Bernina 380, 350 PE, 350 Special Edition, 330 Owner's Manual
BERNINA 330 | 350 PE | 380
Introduction
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Dear Bernina Customer,
Congratulations!
You’ve decided on BERNINA, a reliable choice that will delight you for years to come.
For over 100 years, our family has placed the highest value on satisfied customers. For
myself, it is a matter of personal pride to offer you Swiss precision at the height of
perfection, future-oriented sewing technology, and a comprehensive customer service.
The BERNINA 330, 350 and 380 are primarily aimed at the occasional sewer who puts
great stock in design and customer benefit. These sewing computers are very ergonomically built and therefore even easier to operate, to help you, our esteemed customers,
on your journey to even greater sewing pleasure and perfect results.
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Enjoy creative sewing with BERNINA:
Find out about our varied range of accessory and let yourself be inspired by new sewing
projects at www.bernina.com.
And don’t forget to make use of service and maintenance offers from our highly trained
BERNINA dealers.
H.P. Ueltschi
Owner
BERNINA International AG
CH-8266 Steckborn
www.bernina.com
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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 that they do not play
with the sewing computer.
3. Never operate this sewing computer if:
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it has a damaged cord or plug
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it is not working properly
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it has been dropped or damaged
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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.
Safety Instructions
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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 doubleinsulated product nor should a means for
grounded be added to the product. Servicing a
double-insulated product requires extreme care
and knowledge of the system and should only be
done by qualified service personnel. Replacement
parts for a double-insulated product must be
identical to the original parts in the product.
A double insulated product is marked with the
words: «Double-Insulation» or «double-insulated».
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.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS!
Please find the latest version of
your instruction manual at
www.bernina.com
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.
This sewing computer is intended for household
use only.
If the sewing computer is stored in a cold
room, it should be brought to a warm
room about one hour before use.
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Contents - Key to Signs
Accessory
Preparation
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Details of the sewing computer 8
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Preparation for sewing 10
Functions
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Function buttons on the sewing
computer 24
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Details of the screen 26
Sewing stitches
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Practical stitches 30
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Examples of application 31
Cleaning, maintenance
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Sewing computer and screen 44
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Lubricating 44
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Memory 27
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Buttonholes 36
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Practical-/Quiltstitch 43
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8-23
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30-43
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Troubleshooting
Stitch patterns
Index
Glossary
Balance Correcting abnormalities in stitch formation due to the fabric
clr Deleting settings or data
LED Sewing light system
FHS Free-Hand System = Knee-operated presser-foot lifter
mem Memory = Longterm data store
Bartack Buttonhole-bead cross-connections
Satin stitching Dense zig-zag
Fabric fold Folded edge of material
Hook «Catches» the needle-thread loop, forming
the seam together with the lower thread
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Very important!
Risk of damage!
Supplementary information!
* Not supplied as standard with the BERNINA 330
** Not supplied as standard with the BERNINA 350
*** Not supplied as standard with the BERNINA 380
Standard Accessory
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Fabric cover
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Accessory box */**
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Accessory case ***
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Foot control
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Power cable
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Slide-on table*
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Stitch pattern summary card
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Free-Hand System FHS */**
Accessory
1 5 bobbins (one of them in the bobbin case)
2 Selection of needles
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3 Seam guide, right
4 Height compensating tool
5 Seam ripper
6 Screwdriver, red
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7 Angular Torx button
8 Lint brush
9 Lubricator
10 2 foam pads
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11 3 spool discs
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Accessory
Presser Feet/Snap-On Soles (BERNINA 330/350/350 PE/380)
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Presser Feet - Standard (BERNINA 350/350 PE/380)
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1 No. 1 Reverse pattern sole
2 No. 2 Overlock sole (without 350 PE)
3 No. 3A Automatic Buttonhole foot with
slide
4 No. 4 Zipper sole
5 No. 5 Blindstitch sole
6 No. 8 Jeans sole */**/(without
350 PE)
7 No. 20 Open embroidery sole *
8 No. 37 Patchwork sole (only 350 PE)
1 No. 1 Reverse pattern foot
2 No. 2 Overlock foot (without 350 PE)
3 No. 3A Automatic Buttonhole foot with
slide
4 No. 4 Zipper foot
5 No. 5 Blindstitch foot
6 No. 8 Jeans foot **/(without 350 PE)
7 No. 20 Open embroidery foot
8 No. 37 Patchwork foot (only 350 PE)
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Presser Feet: can vary from country to country (Snap-On Soles or Standard).
More accessories you can
found on www.bernina.com
Accessory Box */**
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Accessory
Storing Accessory
Standard accessory are supplied in a plastic bag. They can be stored as
shown in the picture.
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Accessory Case ***
Standard accessory for the models B330/350 can be carefully stored in the
case. Buttonhole foot 3A is stored inside in a separate compartment.
