Bernina 215 Owner's Manual

BERNINA 215

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”Welcome to

the BERNINA

family”

In choosing BERNINA, you are assured of years of rewarding sewing. For over 100 years my family

has concentrated on providing complete satisfaction to our customers. And it is my personal wish to

continue this tradition of offering you Swiss precision engineering combined with state of the art

technology and an after sales service second to none.

The new BERNINA 215 are characterized by a youthful appeal which is combined with a range of

added value features to give you, dear Customer, more sewing pleasure than ever before. Enjoy

modern, creative sewing with BERNINA: our wide range of accessories as well as our sewing publica-

tions brimming with imaginative ideas and practical tips all add to the joy of sewing BERNINA style.

Any questions you have will be dealt with courteously and efficiently by our highly trained BERNINA

dealers, who will also be glad to service your sewing computer for you.

H.P. Ueltschi

Owner

www.bernina.com

BERNINA International AG • CH-8266 Steckborn/Switzerland

Safety instructions

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:

Read all instructions before using this sewing computer.

When the sewing computer is not in use, it should be disconnected from the electricity supply by removing the plug from the outlet.

DANGER

To reduce the risk of electrical shock:

1. The sewing computer should never be left unattended when plugged in.

2. Always unplug the sewing computer from

the electrical outlet immediately after using and before cleaning.

3. LED radiation. Do not view directly with optical instruments. LED class 1M

WARNING

To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock or injury to persons:

1. Use the sewing computer only for purposes as described in this manual. Use only attachments/accessory recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this manual.

2. Do not allow the sewing computer to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when this sewing computer is used by or near children and infirm persons. This sewing computer is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the sewing computer by a person responsible for their safety. Children must be kept under supervision to ensure

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that they do not play with the sewing computer.

3. Never operate this sewing computer if:

- it has a damaged cord or plug

- it is not working properly

- it has been dropped or damaged

- it has fallen into water Take the sewing computer to the nearest

authorized BERNINA dealer for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment.

4. Never operate the sewing computer with any air vents blocked. Keep ventilation openings of the sewing computer free from lint, dust and/or fabric bits.

5. Keep fingers away from all moving parts. Special care is required in the needle area of the sewing computer.

6. Never drop or insert any objects into any opening on the sewing computer.

7. Do not use the sewing computer outdoors.

8. Do not operate the sewing computer where aerosol products (spray) or oxygen is being administered.

9 . Do not pull or push the fabric while

stitching. This may deflect the needle, causing it to break.

10. Do not use bent needles.

11. Always use the BERNINA original stitch plate. The wrong stitch plate can cause needle breakage.

12. To disconnect, turn power switch to «0» (off), then remove the plug from the outlet. Do not unplug by pulling the cord, instead grasp the plug to pull it from the outlet.

13. Turn power switch to «0» (off) when making any adjustments in the needle area, such as changing the needle or the presser foot, etc.

14. Always unplug the sewing computer from the electrical outlet when carrying out cleaning or maintenance work or any other user servicing adjustments mentioned in this manual.

15. This sewing computer is provided with double insulation (except USA and Canada). Use only genuine replacement parts. Please note the advice on the servicing of doubleinsulated products.

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SERVICING DOUBLE INSULATED PRODUCTS

In a double-insulated product, two systems of insulation are provided instead of grounding. No grounding means is provided on a double-insu lated product nor should a means for grounded be added to the product. Servicing a doubleinsulated product requires extreme care and knowledge of the system and should only be done by qualified service personnel. Replacement parts for a double-insulated pro duct must be identical to the original parts in the product.

A double insulated product is marked with the words: «Double-Insulation» or «doubleinsulated».

The symbol product.

may also be marked on the

DISCLAIMER

No liability will be assumed for any possible damage which arises from misuse of this sewing computer. This sewing computer is intended for household use only. This sewing computer complies with the European Directive 2004/108/EC relating to Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC).

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Note:

Please find the latest version of your instruction manual at

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Environmental Protection

BERNINA is committed to the protection of the environment. We strive to minimize the environmental impact of our products by continuously improving product design and our technology of manufacturing.

