Bernina 485 User Manual
BERNINA 485
Welcome
Dear BERNINA customer
Congratulations! You have decided on BERNINA and therefore on a product which will delight you for years.
For more than 100 years our family company has attached greatest importance to satisfied customers. As for
me, it is a matter of personal concern to offer you Swiss development and precision at the height of
perfection, future-orientated sewing technology and a comprehensive customer service.
The BERNINA 4-series consists of several ultramodern machines, whose development not only focused the
highest demands on technique and the ease of use but also considered the design of the product. After all
we sell our products to creative people like you, who do not only appreciate high quality but also form and
design.
Enjoy the creative sewing on your new BERNINA 485 and keep informed about the various accessories at
www.bernina.com. On our homepage you will also find a lot of inspiring sewing instructions, to be
downloaded for free.
Our highly trained BERNINA dealers will provide you with more information on service and maintenance
offers.
I wish you lots of pleasure and many creative hours with your new BERNINA.
H.P. Ueltschi
Owner
BERNINA International AG
CH-8266 Steckborn
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Edition notice
Edition notice
Graphics
www.sculpt.ch
Text, Setting and Layout
BERNINA International AG
Photos
Patrice Heilmann, Winterthur
Part number
2018/02 en 1031765.0.04
1st Edition
Copyright
2018 BERNINA International AG
All rights reserved: For technical reasons and for the purpose of product improvements, changes
concerning the features of the machine can be made at any time and without advance notice. The supplied
accessory can vary depending on the country of delivery.
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Contents
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.............................................................................................. 11
1 My BERNINA..................................................................................................................................... 15
1.1 Introduction .......................................................................................................................... 15
1.2 Welcome to the world of BERNINA ....................................................................................... 15
1.3 Key to signs .......................................................................................................................... 16
1.4 Overview Machine ................................................................................................................ 17
Overview front controls ..................................................................................................... 17
Overview front .................................................................................................................. 18
Overview sideways ............................................................................................................ 19
Overview back................................................................................................................... 20
1.5 Supplied accessories.............................................................................................................. 21
Overview accessories machine ........................................................................................... 21
Use of the power cable (only USA/Canada)........................................................................ 22
Overview presser feet ........................................................................................................ 23
Accessory box.................................................................................................................... 24
1.6 Overview User Interface ........................................................................................................ 25
Overview functions/visual information ............................................................................... 25
Overview System settings .................................................................................................. 25
Overview selection menu sewing ....................................................................................... 26
Overview Icons .................................................................................................................. 26
1.7 Needle, Thread, Fabric........................................................................................................... 27
Overview needles .............................................................................................................. 27
Example for needle description .......................................................................................... 29
Thread selection ................................................................................................................ 29
Needle/thread combination ............................................................................................... 30
2 Sewing preparation......................................................................................................................... 31
2.1 Accessory box ....................................................................................................................... 31
Removing and attaching the accessory box........................................................................ 31
Storing accessories ............................................................................................................ 31
2.2 Connection and Switching on ............................................................................................... 32
Connecting the foot control .............................................................................................. 32
Connecting the machine ................................................................................................... 32
Attaching the knee lifter of the Free Hand System ............................................................. 32
Attaching the touchscreen pen (optional accessory)........................................................... 33
Switching the machine on ................................................................................................. 33
2.3 Foot control ......................................................................................................................... 33
Regulating the speed via the foot control .......................................................................... 33
Raising/Lowering the needle .............................................................................................. 34
2.4 Spool pin .............................................................................................................................. 34
Retractable spool pin ......................................................................................................... 34
Horizontal spool pin .......................................................................................................... 35
2.5 Free arm ............................................................................................................................... 35
2.6 Feed dog............................................................................................................................... 36
Adjusting the feed dog...................................................................................................... 36
Instruction for adjusting the feed dog................................................................................ 37
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2.7 Slide-on table........................................................................................................................ 37
Using the slide-on table ..................................................................................................... 37
2.8 Presser foot........................................................................................................................... 37
Adjusting the presser foot position via the knee lifter of the Free Hand System .................. 37
Changing the presser foot ................................................................................................. 37
Having the presser foot displayed in the User Interface ...................................................... 38