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Preparation - Details of the sewing computer
Front View
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Detail View
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Preparation - Details of the sewing computer
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2 Stitch plate
3 Attachment base for
special accessory
1 Bobbin cover
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4 LED sewing light
5 Quick reverse button
6 Start/Stop button
7 Thread take-up cover
8 Thread take-up lever
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9 Bobbin winder pre-tension
10 Speed control
11 Screen
12 Needle stop up/down
button
13 Pattern end button
14 Mirror image button */**
15 Stitch length buttons
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16 Needle position buttons
17 Stitch width buttons
18 Bobbin winder device
19 Thread cutter on bobbin
winder
20 Memory buttons
21 Alphabet button
22 Stitch selection buttons
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23 #-button (hash button)
26 FHS (Free Hand System)
connection *
27 Thread tension adjustment
wheel
28 Rear thread guide
29 Carrying handle
30 Vertical spool pin
31 Horizontal spool pin
32 Eyelet
33 Handwheel
34 Balance adjuster
35 Foot control socket
36 Feed-dog drop
37 Power switch on/off
38 Power plug socket
39 Needle threader
40 Thread guide
41 Needle clamp
42 Presser Foot
43 Thread cutter in hook
opening
44 Feed dog
45 Thread cutter on head
frame (left)
46 Presser foot lifter
47 Darning hoop connection
24 «clr» (clear) button
25 Slide-on table socket
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(USA/Canada only):
The sewing computer has a polarized plug (one
blade wider than the other). To reduce the risk of
electrical shock, this plug is intended to fit in a
polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not
fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does
not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the
proper outlet. Do not modify the plug in any way!
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Preparation - Sewing
Foot Control
Sewing speed control
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control the sewing speed by pressing the foot control
Self storing cord
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wind the cable around the spool
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insert the plug into the groove provided
While sewing
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unwind the cable
LED Sewing Light
Slide-on Table *
The LED sewing light illuminates the sewing area and has a long product life.
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!
The slide-on table increases the sewing surface.
Attaching the slide-on table
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raise needle and presser foot
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slide over free-arm to the right until it engages
Removing the slide-on table
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raise needle and presser foot
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press button down and pull off slide-on table to the left
Presser Foot Lifter (FHS) */**
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Preparation - Sewing
The FHS raises and lowers the presser foot.
Attaching the lifter
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insert into the opening; you should be able to operate the FHS with your
knee in your normal sitting position
Raising and lowering the presser foot
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with your knee push lever to the right
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the presser foot is raised; the feed dog is lowered simultaneously. The
thread tension is released
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the feed dog is raised as soon as the first stitch is sewn
Your dealer can adjust the FHS if necessary.
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Vertical Spool Pin
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the vertical spool pin is on the side behind the handwheel
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it is an essential aid for sewing with more than one thread, i.e. double needle work
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raise the pin until it clicks into its vertical position
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when using large reels, add the foam pad A for stability
A
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Preparation - Sewing
Winding a Bobbin
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turn power switch on (to «I»)
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place empty bobbin on spindle
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place thread on spool pin
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attach appropriate spool disc; diameter of thread spool determines disc size
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following the direction of the arrow take thread through the rear guide and
round the pre-tension stud
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wind the thread two to three times around the empty bobbin and cut off any
excess thread on the thread cutter
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push engaging lever against bobbin, the winder works automatically
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the motor will stop automatically when the bobbin is full
Thread cutter
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pull thread over thread cutter when removing the bobbin
Inserting a Bobbin
Bobbin winding while sewing
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place thread spool on vertical spool pin then, following the direction of the
arrow, take thread through the thread guide and around the pre-tension
stud
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then proceed as mentioned above
Insert the bobbin so that the thread runs clockwise.
Laying the thread into the slot
Pull the thread counter clockwise into the slot.
Pulling the thread under the spring
Pull the thread to the left under the spring until it lies in the T-shaped slit at the
end of the spring. The bobbin must turn clockwise.
Bobbin Case
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Preparation - Sewing
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To remove the bobbin case
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raise needle
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power switch to «0» (off)
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open the bobbin cover
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grasp the latch of the bobbin case
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remove bobbin case
To insert the bobbin case
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hold the bobbin case latch
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the finger on the case should point upwards
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insert the case so that it clicks into place
The bobbin thread does not have to be brought up as the loose end
is just the right length to start sewing.
Bobbin thread cutter
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insert the bobbin case
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take the thread over cutter A and cut it
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A
close the bobbin cover
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Preparation - Sewing
Needle Threader
A
B
1 Press lever down
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raise needle
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lower the presser foot
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hold thread to the left and back
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press lever A down and simultaneously guide the thread around hook B to
the right to the needle
2 Guide thread to front of the needle
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put the thread from the front into the guide C until it catches in the wire
hook
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2
A
3
Threading the Upper Thread
A
B
D
C
3 Release lever and thread
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release lever A and thread
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put the thread under the foot and pull the thread backwards or
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put the thread under the foot and pull it from front to back over the thread
cutter on left side of the head frame
Attaching the thread spool
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raise the needle and presser foot
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power switch to «0» (off)
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place foam pad on pin base
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place spool on pin (thread unwinds clockwise)
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attach appropriate spool disc - diameter of spool determines disc size, there
must be no clearance between the disc and the spool
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take thread through rear guide A
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then into slit of upper thread tension B
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pull thread down to the right of the take-up cover and around C
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take thread up to the left of the cover and around D, placing it in the
take-up lever
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take thread down and through guides E and F
C
E
F
Threading the Double Needle
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Preparation - Sewing
Threading the First Thread
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place thread spool on horizontal spool pin and thread
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guide the thread to the front in the slit and past the tension disc A on the
right side
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thread sewing computer as usual and thread the right needle
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A
Threading the Second Thread
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place thread spool on the vertical spool pin and thread
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guide the thread to the front in the slit and past the tension disc A on the
left side
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thread the left needle
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threads must not be twisted together
Threading the Triple Needle
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two thread spools and one full bobbin are needed
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place one thread spool on horizontal spool pin
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A
place second thread spool and the bobbin, separated by a spool disc, on
vertical spool pin (both spools have to turn in the same direction)
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thread as usual by guiding two threads on the left side of the tension disc A
and one thread on the right side of the disc
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