At end of life please dispose this product in an environmentally

responsible way according to the national directive. Do not throw away this product with your household waste. In case of doubt, please contact your dealer.

5 Safety instructions - Contents

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

Details of the sewing computer

Front view

15 16

13 12

Right end

7 Details of the sewing computer

1 Bobbin cover 2 Stitch plate 3 Attachment base for

special accessories

4 Sewing table socket 5 Presser foot shaft 6 Needle clamp with fixation

screw

7 Needle Threader 8 Thread guide 9 Reverse button 10 Thread take up cover 11 Thread path 12 Bobbin pre-tension 13 Thread tension adjustment 14 LCD display 15 Needle stop up/down 16 1/2 motor speed 17 Bobbin winder 18 Stitch width button 19 Needle position button

20 Stitch length button 21 clr/del-button 22 Stitch selection buttons 23 Handwheel 24 Balance adjustment 25 Power switch on/off 26 Power plug socket 27 Drop feed-dog 28 Foot control socket 29 Spool pin (vertical,

collapsible)

30 Carrying handle 31 Horizontal spool pin 32 Rear thread guide 33 Accessory box connection 34 Presser foot lifter (manual) 35 Thread cutter

Back view

Standard Accessories

Accessories

Power cable

Foot control

•

Fabric cover

•

Accessory case

•

2 bobbins (one of them in the

bobbin case)

•

Presser feet shaft with 5 soles

•

Selection of 130/705H needles

•

Seam ripper

•

Lint brush

•

3 spool discs

•

Foam pad

•

Oiler

•

Foot control

•

Power cable

•

Angular Torx button

•

Warranty card

•

plug A into sewing computer

•

plug B into wall socket

Foot control cable

•

plug C into sewing computer

Power switch (D) 1 the computer is switched on

0 the computer is switched off

The sewing light is switched on and off with the power switch.

Important! (USA/Canada only)

This sewing computer has a po la rized plug (one blade wider than the other). To re duce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug

The foot control regulates the sewing speed

Sewing speed is adjusted by applying more or less pressure to the foot control.

Important! (USA/Canada only)

Use only foot controller type SR-1 with sewing computer B215.

Self storing cord

•

wind the cord on the reel

•

insert the plug into the groove provided

When sewing

•

unwind the cableThe power cable

Refer to the safety instruction!

does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrican to install the proper outlet. Do not modify the plug in any way.

Standard snap-on soles

Presser foot shaft

for snap-on soles

9 Feet selection

1 Reverse pattern sole

for practical and decorative stitches

4 Zipper sole

for sewing in zippers

Note that all presser feet are available as stable feet as well.

2 Overlock sole

Overlock seams, hems, oversewing edges, narrow satin stitches

5 Blind stitch sole

Blind hems, edge stitching

3 Buttonhole sole

for manual buttonholes

10 Optional accessories

Sewing table

Lens Set

To attach

•

raise the needle and presser foot

•

place the table over the free arm and press firmly so that it engages on the fixing cam

To remove

•

raise the needle and presser foot

•

pull the table out of the fixing cam

•

pull in a horizontal position to the left

We recommend the use of the BERNINA Lens Set for more comfort when sewing.

Scale of sewing table

•

«0» corresponds to the centre

needle position

Foot Control

Seam guide for sewing table

•

insert into the groove (under-

side of table) from the right or left

•

it can be freely adjust over the

whole width of the table Note: Remove the presser foot or the presser foot shaft when attaching the seam guide!

Sewing speed

•

control the sewing speed by

depressing the foot control

•

raise or lower the needle by

tapping on the foot control with your heel

Optional accessories 11

Start-stop-unit

Note: If the foot control is connected with the sewing computer, the Start-stop-unit is deactivated.

With the Start-stop-unit (SSU) the start-stop-function can be controlled by hand.

•

press start-stop-button A =

stitching starts

•

with the speed regulator B

the sewing speed can be regulated by hand

•

to interrupt or stop sewing =

press start-stop-button A again

LED Sewing Light

Please refer to the safety instructions!

The LED sewing light illuminates the sewing area and has a long product life.

Attention: Please note that a defective sewing light must ONLY be replaced by an authorized technician. The sewing computer must be taken to an authorized BERNINA dealer!

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