Adjusting the presser foot pressure.................................................................................... 38
2.9 Needle and stitch plate.......................................................................................................... 39
Changing the needle ......................................................................................................... 39
Selecting the needle in the User Interface .......................................................................... 40
Selecting the needle type and the needle size .................................................................... 40
Adjusting the needle position up/down ............................................................................. 40
Adjusting the needle position left/right .............................................................................. 40
Needle stop up/down (permanent) .................................................................................... 41
Changing the stitch plate .................................................................................................. 41
Selecting the stitch plate in the User Interface.................................................................... 42
2.10 Threading ............................................................................................................................. 42
Threading the upper thread............................................................................................... 42
Threading the double needle ............................................................................................. 44
Threading the triple needle................................................................................................ 45
Winding the bobbin thread ............................................................................................... 46
Threading the bobbin thread ............................................................................................. 46
Instruction how to thread the bobbin thread ..................................................................... 48
3 Setup Program ................................................................................................................................. 49
3.1 Sewing settings..................................................................................................................... 49
Adjusting the upper thread tension ................................................................................... 49
Adjusting the maximum sewing speed............................................................................... 49
Programming securing stitches .......................................................................................... 49
Programming the button «Thread cutter» ......................................................................... 50
Programming the button «Securing»................................................................................. 50
Programming the button «Quick reverse» ......................................................................... 51
Programming the foot control ........................................................................................... 51
3.2 Selecting personal settings .................................................................................................... 52
3.3 Activating the audio signals................................................................................................... 53
3.4 Machine settings................................................................................................................... 54
Selecting a language ......................................................................................................... 54
Adjusting the brightness of the display .............................................................................. 54
Checking the firmware version .......................................................................................... 54
Reviewing the total number of stitches .............................................................................. 55
Registering details of the dealer......................................................................................... 55
Saving Service data............................................................................................................ 56
Back to default setting....................................................................................................... 56
Deleting user data ............................................................................................................. 57
Calibrating the Buttonhole foot No. 3A ............................................................................. 57
Updating the machine Firmware........................................................................................ 58
Recovering saved data ....................................................................................................... 59
Cleaning the thread catcher .............................................................................................. 59
Lubricating the machine .................................................................................................... 60
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4 System settings................................................................................................................................ 61
4.1 Calling up the Tutorial........................................................................................................... 61
4.2 Calling up the Creative Consultant........................................................................................ 61
4.3 Using eco mode .................................................................................................................... 61
4.4 Calling up the Help ............................................................................................................... 61
4.5 Cancelling any alterations with «clr» ..................................................................................... 62
5 Creative sewing ............................................................................................................................... 63
5.1 Overview selection menu sewing........................................................................................... 63
Selecting a stitch pattern ................................................................................................... 63
5.2 Regulating the speed ............................................................................................................ 63
5.3 Adjusting the upper thread tension ....................................................................................... 63
5.4 Editing stitch patterns ........................................................................................................... 64
Changing the stitch width ................................................................................................. 64
Changing the stitch length ................................................................................................ 64
Correcting the balance ...................................................................................................... 65
Programming pattern repeat ............................................................................................. 65
Mirror image of stitch patterns ......................................................................................... 65
Quick reverse..................................................................................................................... 66
Permanent Quick reverse ................................................................................................... 66
5.5 Combining stitch patterns ..................................................................................................... 66
Overview Combi mode ...................................................................................................... 66
Creating Stitch pattern combinations................................................................................. 67
Saving a stitch pattern combination................................................................................... 67
Loading a stitch pattern combination................................................................................. 67
