Bernina 560 Owner's Manual
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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.
Presenting the B 560, BERNINA launches an ultramodern sewing-/embroidery
computer. 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 and embroidery with your BERNINA 560 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
1. Edition
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Safety Instructions
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT
INFORMATION
When using an electrical appliance, basic safety
precautions should always be followed, including
the following:
Read all the instructions before using this
sewing-/embroidery computer.
When the sewing-/embroidery 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-/embroidery computer should
never be left unattended when plugged in.
2. Always unplug this sewing-/embroidery
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 this sewing-/embroidery computer only
for purposes as described in this manual. Use
only attachments, accessories and parts
recommended by the manufacturer.
2. Do not allow this sewing-/embroidery
computer to be used as a toy. Close attention
is necessary when this sewing-/embroidery
computer is used by or near children and
infirm persons. The sewing-/embroidery
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-/embroidery
computer by a person responsible for their
safety. To ensure children do not play with
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the sewing-/embroidery computer they must
be supervised.
3. Never operate this sewing-/embroidery
computer if:
⦁
it has a damaged cord or plug
⦁
it is not working properly
⦁
it has been dropped or damaged
⦁
it has fallen into water
Return the sewing-/embroidery computer to
your local authorized BERNINA dealer for
examination or repair.
4. Never operate the sewing-/embroidery
computer with any air openings blocked.
Keep ventilation openings of the sewing-/
embroidery computer free from the
accumulation of lint, dust and loose cloth.
5. Keep fingers away from all moving parts.
Special care is required around the sewing
needle.
6. Never insert any objects into any openings on
the sewing-/embroidery computer.
7. Do not use the sewing-/embroidery computer
outdoors.
8. Do not operate the sewing-/embroidery
computer where aerosol products (sprays) or
oxygen are being used or where 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-/embroidery
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-/embroidery computer is provided
with double insulation (except USA and
Canada). Use only identical replacement
parts. See instructions for servicing of doubleinsulated 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
grounding 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
product.
may also be marked on the
DISCLAIMER
No liability will be assumed for any possible
damage which arises from misuse of this sewing-/
embroidery computer.
This sewing-/embroidery computer is intended for
household use only.
This sewing-/embroidery 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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Contents Sewing
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Contents Sewing
Safety Instructions 2
Environmental Protection 3
Key to Signs 8
Glossary 8
Accessory 9
Standard Accessory 9
Presser feet 10
Accessory box free standing 11
Overview sewing computer 12
Front view 12
Detail view 12
Important sewing information 14
Thread 14
Needle, thread and material 14
Needles, threads 15
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Correct needle/Thread combination 15
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Too thin thread or too thick needle 15
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Too thick thread or too fine needle 15
Overview needles 16
Sewing preparation 18
Foot control 18
Slide-on table 18
Presser foot lifter 19
Vertical spool pin 19
Winding a bobbin 20
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Bobbin winding while sewing 20
Inserting a bobbin/Threading lower thread 21
Exchanging bobbin case 21
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Removing the bobbin case 21
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Inserting the bobbin case 21
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Bobbin thread cutter 21
Threading the upper thread 22
Changing the needle 22
Threading the double needle 23
Threading the triple needle 23
Thread needle 24
Changing the presser foot 24
Stitch plate 25
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Markings on the stitch plate 25
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Removing the stitch plate 25
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Replacing the stitch plate 25
Thread tension 26
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Changing the upper thread tension 26
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Reset settings 26
Adjusting presser foot pressure 27
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Pressor foot pressure 27
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Increasing the presser foot pressure 27
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Reducing pressor foot pressure 27
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Display pressor foot pressure 27
Feed dog lowered/ready to sew 28
Feed Dog and Fabric Feed 28
Functions 30
Overview «Function»-buttons sewing computer 30
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«Quick reverse»-button 30
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«Start/Stop»-button 30
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«Automatic thread cutter»-button 30
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Speed control 30
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«Needle stop»-button 30
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Programmable «Pattern end/Securing»-button 30
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«Needle position»-buttons 31
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Stitch width and Stitch length Knobs (Multifunction) 31
Display 32
Overview Main Display 32
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System settings 32
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Menu Selection 32
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Selection 33
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Stitch Pattern selection 33
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Stitch Pattern Display 33
Functions - Display 34
Overview Sewing functions 34
General functions 34
Overview Functions Buttonholes 36
Overview Functions Alphabets 38
Overview Functions Combi mode 40
Setup Program 44
Overview «Setup»-display 44
Changing Display settings 45
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Brightness 45
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Sewing light 45
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Welcome text 45
