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Question posted by Anonymous-41659 on November 1st, 2011

Threading Bernina 215

Help - don't understand the manual. Just bought the 215 and can't thread it up. Got as far as step D but don't understand how to use the E guide, nor how to use the needle threader.

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User Guide - Page 1

... after sales service second to give you . For over 100 years my family has concentrated on providing complete satisfaction to service your sewing computer for you , dear Customer, more sewing pleasure than ever before. Ueltschi Owner www.bernina.com BERNINA International AG • CH-8266 Steckborn/Switzerland The new BERNINA 215 are assured of years of...

User Guide - Page 2

... this manual. This may deflect the needle, causing it should be disconnected from lint, dust and/or fabric bits. 5. Children must be kept under supervision to persons: 1. it has been dropped or damaged - Do not use the BERNINA original stitch plate. 2 Safety instructions Important safety instructions When using this sewing computer is used as described...

User Guide - Page 3

... this manual. 15. In case of the system and should a means for grounded be assumed for any possible damage which arises from the outlet. 13. Use only genuine replacement parts. This sewing computer ... are provided instead of double-insulated products. At end of this product in the needle area, such as changing the needle or the presser foot, etc. 14. Turn power switch to «0» ...

User Guide - Page 4

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. The accessory included can differ from country to unannounced changes and ...

User Guide - Page 7

...-dog 7 Needle Threader 28 Foot control socket 8 Thread guide 9 Reverse button 29 Spool pin (vertical, collapsible) 29 10 Thread take up cover 30 Carrying handle 11 Thread path 31 Horizontal spool pin 12 Bobbin pre-tension 32 Rear thread guide 13 Thread tension adjustment 33 Accessory box connection 14 LCD display 34 Presser foot lifter (manual) 15 Needle stop...

User Guide - Page 10

Lens Set We recommend the use of the BERNINA Lens Set for sewing table • insert into the groove (under- side of table) from the right or left Scale of sewing table • «0» corresponds to the centre needle position Seam guide for more comfort when sewing. Foot Control Sewing speed • control the sewing speed by depressing the...

User Guide - Page 11

... be taken to an authorized BERNINA dealer! Please refer to interrupt or stop sewing = press start-stop -unit is deactivated. Attention: Please note that a defective sewing light must be replaced by an authorized technician. Start-stop-unit B A Note: If the foot control is connected with the speed regulator B the sewing speed can be controlled...

User Guide - Page 12

12 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 take thread through the rear guide and round the pre-tension stud • wind the thread two to three times around the empty bobbin...

User Guide - Page 13

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 ...Bobbin thread cutter • insert the bobbin case • take the thread over cutter A • thread is cut • close the bobbin cover Note: The bobbin thread does not have to be brought up as the loose end is just ...

User Guide - Page 14

...; insert the needle as far as it will go • tighten the needle clamp screw Please refer to the left under the spring until ... ... Changing the needle Pull the thread to the safety instruction! Removing the needle • raise the needle • turn clock wise when thread is pulled. 14 Setting up the sewing computer Inserting the...

User Guide - Page 15

... shaft • lower the presser foot lifter and the foot sole will click into its vertical position • when using large reels, add the foam pad A for sewing with more than one thread, i.e. double A needle work • raise the pin until it clicks into position Please refer to release the sole Attaching the presser...

User Guide - Page 16

.... 16 Setting up level • take thread down and through rear guide A • then into slit of upper thread tension • pull thread down to the right of the take-up cover to B • take -up the sewing computer Threading the upper thread A Attaching the thread spool • raise the needle and the presser foot • switch the...

User Guide - Page 17

... to the needle Thread in front of needle • p ut the thread from the front into the guide until it catches in hook • raise the needle • lower the presser foot • lay the thread behind hook B and hold lightly Lever down • press lever A down and simul- Needle Threader Setting up the sewing computer 17 A B Thread in the...

User Guide - Page 18

... length selected. Buttonholes are helpful for quilting • the vertical measurements correspond to the distance between the needle and the line • needle insertion point is determined by one step. The length of this step is position «0» (center needle position) • the measurements are marked to guide the fabric for sewing seams and precise topstitching, etc...

User Guide - Page 19

... side of the fabric • to increase the upper thread tension turn tension adjustment wheel to 3-1 For example: Tension Metallic thread approx. 3 Monofilament approx. 2-4 Upper thread tension too loose • the upper thread is used , the tension may need adjusting for normal sewing work • for special sewing work, the tension can be adjusted to suit the...

User Guide - Page 20

... has been adjusted, return it to suit the fabric and produce perfect results. Different fabrics, threads and stabilizers can be remedied with Balance to the normal setting once sewing is completed. 20 Operating instructions Balance Your sewing computer has been tested and factory set using a double layer of cretonne fabric and Metrosene 100...

User Guide - Page 31

... thread and faulty stitching or thread breakage can occur with damaged needles. bent needle blunt needle hooked needle Needle and fabric Condition of needle The needle must be too narrow for thread When sewing, the thread runs in perfect condition. The finer the needle, the lower the number. Sewing needles 31 Important facts about sewing needles Your BERNINA uses needle...

User Guide - Page 33

Never use alcohol, petrol, white spirit or any type of oil into the hook race • run 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 is stored in a cold...

User Guide - Page 34

... bobbin is correct - Ideally needles should be able to your BERNINA dealer. • The needle is blunt or bent. Needle breaks • Needle clamp screw loose. • Fabric taken out in the bobbin case. Take your sewing computer to identify and remedy faults by checking the following. Check upper and lower threads. • Use the correct spool disc...

User Guide - Page 35

...Needle position Needle stop Needle Threader Needle up/down Needles Index 35 8 18 18 8, 10 23, 28 14 21 10 33 22 21 22 17 22 31, 32 O Optional accessories 10, 11 P Power cable 8 R Reverse sewing Running stitch 22 23, 25 S Seam guide 10 Sewing light 11 Sewing... 15 T Thread cutter Thread tension Threading Threads Triple straight stitch Trouble shooting U Upper thread W Winding ...