Overwriting a stitch pattern combination........................................................................... 67
Deleting a stitch pattern combination ................................................................................ 67
Editing a single stitch pattern............................................................................................. 68
Deleting a single stitch pattern .......................................................................................... 68
Adding a single stitch pattern ............................................................................................ 69
Mirroring a stitch pattern combination .............................................................................. 69
Securing a stitch pattern combination................................................................................ 69
Programming pattern repeat ............................................................................................. 70
5.6 Administering stitch patterns................................................................................................. 70
Saving settings of stitch patterns ...................................................................................... 70
Saving stitch patterns in personal memory ......................................................................... 70
Overwriting stitch patterns from the personal memory ...................................................... 71
Loading stitch patterns from the personal memory ............................................................ 71
Deleting stitch patterns from the personal memory............................................................ 71
Saving stitch patterns on the BERNINA USB stick................................................................ 71
Uploading a stitch pattern from the BERNINA USB stick ..................................................... 72
Deleting stitch patterns from the BERNINA USB stick ......................................................... 72
5.7 Securing................................................................................................................................ 72
Securing a seam with the button «Securing»..................................................................... 72
5.8 Height Compensation of uneven layers ................................................................................. 73
5.9 Sewing Corners..................................................................................................................... 74
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6 Practical stitches .............................................................................................................................. 75
6.1 Overview Practical stitches..................................................................................................... 75
6.2 Sewing straight stitch............................................................................................................ 77
6.3 Securing with the automatic Securing Program ..................................................................... 78
6.4 Sewing in the zipper ............................................................................................................. 78
6.5 Sewing both sides of the zipper from bottom to top ............................................................. 79
6.6 Sewing Triple Straight stitch .................................................................................................. 80
6.7 Sewing Triple zig zag ............................................................................................................ 81
6.8 Manual darning .................................................................................................................... 81
6.9 Automatic darning ................................................................................................................ 83
6.10 Reinforced darning, automatic .............................................................................................. 84
6.11 Finishing edges ..................................................................................................................... 85
6.12 Sewing Double overlock........................................................................................................ 85
6.13 Narrow edgestitching............................................................................................................ 86
6.14 Wide edgestitching ............................................................................................................... 86
6.15 Edgestitching using the seam guide (optional accessory) ....................................................... 86
6.16 Sewing hem edges................................................................................................................ 87
6.17 Sewing blind hems................................................................................................................ 88
6.18 Sewing visible hems .............................................................................................................. 89
6.19 Sewing flat joining seams...................................................................................................... 89
6.20 Sewing basting stitches ......................................................................................................... 90
7 Decorative stitches .......................................................................................................................... 91
7.1 Overview Decorative Stitches................................................................................................. 91
7.2 Bobbin-Play........................................................................................................................... 92
7.3 Sewing cross stitches............................................................................................................. 93
7.4 Pintucks ................................................................................................................................ 93
Pintucks............................................................................................................................. 93
Overview pintucks ............................................................................................................. 94
Inserting the cord .............................................................................................................. 94
Sewing Pintucks ................................................................................................................ 95
8 Alphabets ......................................................................................................................................... 96
8.1 Overview Alphabet................................................................................................................ 96
8.2 Creating lettering.................................................................................................................. 96
9 Buttonholes...................................................................................................................................... 98
9.1 Overview Buttonholes ........................................................................................................... 98
9.2 Making use of the height compensation tool ........................................................................ 99
9.3 Using the compensation plate ............................................................................................... 99
9.4 Marking buttonholes............................................................................................................. 100
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9.5 Cord ..................................................................................................................................... 101
Using cord with the Buttonhole foot with slide No. 3A ...................................................... 101
Using cord with the Buttonhole foot No. 3 (optional accessory) ......................................... 102
9.6 Sewing a test sample ............................................................................................................ 103
9.7 Determining the buttonhole slit width................................................................................... 103
