0
Triple needle 130/705 H-DRI
Needle distance: 3.0
Decorative sewing
Wing needle 130/705 HO
Wing needle (wing)
...
User Guide - Page 33
...the machine for a short time without
thread to prevent oil soiling your work
Cleaning the LCD display and the sewing computer • wipe with a damp cloth
Important!
Cleaning
Maintenance
33
If the sewing computer ... the
locking lever, the locking pin must engage • check by turning the handwheel • insert the bobbin case
Lubricating • squeeze 1-2 drops of...
User Guide - Page 34
.... • Stitch plate or hook tip damaged. Check
upper and lower threads. • Use the correct spool disc. 34
Trouble shooting
Trouble shooting
In most cases you will be able to your BERNINA dealer. brush out any thread fluff • the hook race is clean • any threads are threaded correctly •...
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