Bernina 530, 550 QE Owner's Manual

BERNINA 530 | 550 QE

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.

5 Series, BERNINA launches three ultramodern models. Apart from the highest demand on technology, we have also focused on the design; after all we sell our products to creative people like you, who expect a high standard of best quality and appreciate the design vocabulary.

Enjoy the creative sewing with BERNINA and find out about our varied range of accessory. Let yourself be inspired by new sewing projects and visit us at www.bernina.com.

And don’t forget to make use of service and maintenance offers from our highly trained BERNINA dealers. I wish you lots of pleasure and many creative hours with your new BERNINA.

H.P. Ueltschi Owner BERNINA International AG CH-8266 Steckborn www.bernina.com

3nd Edition

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Safety Instructions

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

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. Class 1M LED product.

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.

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 or repair.

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 around the sewing needle.

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 original BERNINA 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 double-insulated products.

Safety Instructions

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SERVICING DOUBLEINSULATED 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.

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 meets the European Standard 2004/108/EC concerning the electromagnetic tolerance.

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.

When your sewing computer won't be used anymore, 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 BERNINA dealer.

If the sewing computer is stored in a cold room, it should be brought to a warm room about one hour before use.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

Please find the latest version of your instruction manual at www.bernina.com

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Notes

Contents

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Accessory 7

Preparation 10

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Overview sewing computer 10

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Sewing preparation 12

Functions 26

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«Function»-buttons sewing computer 26

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Overview Display 30

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Setup Program 32

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Tutorial 34

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Creative consultant 35

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Balance 36

Sewing stitches 37

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Practical stitches 37

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Buttonholes 51

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Decorative stitches 62

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Quilt stitches 63

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BSR 66

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Alphabets 70

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Combi mode 71

Cleaning 75

Troubleshooting 76

Stitch patterns 78

Index 86

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Key to Signs

DANGER!

Very important! Risk of injury!

DANGER!

Very important! Risk of damage!

Tips!

* Not supplied as standard with the BERNINA 530 ** Not supplied as standard with the BERNINA 550 QE

Glossary

Balance Correcting abnormalities in stitch formation due to the fabric Fabric fold Folded edge of material BSR BERNINA Stitch Regulator. Quilting with consistent stitch length within certain speed clr Deleting settings or data Hook «Catches» the needle-thread loop, forming the stitch together with the lower thread LMS Length Measuring System for buttonhole Memory Long Term Memory Satin stitching Dense zig-zag Bartack Buttonhole-bead cross-connections

For technical and product improvement reasons, the sewing computer's features, parts and accessories are subject to unannounced changes and alterations at any time. The accessories included can differ from country to country.

Standard Accessory

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 Carrier bag  Accessories box  Foot control  Power cable  Slide-on table  Seam Guide  Free Hand System (FHS)

Accessory

B Selection of needles C Seam guide, right D Height compensation tool E Seam ripper F Screwdriver, red G Angular Torx wrench H Lint brush I Lubricator J 2 foam pads

A 5 bobbins (one of them in the bobbin case)

K 3 spool discs

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Accessory

Presser foot shank and soles (BERNINA 530/550 QE)

Presser feet (BERNINA 550 QE)

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1 Presser foot shank 2 No. 1 Reverse pattern sole 3 No. 2 Overlock sole ** 4 No. 3A Automatic buttonhole foot with

slide

5 No. 4 Zipper sole 6 No. 5 Blindstitch sole 7 No. 20 Open embroidery sole * 8 No. 37 Patchwork sole * 9 No. 42 BSR foot * 10 No. 50 Walking foot *

1 No. 1 Reverse pattern foot 2 No. 2 Overlock foot ** 3 No. 3A Automatic buttonhole foot with

slide

4 No. 4 Zipper foot 5 No. 5 Blindstitch foot 6 No. 20 Open embroidery foot 7 No. 37 Patchwork foot 8 No. 42 BSR foot 9 No. 50 Walking foot

The presser foot system can vary depending on the market (presser feet or pressor foot shank and soles).

Visit www.bernina.com for more accessory information.

Accessory box

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Accessory

Storing accessory

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on the back of the box, pull both extensions out until they click into place

Storage example

The box is equipped as standard with one small A and one large B drawer as well as a compartment for bobbin holders C and presser feet D.