9.8 Determining the buttonhole length with the Buttonhole foot with slide No. 3A .................... 104
9.9 Determining the buttonhole length with the Buttonhole foot No. 3 ...................................... 104
9.10 Sewing a buttonhole automatically with the Buttonhole foot with slide No. 3A..................... 105
9.11 Sewing the manual 7-step buttonhole................................................................................... 106
9.12 Sewing the manual 5-step buttonhole................................................................................... 107
9.13 Cutting the buttonhole open with the seam ripper................................................................ 108
9.14 Cutting open buttonholes with the buttonhole cutter (optional accessory) ............................ 108
9.15 Sewing on buttons................................................................................................................ 108
9.16 Sewing eyelets ...................................................................................................................... 109
10 Quilting ............................................................................................................................................ 110
10.1 Overview Quilt Stitches ......................................................................................................... 110
10.2 Quilting, Securing Program ................................................................................................... 111
10.3 Sewing handlook quilt stitches .............................................................................................. 111
10.4 Guiding the quilt work freely................................................................................................. 112
11 BERNINA Stitch Regulator (BSR) (optional accessory) .................................................................. 113
11.1 BSR mode 1 .......................................................................................................................... 113
11.2 BSR mode 2 .......................................................................................................................... 113
11.3 BSR function with Straight stitch No. 1.................................................................................. 113
11.4 BSR function with Zig zag No. 2 ............................................................................................ 113
11.5 Sewing preparations for quilting ........................................................................................... 113
Attach the BSR presser foot ............................................................................................... 113
Changing the presser foot sole .......................................................................................... 114
11.6 Using the BSR mode.............................................................................................................. 114
11.7 Securing................................................................................................................................ 115
Securing in BSR1 mode with the button «Start/Stop» ........................................................ 115
Securing in BSR2 mode...................................................................................................... 115
12 Attachment ...................................................................................................................................... 117
12.1 Maintenance and cleaning .................................................................................................... 117
Cleaning the display .......................................................................................................... 117
Cleaning the feed dog....................................................................................................... 117
Cleaning the hook............................................................................................................. 117
Lubricating the hook ......................................................................................................... 118
12.2 Troubleshooting.................................................................................................................... 120
12.3 Error messages...................................................................................................................... 123
12.4 Storage and disposal ............................................................................................................. 125
Storing the machine .......................................................................................................... 125
Dispose of the machine ..................................................................................................... 125
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12.5 Technical data....................................................................................................................... 126
13 Overview stitch patterns ................................................................................................................ 127
13.1 Overview Stitch patterns ....................................................................................................... 127
Practical stitches ................................................................................................................ 127
Buttonholes....................................................................................................................... 127
Decorative stitches............................................................................................................. 127
Index................................................................................................................................................. 131
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Important safety instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Please be aware of the following basic safety instructions when using
your machine. Before using this machine, read instruction manual
carefully.
DANGER!
To reduce the risk of electrical shock:
• Never leave the machine unattended as long as it is plugged in.
• Always unplug the machine from the electrical outlet immediately
after using and before cleaning.
Protection against LED radiation:
• Do not view the LED light directly with optical instruments (e.g.
magnifier). The LED light corresponds with protection class 1M.
Protection against injuries:
• Attention moving parts. To avoid injuries, switch off the machine
before manipulations are carried out. Always close the cover
when operating the machine.
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Important safety instructions
WARNING
To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock or injury to persons:
• To operate the machine always use the supplied power cable. The
• Use this machine only for purposes as described in this manual.
• Do not use the machine outdoors.
• Do not use this machine as a toy. Close attention is necessary
power cable for USA and Canada (power plug NEMA 1-15) must
only be used for a power supply of maximal 150V against
ground.
when this machine is used by or near children.
• The machine can be used by children older than 8 or by people
with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or if there is
a lack of experience and knowledge how to operate the machine
as long as they are supervised or have been given instruction
concerning the responsible use of the appliance and are aware of
the involved risks.
• Children are not allowed to play with this machine.
• Cleaning and maintenance work must not be carried out by
children unless they are supervised.
• Never operate this machine if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it
is not working properly, if it has been dropped or damaged, or
dropped into water. Contact the nearest authorized BERNINA
dealer to arrange further details.
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• Only use accessories recommended by the manufacturer.
• Don't use this machine when the ventilation openings are
blocked. Keep the ventilation openings free from the
accumulation of lint, dust and loose cloth.
• Never insert any objects into any openings of the machine.
Important safety instructions
• Do not operate the machine where aerosol products (sprays) or
oxygen are being used.
• Keep fingers away from all moving parts. Special care is required
around the needle.
