Bernina 740E User Manual

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Instruction Manual
Livret d’instructioo
Handlet

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Congratulations on th« purchase of your new
sewing machine!

Nous vous félicitons d'avoir acquis votre nouvelle
machine à coudre*

HarteUjk gefelicieerd mei de aankoop van uw
nieuwe naaimachine!

You have bought a quality product which was
manufacturedwiihcareartdatiention Yoursewmg
machine is easy to use but this instruction book has
been written to hefp you get the most out of your
machine. We suggest you read it before starting to
sew.

You will no ckxibt have questions now and then for
which you cannot find an answer m this book Your
dealer is always on hand to help with advice and

tips.

We wish you many hours of sewing pleasure.

Vousavez, en effet, opté pour un produit de qualité
qui a été fabnqué avec le plus grand soin. Votre
machine à coudre est facile à utiliser, mais il faut,
naturellement suivre les règles du jeu. Nous les
avons rassemblées pour vous dans ce livret
d'instructions. Si vous tes respectez, vous réussi
rez. dès le commencement ce que vous entrepre
nez.

Sûrement, en tant que créatrice de mode pour la
famille, vous aurez, de temps à autre, des ques
tions auxquelles nous n'avons pas répondu
entièrement dans ce livret. Alors, il vous suffit de
demander à votre agent. Il sera toujours là pour

vous.

Maintenant, nous vous souhaitons bien du plaisir
durant vos loisirs pour l'habillement. Avec votre
machir>e. donnez libre cours à votre imagination.

U heeft een kwaiiteitsprodukt gekocht dat mei veel '
zorgvuidigheid werd vervaardigd. Uw naaimachi
ne is eenvoudig te bedienen en deze handleidmg
heipt u om alle mogelijkheden van uw machine te
ontdekken. Lees deze aandachtig door voordat u
met het naaien begint.

Af en toe zuit u wei eens een vraag hebben die dit
boek met kan beantwoorden. Uw Bernette vak­handeiaar is dan altijd graag bereid om u advies en
hps te geven.

Wij wensen u veel plezier bij het naaien.

01992 Fnte Gegairf Ltd.
Bemina Sewing Machines
CH-8266 Steckborn (Switzerland)

e I9d2 Fritz Gegaut SA
Fabrique de rnachines à coudre Bernina

CH-6266 Steckborn (Suisse)

91992 Fritz Gegaut AG
Bernmâ Naaimachinelabriek
CH-8266 Steckbom (Zwitserland)

We reserve (he right to make technical changes in
the interest of progress

Sous réserve des modifications apportées dans
hmérèt du progrès technique.

Veranderir)gen in het belang van de technische
vooruitgang voorbehouden.

List of contents

Accessones
Aulomatic needte stop

(Model 740E onty)

Automatic needle throader

(Model 74oe ontyi

Bsnd hen%'1>ngene sMch
SoObin • msertng
Bobbin • tension

Bobbin • winding............................

Bnnging up die lowo'

thread...........................—

Butb - chanoing
Buttons • sewing on

(Model 740E oniyi

Buttonholes...................................

Colour code green and blue
Colour code red and yeiiow
Cixmeciing the rischine
Corcingtoot

(Model 740E onlyi
Darrwig

Decorative stitches

(Model 740E ootyi......................

Details oi the machine
Feed d^ • lo'wenng

Foot control

Hemmer loot.................................

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Noatening edges

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.72. 74 Triple straighl stitch;z<g-zag

.....6. 8 Trouble shooting guide

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Needle positions.....................

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NeediO'Thread table

36

Overlock stitches

78

.26 Practical stitches.................. .66, 68. 70

Pressor loot - removing

26

Prosser foot • attachng ............

Presser foot lifter

18 Reverse sewing .....................

84

Safety regulations
Smocking stitch

76

Speed control..­Stitch selection

48 Stitch table

Straight sUclvzig-zag

88 Tension - upper thread

Tension ' lower thread..............

Threading - upper thread ...

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Three-step zig-zag

Twin needle

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Zips - sewing «

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Inserting the neetse

inserting the seam guxJe...............

LED display ..................................

Light.........................................

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When ustng an eiectncai appliance, basic safety
precautions should always be followed, including

the following:

Read all instructions before using this sewing
machine.

DANGER

To reduce the risk of electric shock:

1 An appliance should never be left unattended

when plugged in.

2. Always unplug this appliance from the electric
outlet immediately after u$ir>g and before cle
aning.

3 Alwaysunplugbeforerelamping Reptacebulb

with same type rated IS Watts.

WARNING

To reduce the nsk of bums. fire, electric shock, or
injury to persons:

1 Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close atten

tion is necessary when this appliance is used
by or near children.

2. Use this appliance only lor its intended use as
described in this manual. Use only attach

ments reoynmended by the manufacturer as

contained in this manual.

3. Never operate this appliance if it has a dama
ged cord of plug, if it is not working properly, if

It has been dropped or damaged, or ckopped

into water. Return the appliance to the nearest
authorized dealer or service center for exami

nation. repair, electrical or mechanical adjust
ment.

4 Never operate the appliance with any air

openings block. Keep ventilation openings of
the sewing machine and foot controller free

from accumulation of lint. dust, and loose cloth.