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to remove a bobbin, press the compartment holder E lightly

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buttonhole foot with slide no. 3A can be stored in the left compartment F

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store the needle range supplied in the special compartment G

For technical and product improvement reasons, the sewing computer's features, parts and accessory are subject to unannounced changes and alterations at any time. The accessory included can differ from country to country.

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Preparation - Overview sewing computer

Front view

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Detail view

Preparation - Overview sewing computer

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1 Bobbin cover 2 Stitch plate 3 Attachment base for

special accessories

4 LED sewing light 5 «Quick reverse»-button 6 «Pattern end/pattern

repeat»-button

7 «Start/Stop»-button

8 Thread take-up cover 9 Thread take-up lever 10 Bobbin winder pre-tension 11 «Navigation»-buttons left/

right/down/up

12 «OK»-button 13 «Home»-button 14 «Back»-button 15 Display 16 Speed control 17 «Needle stop»-button

down/up

18 «Securing»-button 19 «Mirror image»-button 20 «Pattern begin»-button 21 «Balance»-button 22 «Stitch width»-buttons 23 «Needle position»-buttons 24 «Stitch length»-buttons 25 Bobbin winder device 26 Thread cutter on bobbin

winder

27 «Stitch selection»-buttons 28 «BSR»-button 29 «clr»-button 30 Free hand system

connection

31 Thread tension adjustment

wheel

32 Rear thread guide 33 Carrying handle 34 Vertical spool pin 35 Horizontal spool pin 36 Eyelet thread guide

37 Handwheel 38 PC-Connection for

software update

39 Foot control socket 40 Feed dog drop 41 Power switch

On «I»/Off «0»

42 Power plug socket 43 Air vents 44 Needle threader 45 Thread guide 46 Needle clamp 47 Presser foot 48 Feed dog 49 Thread cutter in hook

opening

50 Presser foot pressure

adjustment wheel

51 Headframe fixing screw 52 Thread cutter on the

headframe

53 Slide-on table socket 54 Darning hoop connection 55 Presser foot lifter 56 BSR-connection

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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Sewing preparation

Foot control

D C

Before beginning to sew

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unwind the cable

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plug the cable in the outlet provided A

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unwind the cable to the desired length and slip into B or C

Sewing speed control

Control the sewing speed by pressing the foot control more or less.

Adjust needle down or up

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adjust the down/up position of the needle by sinking the heel back on the foot control

After sewing

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wind the cable around the spool

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plug cable into D

Slide-on table

USA/Canada only: Use only foot controller type LV-1 with sewing computer B 530 and B 550 QE.

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turn the handwheel (see page 11)

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needle is raised

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raise presser foot lifter 1 up

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presser foot is lifted

The slide-on table increases sewing surface.

Attaching the slide-on table

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raise the 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 the needle and presser foot

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press button A down

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pull slide-on table to the left

Seam Guide

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press the release button and insert into the groove (underside of table) from left or right

Can be moved over the entire table length.

Free Hand System (FHS)

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Sewing preparation

The FHS raises and lowers the presser foot.

Attaching the lifter

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insert into the opening

Raising and lowering the presser foot

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with your knee push lever to the right You should be able to operate the FHS with your knee in your normal sitting position.

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the presser foot is raised; the feed dog is lowered simultaneously. The

thread tension is released The feed dog is raised as soon as the first stitch is sewn.

Your dealer can adjust the FHS if necessary.

Vertical spool pin

The vertical spool pin is on the side behind the handwheel. It is an essential aid for sewing with more than one thread, i.e. double needle work and can also be used for winding the bobbin while sewing.

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turn the spool pin as far it will go

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when using all reels, add the foam pad A for stability

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Sewing preparation

Winding a bobbin

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turn power switch to «I»

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place empty bobbin on spindle

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place foam pad on the spool pin

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place thread on the spool pin

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attach appropriate spool disc

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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

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cut off any excess thread on the thread cutter A

Appropriate spool disc

Diameter of thread spool determines disc size, there must be no gap between the disc and the spool.

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push engaging lever A against bobbin

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the winder works automatically

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the motor will stop automatically when the bobbin is full

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remove bobbin and

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pull the thread over thread cutter A to cut it

Bobbin winding while sewing

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attach foam pad on the vertical spool pin B

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place thread on the vertical spool pin

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following the direction of the arrow, take thread through the thread guide C

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guide around the pre-tension stud

Then proceed as mentioned above.