• Neither pull nor push the fabric while sewing. This can cause
needle breakage.
• When making any adjustments in the needle area - such as
threading the needle, changing the needle, threading the hook or
changing the presser foot - turn the power switch to «0».
• Do not use bent needles.
• Always use the original BERNINA stitch plate. The wrong stitch
plate can cause needle breakage.
• To disconnect, turn power switch to «0» and then remove the
plug from the outlet. Do not unplug by pulling the cord, instead
grasp the plug to pull it from the outlet.
• Always disconnect the power plug from the electrical outlet when
the covers are removed or opened, when the machine is
lubricated or during any other maintenance adjustments
mentioned in the instruction manual.
• This machine is provided with double insulation. Use only
identical replacement parts. See instructions for Servicing of
double-insulated products.
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Important safety instructions
Servicing double-insulated products
In a double-insulated product two systems of insulation are provided
instead of grounding. No grounding device is provided on a
doubleinsulated product, nor should any grounding device be added
to the product. Servicing a double-insulated product requires extreme
care and knowledge of the system and should be done only 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 may also be marked on the product.
KEEP THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL SAVE
Appropriate use
Your BERNINA machine is conceived and designed for private
household use. It answers the purpose to quilt fabrics as it is decribed
in this instruction manual. Any other use is not considered
appropriate. BERNINA assumes no liability concerning consequnces
resulting from an inappropriate usage.
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1 My BERNINA
1.1 Introduction
With your BERNINA 485 you can sew delicate silk or satin fabrics as well as heavy-weight linen, fleece and
denim without any problems. Numerous practical, decorative stitches and buttonholes are at your disposal.
Additional to this instruction manual, subsequently listed help programs are provided which will give you
useful advice and support at any time how to operate your BERNINA 485.
The Tutorial provides information and explanations on different sections concerning sewing and the various
stitches.
The Creative Consultant informs you about decision support for sewing projects. After entering the kind of
fabric and the desired sewing project, suggestions concerning the suitable needle or the appropriate presser
foot are displayed.
The Help Program contains information about individual stitch patterns, functions and applications in the
display.
Further information
In addition to this instruction manual of your BERNINA 485 further information products are enclosed.
The latest version of your instruction manual as well as additional information in connection with the
machine and accessories can be found on our website http://www.bernina.com
1.2 Welcome to the world of BERNINA
Made to create, this is the slogan of BERNINA. Not only our machines do support you to implement your
ideas. On top of that, our below mentioned opportunities also offer various inspirations and instructions for
your future projects as well as the option to exchange ideas with other sewing and embroidering enthusiasts.
We wish you lots of pleasrue doing that.
BERNINA YouTube Channel
On YouTube we offer a wide range of how-to videos and support concerning the most important functions
of our machines. Detailed explanations are also provided as for the various presser feet, so that your projects
will succeed completely.
http://www.youtube.com/BerninaInternational
Provided in the languages English and German.
inspiration – the sewing magazine
Are you looking for ideas, sewing patterns and instructions for great projects? In that case the BERNINA
magazine «inspiration» is exactly what you need. «inspiration» offers extraordinary sewing and embroidery
ideas four times a year. From seasonal fashion trends to trendy accessories and practical tips to decorate your
home in an original way.
http://www.bernina.com/inspiration
The magazine is available in the languages English, German, Dutch and French. Not available in all countries.
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BERNINA Blog
Fancy instructions, free sewing patterns and embroidery motifs as well as many new ideas: all this you can
find in the weekly blog by BERNINA. Our experts give valuable tips and explain step by step how you can
achieve the desired result. In the community you can upload your own projects and exchange experiences
and ideas with other sewing and embroidering enthusiasts.
http://www.bernina.com/blog
Provided in the languages English, German and Dutch.
BERNINA Social Media
Follow us on the social networking to learn more about events, thrilling projects as well as tips and tricks all
about sewing. We will keep you informed and we are looking forward to presenting you the one or the
other highlight from the world of BERNINA.
http://www.bernina.com/social-media
1.3 Key to signs
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
NOTICE
Labels a danger with a high risk which can lead to death or severe injury unless it is avoided.