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Corrections 45
Selecting the Display color 46
Sewing settings 46
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Sewing speed 46
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Altering the upper thread tension 46
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Automatic securing program at pattern end 46
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Automatic thread cutter 46
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Automatic thread cutter and securing stitches 47
Adjusting embroidery settings 47
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Calibrating the hoop 47
Calibrating the Display 48
Altering the acoustic signals 48
Monitoring 49
Altering the winding speed 49
Update 50
Calibrating the buttonhole foot No. 3A 50
Reset/Delete user data 51
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Reset settings 51
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Delete user data 51
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Information 52
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Language 52
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Version 52
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Dealer details 53
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Service data 53
Tutorial 54
Overview Tutorial 54
Creative consultant 56
Overview Creative consultant 56
Overview Sewing techniques 56
Leaving the sewing consultant 56
Help program 57
Stitch patterns 57
Functions 57
Balance 58
Practical and decorative stitches 58
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Corrections 58
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Reset settings 58
eco description 59
Practical stitches 60
Overview Practical stitches 60
Stitch pattern selection 62
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Direct 62
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By stitch number 62
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Cancelling 62
Customizing stitch pattern individually 63
Temporary altered stitch memory 63
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Altering stitch width and stitch length 64
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Altering needle position 64
Examples of application Practical stitches 65
Straight stitch 65
Triple straight stitch 65
Triple Zig-Zag 66
Zipper 67
Manual darning 68
Automatic darning 69
Reinforced darning, automatic 70
Finishing edges 70
Double-Overlock 71
Top stitching edges 72
Visible hem 73
Securing program 74
Basting stitch 74
Flat joining seam 75
Height compensation of uneven layers 76
Sewing corners 76
Buttonholes 78
Overview Buttonhole 78
Buttonhole - Important information 79
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Marking the length of manual buttonholes 79
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Marking the length of automatic buttonholes 79
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Marking the length of keyhole buttonholes 79
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Test sewing 79
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To adjust the bead width 79
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To adjust stitch length 79
Stabilizer 80
Cords 81
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Ideal cords 81
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Cord with the automatic buttonhole foot No. 3A 81
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Cord with the buttonhole foot No. 3C
(optional accessory) 81
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Fixing the cord 81
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Cutting buttonholes open with the seam ripper 81
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Cutting open buttonholes with the buttonhole
cutter (optional accessory) 81
Altering the balance 82
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Balance with direct entry length buttonholes 82
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Balance with direct entry length keyhole or round
buttonholes 82
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Balance for manual keyhole or round buttonhole 82
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Balance for manual standard buttonhole 82
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Balance for stitch counter buttonhole 82
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Clear balance 82
Programming Buttonholes 83
Standard and stretch buttonhole with auto-length,
automatically 83
Automatic with direct legth entry 84
Automatic with button measuring 84
Automatic round and keyhole buttonhole 85
Heirloom Buttonhole 86
Stitch counter buttonhole 86
Buttonhole in long term memory 87
7- or 5-steps-buttonhole, manually 89
Button sew-on program 90
Eyelet program 91
Decorative stitches 92
Overview Decorative stitches 92
Application 92
Examples of application
Decorative stitches 93
Cross Stitches 93
Pintucks 94
Bobbin-Play sewing 95
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Quilt stitches 96
Overview Quilt stitches 96
Example of application Quilt stitches 97
For free-motion quilting 97
BSR (BERNINA Stitch Regulator) 98
Quilting with BSR 98
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BSR-Function 98
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BSR function with straight stitch No. 1 98
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BSR function with zig-zag No. 2 98
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Two different BSR modes 98
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Preparation 99
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Remove presser foot sole 99
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Attaching the presser foot sole 99
Functions in the BSR mode 100
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Needle stop down (standard) 100
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Needle stop up 100
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Raise or lower the needle 100
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Securing with the «Start/Stop»-button
(only Mode 1) 100
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Securing function (only Mode 2) 100
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Free motion quilting (only Mode 2) 100
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Free motion quilting without BSR activation 100
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Beeper (Acoustic signal) activation/deactivation 101
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Selecting sound for BSR in the Setup Program 101
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Selecting sound for BSR in the «BSR»-display 101
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Activating the BSR Sewing Function 102
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Deactivating the BSR Sewing Function by