Inserting a bobbin/Threading lower thread

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insert the bobbin so that the thread runs clockwise A

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pull the thread from the right into the slot

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pull the thread to the left under the spring

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until it lies in the T-shaped slit at the end of the spring

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pull the thread

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the bobbin must turn clockwise

Sewing preparation

Exchanging bobbin case

Remove the bobbin case

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raise needle

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turn power switch to «0» (off)

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open bobbin cover

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grasp the latch of the bobbin case

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remove bobbin case

Insert the bobbin case

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hold the bobbin case latch Finger of the bobbin case A points upwards.

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insert the case so that it clicks into place

Bobbin thread cutter

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pull the thread over cutter B to cut it

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close the bobbin cover

The bobbin thread does not have to be brought up as the loose end is just the right length to start sewing.

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Sewing preparation

Threading the upper thread

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raise the needle and presser foot

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turn power switch to «0» (off)

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place foam pad on pin base

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place spool on pin so that the thread unwinds clockwise

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attach appropriate spool disc

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take thread through rear guide A

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then into slit of upper thread tension B

Changing the needle

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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

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thread the needle (see page 18)

Appropriate spool disc

Diameter of thread spool determines disc size, there must be no gap between the disc and the spool.

Removing the needle

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raise needle

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lower or remove presser foot (see page 12)

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turn power switch to «0» (off)

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loosen the needle clamp screw

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pull the needle down to remove

Inserting the needle

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flat side of needle to the back

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insert the needle as far as it will go

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tighten the needle clamp screw

Threading the double needle

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Threading the first thread

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turn power switch to «0» (off)

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insert double needle

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raise the needle and presser foot

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place foam pad on pin base

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place thread spool C on horizontal spool pin

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attach appropriate spool disc

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take thread through rear guide B

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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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guide the thread to the needle as usual and

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thread the right needle manually

Threading the second thread

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place foam pad on vertical spool pin

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place the second thread spool D on the vertical spool pin

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take thread through rear guide B

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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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guide the thread to the needle as usual and

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thread the left needle manually Threads E must not be twisted together.

Sewing preparation

Threading the triple needle

When using the vertical spool pin, always add a foam pad.

Two thread spools and one full bobbin are needed.

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insert triple needle

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place one thread spool 1 on horizontal spool pin

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place second thread spool 3 and the bobbin 2, separated by a spool disc,

on vertical spool pin (both spools must to turn in the same direction)

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thread as usual and

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guide two threads on the left side of the tension disc A and one thread

past the right side

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guide threads to the needle as usual

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and thread every needle manually

The thread deduction of the superimposed thread spools can be improved by the additional eyelet for metallic and silk threads (optional accessory).

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Sewing preparation

Thread needle

Position the needle upper by pressing the foot control once (1 stitch).

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raise needle

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lower presser foot

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turn power switch to «0» (off)

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hold thread to the left and back

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press lever A down and hold it

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guide thread around the hook B to the right in 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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release lever A

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needle is threaded

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pull the thread to the back and

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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 D, cut Threads release automatically as soon as the first stitch is sewn.

Changing the presser foot sole

Remove presser foot sole

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raise the needle and presser foot

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turn power switch to «0» (off)

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press the button on the shaft

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the sole is released

Attaching the presser foot sole

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place the presser foot sole under the shaft

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the peg sits under the opening of the shaft

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lower the presser foot lifter

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the foot sole will click into position

Changing the presser foot

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Remove presser foot

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raise the needle and presser foot

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turn power switch to «0» (off)

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raise the clamping lever

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remove the presser foot

Attaching the presser foot

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guide the foot upwards over the cone

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press the clamping lever down

Sewing preparation

Stitch plate

Stitch plate markings

 the stitch plate is marked with vertical, horizontal and diagonal lines in mm

and inches

 the lines help to guide the fabric for sewing seams and precise

topstitching, etc.

 the horizontal markings are helpful for sewing corners and buttonholes, etc.  the diagonal markings are useful for quilting  needle insertion point is position «0» (center needle position)  the vertical measurements correspond to the distance between the needle

and the line

 the measurements are marked to the right and left, measuring from the

center needle position

Remove the stitch plate

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press «Feed dog»-button (see page 11)