Labels a danger with a medium risk which can lead to death or severe injury unless it is avoided.
Labels a danger with a low risk which can lead to light or medium injury unless it is avoided.
Labels a danger which can end up with damage unless it is avoided.
Tips given by BERNINA sewing experts can be found next to this sign.
By means of illustration, sample pictures are used in this instruction manual. The machines as well as the
accessory shown in the pictures may vary from the delivery content of your machine.
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1.4 Overview Machine
Overview front controls
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1 Quick reverse 6 Needle up/down
2 Thread cutter 7 Presser foot pressure
3 Securing 8 Upper Multifunction knob
4 Start/Stop 9 Lower Multifunction knob
5 Pattern end 10 Needle left/right
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Overview front
1 Bobbin cover 7 Thread take-up lever cover
2 Presser foot 8 Thread take-up lever
3 Needle threader 9 Thread cutter
4 Sewing light 10 Needle fixing screw
5 Thread cutter 11 Connection for slide-on table
6 Slide speed control 12 Connection for Free Hand System
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Overview sideways
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1 Connection for foot control 7 Retractable spool pin
2 Feed dog up/down 8 Air vents
3 PC-connection 9 Handwheel
4 USB port 10 Power switch
5 Spool pin 11 Connection for power cable
6 Bobbin winding unit 12 Magnet holder for touchscreen pen (optional
accessory)
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Overview back
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1 Air vents 9 Bobbin winding unit
2 Connection for slide-on table 10 Thread pretension
3 Connection for darning hoop 11 Thread take-up lever
4 Presser foot lifter 12 Thread guide
5 Carrying handle 13 Thread cutter
6 Spool pin 14 BSR connection
7 Thread guide 15 Feed dog
8 Retractable spool pin 16 Stitch plate
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1.5 Supplied accessories
Overview accessories machine
All rights reserved: For technical reasons and for the purpose of product improvements, changes
concerning the features of the machine can be made at any time and without advance notice. The supplied
accessory can vary depending on the country of delivery.
Please visit www.bernina.com for more accessory information.
Illustration Name Purpose
Soft Cover with pocket The soft cover protects the
machine from dust and
contamination.
Accessory box The accessory box serves the
purpose to store the supplied
accessories as well as the
optional accessories.
Knee lifter The presser foot may be raised
and lowered with the Free Hand
System.
Slide-on table The slide-on table increases the
sewing surface whereby the area
of the free arm is not limited.
3 Spool discs Spool discs hold the thread spool
in place for proper release of
thread from the spool.
4 Bobbins in the accessory,
whereby 1 bobbin is already in
the bobbin case
1 Foam pad The foam pad prevents the
The bobbins are filled with the
lower thread.
thread from getting hooked at
the spool pin.
Seam ripper The seam ripper is an
indispensable tool to ando
stitches or to cut buttonholes
open.
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Illustration Name Purpose
Height compensation tool The height compensation tool
levels an angled position of the
presser foot sole when sliding
over thick seams.
Selection of needles The needle assortment contains
different versions and sizes of
needles for all the common
applications.
Screwdriver red The red screwdriver is supplied
as an all-round tool.
Brush The brush is used to clean the
feed dog and the hook area.
Lubricator The lubricator is used to fill up
the oil depots.
Power cable The power cable connects the
machine with the power supply
system.
Foot control Via the foot control the machine
is started and stopped. The
speed of the machine is also
controlled via the foot control.
Always use the foot control of
the type LV1 with this machine.
Use of the power cable (only USA/Canada)
The machine 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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Overview presser feet
Illustration Number Name Purpose Example
1 Reverse pattern foot With the Reverse pattern foot you will succeed in
sewing various practical and decorative stitches as
well as sewing hems on heavy-weight fabrics
such as cord, jeans or wool. The notch both in
front and behind the stitch hole allows sewing
stitches in forward and backward direction and
ensures an excellent fabric feed.
2 Overlock foot The Overlock foot suits perfectly to sew overlock
seams and to finish edges in elastic material. The
fabric edges don't curl and the result is a flat
elastic seam.
