Bernina 215 Support Question
Bernina 215 Support Question
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Question posted by MAZsupe on February 23rd, 2014
How To Use Bernina 215
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User Guide - Page 1
The new BERNINA 215 are assured of years of sewing BERNINA style. H.P. Ueltschi Owner
www.bernina.com BERNINA International AG • CH-8266 Steckborn/Switzerland "Welcome to give you, dear Customer, more sewing pleasure than ever before. And it is combined with imaginative ideas and practical tips all add to none. Enjoy modern, creative sewing with BERNINA: our wide range...
User Guide - Page 2
...:
Read all moving parts. Special care is not in this sewing computer if: - Do not use bent needles. 11.
Do not use the sewing computer outdoors. 8. When the sewing computer is required in the needle area of the sewing computer by the manufacturer as contained in use the BERNINA original stitch plate. Do not view directly with the...
User Guide - Page 3
... turn power switch to the national directive. Use only genuine replacement parts. Please note the advice on the product. This sewing computer is provided with the words: «... Environmental Protection
BERNINA is marked with double insulation (except USA and Canada).
Servicing a double-insulated product requires extreme care and knowledge of grounding.
This sewing computer complies...
User Guide - Page 4
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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 8
... Torx button • Warranty card
The foot control regulates the sewing speed Sewing speed is switched on 0 the computer is switched off The sewing light is adjusted by applying more or less pressure to the ... and off with sewing computer B215. does not fit fully in any way.
Do not modify the plug in the outlet, reverse the plug. Important! (USA/Canada only) Use only foot controller type...
User Guide - Page 10
... Set
We recommend the use 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.
10
Optional accessories
Sewing table
To attach •...8226; it engages on the foot control with your heel side of the BERNINA Lens Set for sewing table • insert into the groove (under-
User Guide - Page 11
... hand. • press start-stop-button A =
stitching starts • with the sewing computer, the Start-stop -button A again
Optional accessories
11
LED Sewing Light
The LED sewing light illuminates the sewing area and has a long product life. Please refer to an authorized BERNINA dealer!
Start-stop-unit
B A
Note: If the foot control is deactivated...
User Guide - Page 15
... 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 •...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.
User Guide - Page 18
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Button flush with a very short stitch length.
tonholes, etc. • the diagonal markings are useful for quilting • the vertical measurements correspond to the distance between
the needle and the line &#...The fabric moves under the foot quite slowly, even at full sewing speed. 18
Setting up the sewing computer
Stitch plate
Note: To change the stitch plate see page 33
...
User Guide - Page 19
... more to the wrong
side of the fabric • to reduce the upper thread tension turn
tension adjustment wheel to 5-10
If other sewing or embroidery threads are used to 3-1
For example: Tension Metallic thread approx. 3 Monofilament approx. 2-4
Upper thread tension too loose • the upper thread is factory set both the...
User Guide - Page 20
... 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.
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Operating instructions
Balance
Your sewing computer has been tested and factory set using a double layer of cretonne fabric and Metrosene 100/2 threads (Arova Mettler, Switzerland).
User Guide - Page 24
...and not roll • use darning thread for new ...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 ...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 ...
User Guide - Page 25
... and elastic into 4 equal sections
and mark • pin elastic 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...
User Guide - Page 26
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Selected practical stitches
Blind stitch No. 5
Double overlock stitch No. 6
Use blind stitch sole No. 5
For «invisible» hems in knits and jerseys. 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 ...
User Guide - Page 27
... 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 seam for knit fabrics •...
User Guide - Page 28
... 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 Use zipper sole No. 4
Preparation • baste in zipper • fabric edges should meet over the center of the zipper
• the needle...
User Guide - Page 31
...
Important facts about sewing needles
Your BERNINA uses needle system 130/705H. Thick threads,
synthetic mercerised •
•
...long groove on the needle. Needle and fabric Condition of needle The needle must be too narrow for thread When sewing, the thread runs in perfect condition.
Darning thread
•
•
Mercerised • •
cotton thread
...
User Guide - Page 32
...
Special materials are available at your BERNINA dealer. 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 nearly all natural and synthetic fabrics (woven and knitted)
Jersey/Stretch ...
User Guide - Page 33
... squeeze 1-2 drops of oil into the hook race • run the machine for a short time without
thread to the safety instruction! Never use alcohol, petrol, white spirit or any type of solvent to a warm room... is stored in a cold room, it should be brought to clean the sewing computer! Cleaning
Maintenance
33
If the sewing computer is on the left and fold
down at the back right
corner,...
User Guide - Page 34
... and 32 for hard leather. Check
upper and lower threads. • Use the correct spool disc.
Ideally needles should be purchased from your sewing computer to the top. • The needle point does not
suit the fabric being sewn. Take your BERNINA dealer. • The needle is clean • any thread fluff •...
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