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the feed dog is lowered

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turn power switch to «0» (off)

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remove presser foot and needle

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press the stitch plate down at the right back corner A until it flips up

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remove the stitch plate

Replace the stitch plate

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place the stitch plate over the opening B

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press down until it clicks into place

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press «Feed dog»-button

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the feed dog is raised as soon as the first stitch is sewn

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Sewing preparation

Thread tension

The upper thread tension is set optimally at the BERNINA factory and the sewing computer has been tested. Metrosene-/Seralon thread size 100/2 (Company Mettler, Switzerland) are used for upper and lower thread.

In case of using other types of sewing or embroidery threads, the optimal tension may vary. Therefore it may be necessary to adjust the tension to suit the fabric and the desired stitch pattern.

For example:

Tension Needle Metallic thread approx. 3 90 Monofilament thread approx. 2-4 80

The basic setting

 is indicated when the red line on the tension adjustment wheel is in line with

the marking A

 the thread tension needn't be altered when sewing standard fabric  for special fabric, the tension can be adjusted by turning the tension

adjustment wheel to suit the material

Perfect Stitch Formation

The interlooping of the threads is in the material.

Upper thread tension too tight

The lower thread is pulled more up, i.e. to the right side of the material.

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to reduce the upper thread tension = turn tension adjustment wheel to 3-1

Upper thread tension too loose

The upper thread is pulled more down, i.e. to the wrong side of the material.

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to increase the upper thread tension = turn tension adjustment wheel

to 5-10

Adjusting presser foot pressure

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Sewing preparation

The presser foot pressure is adjusted by the presser foot pressure adjustment wheel A on the left side of the headframe.

Presser foot pressure

Basic setting = 46

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the basic setting is always visible

 for basic fabric

Increase presser foot pressure

 for sturdy material e.g. denim  improves the fabric feed

Loosen pressor foot pressure

 for jersey fabrics and loose knits  to prevent fabric from stretching

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adjust pressure so that the fabric still feeds correctly

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Sewing preparation

Feed dog

Feed dog lowered/ready to sew

«Feed dog»-button A flush with housing.

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feed dog is ready to sew

Feed dog and fabric feed

«Feed dog»-button A pressed.

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feed dog is lowered For free-motion sewing (darning, embroidery, quilting, etc.).

With each stitch the feed dog moves forward by one step. The length of this step is determined by the stitch length selected.

With an extremely short stitch length, the steps are also very short. The fabric moves away from the foot quite slowly, even at full sewing speed. e.g. buttonholes, satin stitch and decorative stitches are all sewn with a very short stitch length.

Let the fabric feed evenly.

ATTENTION!

Pulling, pushing or holding back the fabric can result in damages of the needle and stitch plate.

Pulling, pushing or holding back the fabric will result in uneven stitches.

Important facts about thread and needle

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Thread

The thread is chosen according to use. For a perfect sewing result, thread and fabric quality play an important role. It is recommended to use quality brands.

Cotton thread

 cotton thread has the advantage of being a natural fiber and therefore is

especially suitable for sewing cotton fabrics

 if cotton thread is mercerized, it has a slight sheen that is not lost with

washing

Polyester thread

 polyester thread has a high tensile strength and is particularly colorfast  polyester thread is more flexible and is recommended where a strong and

elastic seam is required

Rayon threads

 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

Sewing preparation

Needle, thread and material

ATTENTION!

Check the needle condition. As a guideline: Replace the needle before starting a new sewing project. A defective needle does not only damage the sewing project but also the sewing computer.

Care must be taken when choosing needle and thread.

The correct needle size depends on the selected thread and fabric. The fabric weight and type determine the thread weight, needle size and point form.

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Sewing preparation

Needles, threads

Correct needle/thread combination

When sewing, the thread should travel smoothly down the long groove on the front of the needle.

Too thin thread or too thick needle

The thread has too much clearance in the long groove. Skipped stitches and damage to the thread can occur.

Too thick thread or too fine needle

The thread rubs on the edges of the long groove and can get jammed. This can cause thread breakage.