3A Automatic Buttonhole
foot with slide
4 Zipper foot With the Zipper foot you will succeed in sewing in
5 Blind stitch foot For blind stitch hems.
Tab.1: Standard accessories: Standard presser feet
This foot is used to sew buttonholes with or
without cord. The sensor can measure the
buttonholes automatically on the base of the size
of the desired button. Therefore any number of
buttonholes can be sewn at exactly the same
length. In combination with the compensation
plate or the height compensating tool as well as
the buttonhole cutter and the Button sew-on
foot, perfect buttonholes can be worked out in a
simple way.
zippers in no time – in a proper and precise way.
The narrow sole is positioned close along the
zipper coils to sew the zipper adjacent to the
edge.
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Accessory box
All rights reserved: For technical reasons and for the purpose of product improvements, changes
concerning the features of the machine can be made at any time and without advance notice. The supplied
accessory can vary depending on the country of delivery.
The illustrated accessory (kind and quantity) serves as an example and doesn't have to correspond with the
supplied accessory.
1 Drawer 5 Foam pad
2 Presser feet 6 Automatic Buttonhole foot with slide
3 Spool pin 7 Selection of needles
4 Spool discs 8 Presser foot holders for 5.5 mm feet
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1.6 Overview User Interface
Overview functions/visual information
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1 Upper thread tension 4 Stitch plate/Needle selection
2 Presser foot indicator 5 Feed dog up/down
3 Presser foot pressure 6 Instruction how to thread the bobbin thread
Overview System settings
1 Sewing mode 5 eco mode
2 Setup Program 6 Home
3 Tutorial 7 Help
4 Creative Consultant 8 Back to default setting
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Overview selection menu sewing
1 Practical stitches 4 Buttonholes
2 Decorative stitches 5 Quilt stitches
3 Alphabets 6 Personal Memory
Overview Icons
Icon Name Purpose
i-Dialog Touching the icon «i»-Dialog provides various
functions to edit motifs.
Close The display is closed and the previously made
adjustments are saved.
Icons «-/+» By touching the icons «-» and «+» the setting
values are changed.
Yellow frame around the
icon
A yellow-framed icon indicates that a setting
or a value in this function has been changed.
By touching the yellow-framed icon, the
default setting can be restored.
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Confirm Confirms the previously adjusted alterations.
The display is closed.
Cancel The process is canceled. The display is closed
and the previously made adjustments are not
saved.
Slide By moving the slide the setting values are
changed.
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Icon Name Purpose
Switch Activates or deactivates functions.
Process navigation With the process navigation scrolling back in
the display is possible.
Swipe function By swiping the display using the touchscreen
pen or the finger upwards or downwards,
further functions can be displayed.
1.7 Needle, Thread, Fabric
In the course of time a needle wears out. Therefore it should be replaced regularly. Only a perfect point
results in a good stitching result. In general it can be said: the thinner the thread, the finer the needle. The
illustrated needles are either standard or optional accessory, depending on the machine.
• Needle sizes 70, 75: for thin fabrics.
• Needle sizes 80, 90: for medium fabrics.
• Needle sizes 100, 110 and 120: for heavy fabrics.
Overview needles
Illustration Needle name Needle description Purpose
Universal needle
130/705 H 60-120
Stretch needle
130/705 H-S 75, 90
Jersey/Embroidery
needle
130/705 H SUK 60-100
Jeans needle
130/705 H-J 80-110
Leather needle
130/705 H LR 90, 100
Slightly rounded point For nearly all natural
and synthetic fabrics
(woven and knitted).
Medium ball point,
special eye shape and
channeling
Medium ball point Knitware, embroidery.
Sharp fine point,
reinforced shank
With cutting point
(LR=special point to
sew leather)
Jersey, tricot, knit and
stretch fabrics.
Heavy-weight fabrics
such as jeans, canvas.
All types of leather,
synthetic leather,
plastic, sheeting.
Microtex needle
130/705 H-M 60-110
Quilting needle
130/705 H-Q 75, 90
Especially fine point Mircro fiber fabrics and
silk.