using the «Start/Stop»-button 102
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BSR Function deactivation 102
Combi mode 110
Creating stitch combinations 110
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Programming and saving 110
Deleting Stitch Patterns 111
Opening a saved combination 111
Correcting a stitch pattern combination 112
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Inserting a stitch pattern 112
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Altering stitch patterns 112
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Mirroring complete combinations 113
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Combination subdivider 1 113
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Interrupting a combination 113
Stitch pattern combination 114
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Overwriting 114
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Deleting 114
Contents Embroidery 115
Cleaning 158
Troubleshooting 159
Stitch patterns Overview 164
Index 180
Alphabets 103
Overview Alphabet 103
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Lettering 103
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Perfect stitch formation 103
Combining lettering 104
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Selecting the next letter 104
Correcting the combination 104
Alphabet in combination with functions 105
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Select lower case 105
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Change size 105
Personal program 106
Creating a Personal Display 106
Preparing stitch patterns 106
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Programming/Saving first stitch pattern 106
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Programming/Saving second stitch pattern 107
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Stitch pattern selection in the Personal program 107
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Personal Display 107
Alterting/Overwriting stitch patterns 108
Deleting stitch patterns 109
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Notes
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Notes
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Key to Signs
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Key to Signs
DANGER!
Very important!
Risk of injury!
ATTENTION!
Very important!
Risk of damage!
Tips!
Glossary
Balance Correcting abnormalities in stitch formation due to the fabric
BERNINA USB stick Mobile storage medium
Fabric fold Folded edge of material
BSR BERNINA-Stitch-Regulator. Quilting with consistent stitch length within a 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
All rights reserved
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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Accessory
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Standard Accessory
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Accessory
1 Carrier bag
2 Accessories box
3 Foot control
4 Power cable
5 Slide-on table
6 Presser foot lifter
2
1
4
6
5
1 4 bobbins (one of them in the bobbin case)
5
2 Selection of needles
3 Seam guide, right
3
4
6
4 Height compensation tool
5 Seam ripper
6 Screwdriver, red
8
2
7
7 Angular Torx button
8 Lint brush
9 Lubricator
10 2 foam pads
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11
1
10
11 3 spool discs
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Accessory
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Presser feet
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2
3
4
1 No. 1C Reverse pattern foot
2 No. 2A Overlock foot
3 No. 3A Automatic buttonhole foot
with slide
4 No. 4 Zipper foot
5 No. 5 Blindstitch foot
6 No. 20C Open embroidery foot
5
6
Visit www.bernina.com for
more accessory information.
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Accessory box free standing
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Accessory
⦁
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 1 and one large 2 drawer as
well as a compartment for bobbin holders 3 and presser feet 4.
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to remove a bobbin, press the compartment holder 5 lightly
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4
3
7
5
6
1
2
buttonhole foot with slide no. 3A can be stored in the left compartment 6
⦁
store the needle range supplied in the special compartment 7
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Overview sewing computer
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Overview sewing computer
Front view
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24
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9
8
10
5
4
1
7
6
2
3
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45
25
Detail view
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12
6
4
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42
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1 Bobbin cover
2 Stitch plate
3 Attachment base for
special accessories
4 Presser foot
5 LED-sewing light
6 Needle clamp
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7 «Quick reverse»-button
8 «Automatic thread cutter»-
button
9 «Start/Stop»-button
10 Thread guide
11 Slide Speed Control
12 Thread take-up cover
13 «Needle stop»-button
down/up
14 Programmable «Pattern
end-/securing»-button
15 Thread take-up lever
16 Pre-tension stud
17 Display
18 «Sewing support»-buttons
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«Home»-button
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«Setup»-button
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«Tutorial»-button
⦁
«Creative Consultant»button
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«Help»-button
⦁
«eco»-button
⦁
«clr»-button
19 «Needle position»-buttons
20 Stitch length knob
21 Stitch width knob
22 Carrying handle
23 Bobbin winder
24 Thread cutter on bobbin
winder
25 Presser foot lifter
connection
26 Rear thread guide
27 Horizontal spool pin
28 Vertical spool pin
29 Eyelet thread guide
30 Handwheel
31 Power switch On «I»/
Off «0»
32 Power plug socket
33 USB-connection
34 PC-connection for
embroidery software
35 Connection for embroidery
module
36 Foot control socket
37 Feed dog drop
38 Air vents
39 Needle threader
40 Feed dog
41 Cutter for lower thread
42 Presser foot pressure
adjustment wheel
43 Headframe fixing screw
44 Thread cutter on the head
frame (left)
45 Slide-on table socket
46 Opening for darning hoop
connection
47 Presser foot lever
48 BSR-connection
46
45
47
48
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
2
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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Important sewing information
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Important sewing information
Thread
The thread is chosen accordingly to the purpose. For a perfect sewing result,
thread and fabric quality play an important role. It is recommended to use
quality brands.