Guidelines

Material and thread Needle size

Light materials: Fine thread (darning thread, embroidery thread) 70-75

Medium materials: Sewing thread 80-90

Heavy materials: Sewing thread (quilting thread, topstitching) 100, 110, 120

130/705 H-S/70

1 130 Shank length 2 705 Flat shank 3 H Needle scarf 4 S Needle point (here e.g. medium ball point) 5 70 Needle size (shank diameter)

Overview needles

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Sewing preparation

Universal

130/705 H/60-100

Normal point, slightly rounded

For nearly all natural and synthetic fabrics (woven and knitted)

Jersey/Stretch

130/705 H-S, H-SES, H-SUK/70-90

Ball point

Jersey, knit and stretch material

Leather

130/705 H-LL, H-LR/90-100

With cutting point

All types of leather, synthetic leather, plastic, sheeting

Metafil

130/705 H-MET/75-80 or H-SUK/90-100

Large eye

Sewing with metallic threads

Cordonnet (Topstitching)

130/705 H-N/80-100

Small ball point, long eye

Topstitching with thick thread

Wing needle (hemstitch needle)

130/705 HO/100-120

Wide needle (wing)

Hemstitching

Jeans

130/705 H-J/80-110

Very fine sharp point

Heavy weight fabrics such as jeans, canvas, overalls

Microtex

130/705 H-M/60-90

Especially fine sharp point

Mircro fiber fabrics and silk

Quilting

130/705 H-Q/75-90

Fine sharp point

Straight and topstitching

Double wing needle

130/705 H-ZWI-HO/100

Special effects with hemstitch embroidery

Double needle

130/705 H-ZWI/70-100

Needle distance: 1.0/1.6/2.0/2.5/3.0/4.0

Visible hems in stretch fabrics, pintucks, decorative sewing

Triple needle

130/705 H-DRI/80

Needle distance: 3.0

Visible hems in stretch fabrics, pintucks, decorative sewing

Embroidery

H-SUK/70-90

Large eye, slight ball point

Embroidery on all natural and synthetic fabrics

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Functions - «Function»-buttons sewing computer

Overview «Function»-buttons sewing computer

Stitch selection

«Direct-selection»-buttons

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select the desired stitch pattern via the «Direct-selection»-buttons

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stitch pattern, stitch number, stitch length and width are all visible on the display

The «Direct selection»-button 0 selects stitch number 51 (standard buttonhole).

Stitch categories

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Adjusting individually

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press «Home»-button

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choose the desired stitch category in the main menu via the «Navigation»-buttons (see page 29)

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confirm by pressing the «OK»-button

Altering stitch width

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press the left button

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narrows the stitch width

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press the right button

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widens the stitch width

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keep button pressed

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quick alteration

Functions

Altering needle position

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press the left button

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needle moves to the left

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press the right button

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needle moves to the right

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keep button pressed

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quick alteration

Altering stitch length

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press the left button

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shortens the stitch length

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press the right button

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elongates the stitch length

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keep button pressed

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quick alteration

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Functions

«Function»-buttons sewing computer

Overview «Function»-buttons

«Quick reverse»-button temporary:

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press the button

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the sewing computer sews stitch pattern in reverse until button is released

Application:

 programs buttonhole length  programs darning length  for switching when in the straight stitch

securing program no. 5

 manual securing (seam begin and end)  used for securing in quilters securing program

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continuous reverse:

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press the button at hold until you hear a beep and

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the symbol appears on the display

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the sewing computer sews the chosen stitch in reverse

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finish reverse sewing: press button at hold until you hear a beep

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the symbol disappears from display

«Pattern end/pattern repeat»-button

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press button while sewing

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the sewing computer stops at the end of the active single pattern or the active pattern in a pattern combination (in Memory)

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press the button 1-9x before sewing

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the pattern end symbol appears on the display along with the set number of repeats

selected A single pattern or a pattern combination sews out the number of repeats set.

«Start/Stop»-button

 starts and stops the sewing computer when

operating it with and without foot control

 starts and stops the BSR-Function if the BSR

foot is attached and activated

Slide speed control

 with the slide of the Slide Speed Control the

sewing speed can be regulated infinitely variable

 while winding the bobbin thread, the speed of

the bobbin winder can be regulated if the sewing computer is in an idle state

«Home»-button

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press the button

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opens the Main Display

«Back»-button

 goes one step back

Exception:

 decorative stitches  alphabets

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