Slightly rounded fine
point
Straight and
topstitching.
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Illustration Needle name Needle description Purpose
Embroidery needle
130/705 H-E 75, 90
Fine material needle
130/705 H SES 70, 90
Metafil needle
130/705 H METAFIL 80
Cordonnet needle (to
patch embroidery)
130/705 H-N 70-100
Felt needle
PUNCH
Hemstitch needle
130/705 H WING
100-120
Small ball point,
especially large needle
eye and wide thread
Embroidery on all
natural and synthetic
fabrics.
groove
Fine ball point Fine knitware,
embroidering fine,
delicate fabrics.
Long needle eye
(2 mm) in all needle
Sewing projects with
metallic threads.
sizes
Long needle eye
(2 mm) in all needle
Topstitching with thick
thread.
sizes
Needle with barbed
Felt work.
hook
Wing-like widened
Hemstitching.
needle shaft (wing)
Universal double
needle
130/705 H ZWI 70-100
Stretch double needle
130/705 H-S ZWI 75
Hemstitch double
needle
130/705 H ZWIHO 100
Universal triple
needle
130/705 H DRI 80
Needle distance:
1.0/1.6/2.0/2.5/
3.0/4.0/6.0/8.0
Visible hems in stretch
fabrics: pintucks,
decorative sewing.
Needle distance: 2.5/4.0 Visible hems in stretch
fabrics: pintucks,
decorative sewing.
Needle distance: 2.5 For special effects with
hemstitch embroidery.
Needle distance: 3.0 Visible hems in stretch
fabrics, pintucks,
decorative sewing.
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Example for needle description
The 130/705 system, which is the most common for household machines, is explained by the following
picture of a Jersey/Stretch needle.
130/705 H-S/70
130 = Shank length (1)
705 = Flat shank (2)
H = Needle scarf (3)
S = Needle point (here medium ball point) (4)
70 = Needle size 0.7 mm (5)
Thread selection
For a perfect sewing result, thread and fabric quality play an important role.
We recommend purchasing quality threads to achieve good sewing results.
• Cotton threads have the advantage of being a natural fiber and therefore are especially suitable for
sewing cotton fabrics.
• Mercerized cotton threads have a slight sheen that is not lost with washing.
• Polyester threads have a high tensile strength and is particularly colorfast.
• Polyester threads are more flexible and are recommended where a strong and elastic seam is required.
• Rayon threads are made of natural fibers and have a brilliant sheen.
• Rayon threads are suitable for decorative stitches and achieve a more beautiful effect.
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Needle/thread combination
The needle/thread combination is correct, when the thread fits perfectly into the long
groove and goes easily through the needle eye. The thread can be optimally sewn.
The thread can break and skipped stitches can occur when there is too much clearance in
the long groove and the needle eye.
The thread can break and get stuck when the thread scrapes against the edge of the long
groove not fit well into the needle eye optimally.
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Sewing preparation
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2.1 Accessory box
Removing and attaching the accessory box
The accessory box is fixed to the machine by means of four magnets. When attaching, the drawer has to be
integrated in the accessory box.
> Turn the carrying handle up and hold it in place.
> Tilt the accessory box slightly to the front and pull off.
NOTICE
> Close the doors of the accessory box.
> Attach the accessory box to the machine, having the back towards the machine.
Storing accessories
Incorrect sorting of the bobbin
The silvery sensor surface can get scratched.
> Make sure that the silvery sensor surfaces are on the right side when sorting the bobbins into the
accessory box.
> Insert the holders (1) for bobbins, feet and needles.
> Store the small parts, e.g. lubricator etc., in the drawer (2).
> Insert the bobbins into the compartment (3) of the accessory box so that the silvery sensor surfaces are
on the right side.
> To remove a bobbin, press the compartment holder down.
> Place the small and the medium spool disc on the pin (4).
> Store the foam pad in compartment (5).
> Store the Buttonhole foot with slide No. 3A in compartment (6).
> Store the provided needle package in the special compartment (7).
> Store the presser feet in the holders (1).
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