Cotton threads
cotton threads have the advantage of being a natural fiber and therefore
are especially suitable for sewing cotton fabrics
if cotton thread is mercerized, it has a slight sheen that is not lost with
washing
Polyester threads
polyester thread has 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
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
Needle, thread and material
ATTENTION!
Check the needle condition.
As a guide: 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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Needles, threads
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Important sewing information
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 weight materials:
Fine thread (darning thread, embroidery thread) 70-75
Medium weight materials:
Sewing thread 80-90
Heavy weight materials:
Sewing thread (quilting thread, topstitching) 100, 110, 120
130/705 H-S/70
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1
5
3
4
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)
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Overview needles
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
Jeans
130/705 H-J/80-110
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
Double wing needle
130/705 H-ZWI-HO/100
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
Embroidery
130/705 H-SUK/70-90
For special effects with hemstitch
embroidery
Double needle
130/705 H-ZWI/70-100
Needle distance:
1.0/1.6/2.0/2.5/3.0/4.0/6.0/8.0
Visible hems in stretch fabrics, pintucks,
decorative sewing
Triple needle
130/705 H-DRI/80
Needle distance: 3.0
Visible hems in stretch fabrics;
Decorative sewing
Large eye, slight ball point
Embroidery on all natural and synthetic
fabrics
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Sewing preparation
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Sewing preparation
Power Switch/Power Cable
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5
4
3
Foot control
1
1 Power Switch
1
The sewing computer is switched on («I») and off («0») with the power switch.
I the sewing computer is switched on
2
0 the sewing computer is switched off
2 Power plug socket
3 Foot control socket
4 Connection for embroidery module
5 PC-connection for embroidery software
6 USB-connection
Connecting the foot control
⦁
unwind the cable
⦁
plug the cable in the outlet 1
⦁
unwind the cable to the desired length and slip into 4 or 5
2
3
Slide-on table
4
6 5
1
Sewing speed control
Control the sewing speed by pressing the foot control 2 more or less.
Adjust needle down or up
⦁
sink the heel back 3 on the foot control
►
the needle adjusts the position up/down
Removing the foot control
⦁
wind the cable around the reel
⦁
plug cable into 6
USA/Canada only: Use only foot controller type LV-1 with
sewing computer B 560.
⦁
turn the handwheel (see page 13)
►
needle is raised
⦁
raise presser foot lever 1 up
►
presser foot is lifted
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2
The slide-on table increases sewing surface.
Attaching the slide-on table
⦁
raise the needle and presser foot
⦁
slide over free-arm to the right until it engages
Removing the slide-on table
⦁
raise the needle and presser foot
⦁
press button 2 down
⦁
pull slide-on table to the left
Presser foot lifter
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Vertical spool pin
Sewing preparation
Raising or lowering presser foot via Presser foot lifter.
Attaching the Presser foot lifter
⦁
insert into the opening
Raising and lowering the presser foot
⦁
with your knee push lever to the right
You should be able to operate the Presser foot lifter with your knee in your
normal sitting position.
►
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 Presser foot lifter if necessary.
The vertical spool pin is on the side behind the handwheel.
It is an essential aid for sewing with more than one thread, e.g. double needle
work and can also be used for winding the bobbin while sewing.
⦁
turn the spool pin 1 as far it will go
1
⦁
use foam pad 2 for stability with all thread spools
2
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Winding a bobbin
⦁
turn power switch to «I» (on)
⦁
place empty bobbin on spindle
⦁
place foam pad on the spool pin
⦁
place thread on the spool pin
⦁
attach appropriate spool disc
⦁
following the direction of the arrow, take the thread through the rear guide
1
and round the pre-tension stud
⦁
wind the thread two to three times around the empty bobbin
⦁
cut off any excess thread on the thread cutter 1
Appropriate spool disc
Diameter of thread spool determines disc size. There must be no
gap between the disc and the spool.
⦁
push engaging lever 2 against bobbin
►
the winder works automatically
►
2
3
4
5
the Display to wind the bobbin is opened
⦁
move the round knob in the Display to the left/right or
⦁
turn the stitch width knob (see page 12)
►
the winding speed is altered
►
the motor will stop automatically when the bobbin is full
►
the Display is closed
⦁
remove bobbin and
⦁
pull the thread over thread cutter 3 to cut it
Bobbin winding while sewing
⦁
attach foam pad on the vertical spool pin 4
⦁
place thread on the vertical spool pin
⦁
following the direction of the arrow, take the thread through the thread
guide 5 and
⦁
guide around the pre-tension stud
Then proceed as mentioned above.
It is recommended to reduce the winding speed when winding from
the vertical spool pin.
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Inserting a bobbin/Threading lower thread
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1
⦁
⦁
⦁
⦁
►
Exchanging bobbin case
Sewing preparation
insert the bobbin so that the thread runs clockwise 1
pull the thread from the right into the slot
pull the thread to the left under the spring
until it lies in the T-shaped slit at the end of the spring
pull the thread
the bobbin must turn clockwise
Removing the bobbin case
⦁
raise the needle
⦁
turn power switch to «0» (off)
⦁
open bobbin cover
⦁
grasp the latch of the bobbin case
⦁
remove the bobbin case
Inserting the bobbin case
⦁
hold the bobbin case latch
Opening of the bobbin case points up.
⦁
insert the case so that it clicks into place
Bobbin thread cutter
⦁
1
pull the thread over thread cutter 1 to cut it
⦁
close the cover
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Sewing preparation
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Threading the upper thread
1
2
4
⦁
raise the needle and presser foot
⦁
turn power switch to «0» (off)
⦁
place foam pad on the spool pin
⦁
place spool on pin so that the thread unwinds clockwise
⦁
attach appropriate spool disc
⦁
take thread through rear guide 1
⦁
then into slit of upper thread tension 2
⦁
pull thread down to the right of the take-up cover and around 3
⦁
take thread up to the left of the cover and around 4, placing it in the take-up
lever
⦁
take thread down and through guides 5 and 6
⦁
thread the needle (see page 24)
3
5
6
Changing the needle
Appropriate spool disc
Diameter of thread spool determines disc size. There must be no
gap between the disc and the spool.
3
5
6
Removing the needle
⦁
raise the needle
⦁
lower or remove presser foot (see page 24)
⦁
turn power switch to «0» (off)
⦁
loosen the needle clamp screw
⦁
pull the needle down to remove
Inserting the needle
⦁
flat side of needle to the back
⦁
insert the needle as far as it will go
⦁
tighten needle clamp screw
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Threading the double needle
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2
3
1
5
Threading the first thread
⦁
turn power switch to «0» (off)
⦁
insert double needle
4
⦁
raise the needle and presser foot
⦁
place foam pad on the spool pin
⦁
place thread spool 3 on horizontal spool pin
⦁
attach appropriate spool disc
⦁
take thread through rear guide 2
⦁
guide the thread to the front in the slit and past the tension disc 1 on the
right side
⦁
guide the thread to the needle as usual and
⦁
thread the right needle manually
Threading the second thread
⦁
place foam pad on vertical spool pin
⦁
place the second thread spool 4 on the vertical spool pin
⦁
take thread through rear guide 2
⦁
guide the thread to the front in the slit and past the tension disc 1 on the
left side
⦁
guide the thread to the needle as usual and
⦁
thread the left needle manually
Threads 5 must not be twisted together.
Sewing preparation
Threading the triple needle
3
2
1
When using the vertical spool pin, always add a foam pad. This
prevents the thread from twisting around the spool pin.
Two thread spools and one full bobbin are needed.
⦁
insert triple needle
⦁
4
place one thread spool 1 on horizontal spool pin
⦁
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)
⦁
thread as usual and
⦁
guide two threads on the left side of the tension disc 4 and one thread
past the right side
⦁
guide threads to the needle as usual
⦁
and thread every needle manually
By using the additional eyelet for metallic and silk threads (optional
accessory) the thread release from the stacked spool/bobbin can be
enhanced.
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Sewing preparation
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Thread needle
1
2
1
Position the needle by pressing the foot control once (1 stitch).
⦁
raise the needle
⦁
lower the presser foot
⦁
turn power switch to «0» (off)
⦁
hold thread to the left and back
⦁
press lever 1 down and hold it
⦁
C
3
4
guide thread around the hook 2 to the right in front of the needle
⦁
put the thread from the front into the guide 3 until it catches in the wire hook
⦁
release lever 1
►
needle is threaded
⦁
pull the thread to the back and
⦁
put the thread under the foot and pull it from front to back over the thread
cutter on left side of the head frame 4, cut
Threads release automatically as soon as the first stitch is sewn.
Changing the presser foot
Removing the presser foot
⦁
raise the needle and presser foot
⦁
turn power switch to «0» (off)
⦁
raise the clamping lever
⦁
remove the presser foot
Attaching the presser foot
⦁
guide the presser foot upwards over the cone
⦁
press the clamping lever down
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Stitch plate
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Markings on the stitch plate
1
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
2
measurements are marked to the right and to the left of center needle
position
Removing the stitch plate
⦁
press «Feed dog»-button (see page 13)
►
the feed dog is lowered
⦁
turn power switch to «0» (off)
⦁
remove presser foot and needle
⦁
press the stitch plate down at the right back corner 1 until it flips up
⦁
remove the stitch plate
Replacing the stitch plate
⦁
place the stitch plate over the opening 2
⦁
press down until it clicks into place
⦁
press «Feed dog»-button
►
the feed dog is raised as soon as the first stitch is sewn
Sewing preparation
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Sewing preparation
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Thread tension
Higher upper thread tension = the upper thread is tightened, which
pulls the lower thread up to the topside of fabric.
Lower upper thread tension = the upper thread is loosened, which
enables it to be pulled to the backside of the fabric.
Basic settings are applied automatically when a stitch pattern or program is
selected.
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) is 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 upper thread
tension according to the fabric and the desired stitch pattern.
⦁
touch «i»-icon
⦁
touch «Upper thread tension»-icon
Changing the upper thread tension
►
the optimal stitch formation (stitch formation in the fabric) is visible
►
the white bar within the scale and the number in the icon show the basic
setting
⦁
touch arrow icon up/down or
⦁
turn stitch width or stitch length knob to the left or to the right or
⦁
move the round knob in the Display using the finger
►
upper thread tension is tightened or loosened
►
the alteration of the upper thread tension is visible within the scale (yellow)
and in the yellow-framed icon
►
basic setting remains visible (white)
►
the alteration of the upper thread tension only affects the selected stitch
⦁
touch «Back»-icon
►
the setting is saved and the Display closes
Reset settings
⦁
touch the yellow-framed icon
►
basic setting is reset
⦁
switch off the sewing computer
►
any alterations are deleted
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Adjusting presser foot pressure
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1
Sewing preparation
The presser foot pressure is adjusted by the presser foot pressure adjustment
wheel 1 on the left side of the headframe.
Pressor foot pressure
Basic setting = 46
Increasing the presser foot pressure
for sturdy material e.g. denim
improves the fabric feed
Reducing pressor foot pressure
for jersey fabrics and loose knits
to prevent fabric from stretching
⦁
adjust pressure so that the fabrics feeds correctly
⦁
touch «i»-icon
⦁
touch «Pressor foot pessure»-icon
Display pressor foot pressure
►
opens the «Pressor foot pressure»-display
►
alterations of the pressor foot pressure are visible within the scale (yellow)
and in the yellow-framed icon
►
basic setting remains visible (white)
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Sewing preparation
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Feed dog lowered/ready to sew
«Feed dog»-button 1 flush with housing.
►
feed dog is ready to sew
1
Feed Dog and Fabric Feed
«Feed dog»-button 1 pressed.
►
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.
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Notes
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Notes
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