5. Keep fingers away from all moving parts
Special care is required arourxf the sewing
machine needle.

6. Always use the proper needle plate. The wrong
plate can cause the needte lo break.

7. Do not use bent needles.

8. Do not pull or push fabric while stltchir>g, It may
detlect the needle causing it to break.

9. Switch the sewing machine off (*0’> when ma
king any adjustmenfs in the needle area, such
as threading needle, changing needle, threa­dir>g bobbin, or changing pressor foot, and the

like.

10. Always unplug sewing machine from the
electrical outlet wen removing covers, lubn­catmg. or when making an other user servicir>g
adjustments mentioned m the instruction ma
nual.

11- Never dtof> or insert any objeci into any

opening.

12 Do not use outdoors

13. Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products
are being used or where oxygen is being
administered.

14. To disconnect, turn all controls to the off <*0*j
position, then remove plug from outlet

15. Do not unplug by pulling on cord To unplug,
grasp the plug, not the cord.

16 This appliance 1$ provided with double insula

tion. Use onfy identical replacement parts. See
instructions lor Servidnq of Double-Insulated
Appliances (except USA/Canada)

Servicing of Double-Insulated Products

17. 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 bo added to the product. Servicing
of a double-insulated (xodud requires extre
me care and knowledge of the system, and
should be done onfy by qualified service per
sonnei. Replacement parts for a double-insu
lated produd must bo indentical to those parts
in the product. A double-insulated product is
marked with the words "double insulation"

or DOUBLE INSULATED".

Consignes de sécurité

Velligheldsvoorschriften

The symbol D may also be marked on the product.

SAVE THESE

INSTRUCTIONS

Th(S sewing machine Is intended for household
use only.

Les consignes de sécurité énumérées d-après
doiverjf éfre »mpérai/vemenf respectées:

Dès qu’elle est en mouvement, l'aiguille est source
de danger (risque de blessure pour les doigts). Il
convient dor>c d'obsen/er en permanence
remplacement où s'effectue la couture.

Toute manipulation dans la гопе d’action de
l'aiguille (remplacement de l'aiguille, du pied-de-

biche. de la plaque à aiguille ou mise en route du
dispositif automatique d'enfilage) ne doit
s'effectuer que lorsque la machine est débranchée
(interrupteur princip^ sur 'D'^.

Pour tous les travaux d’entretien (nettoyage et
huilage), ainsi que pour le remplacement de
l'ampoule. ilconv>ent de débrancher la macNne en
retirant la fiche de la prise électnque. Procéder de
rrrème lors d’interruptions ou à la fin d'un travail

Ne jamais intervertir dans la partie électrique de la
machine, notamment pour le remplacement du
raccorderrtent de la pé^e de commande. Ce type

de travail doitétreconliéà un technicien du service
après-vente.

De navoigerxie veiligheidsvoorschnften dienen
aPsotuut in acht te worden genomen:

Oe bewegende naaM is een gevaar voor uw vin­gers. Het naa>oppervlaK dient dar ook steeds in
het oog te worden gehouden.

Alle handeiingen binnen het bereik van de bewe

gende naaki. bijv. het vervangen van de naaid. de

naah/oet. de steekplaat of hei bedienen van de

aulorrratische inrijger, rrtogen alleen uitgevoerd
worden wanneer de machine uitgeschakeld is

(hoofdschakelaar op *0* zetten).

Bij alle onderhoudswerkzaamheden (reinigen en

olidn), alsrrtede bij het verwisselen van het gioei­lampje dient de naaimachirte uitgeschakeld te
worden door middel van de stekker uit het siop­kontakt te trekken. Oe machirte dient eveneerts bij
onderbreking en na be^irrdigirrg van het naaiwerk
uitgeschakeld te worden door de stekker uit het
stopkontakt te venmjdeten.

Alle reparaties aan het elektrische gedeeite van de

machine, in het bijzonder het vervangen van de
aansluiting naar de voetweerstand. mögen alleen
door uw Semette vakharrdelaar worden uitge
voerd.

Details of the machine

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1 LED display 1

2 Stitch selection doi 2
3 Needle position Knob 3
4 Stitch width dial 4
5 Stitch length dial 5
6 Reverse sewing button
7 Speed adiustment knob 6
8 Hinged bobbir> cover 7
9 Bobbin case

10 Drop teed control 8

11 Stitch plate 9

12 Needle damp screw 10

13 Automatic needle threader 11
14 Thread take-up sprir>g 12

1 s Needle stop up 13

16 Needle stop down 14
17 Thread tension control 15
18 Thread take-up lever 16

Carrying handle
^xrol holder pms
Thread guide
Two-step presser foot lifter
Thread cutter on presser tool

holder
Presser toot release
Extension table and open ac

cessory box
Foot control socket

Mam plug socket
Power switch
Light switch
Bobbin winder cover
Bobbin wir>der
Bobbin winder thread cutter
Handwheel
Bobbin thread guide

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Details of the machine

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1 Carrying handle
2 Stitch selection dial
3 Handwheel

4 Stitch length dial

A

6

5 Reverse sowing button
6 Bobbin winder cover

7 Hinged bobbin cover
8 Bobbin case

9 Drop feed control
to Stitch plate
It Thread cutter on pressor tool

holder
12 Needle damp screw
13 Thread take-up spnng
14 Thread take-up
15 Thread tension control

Accessories

a General purpose foot No- 3
D Embroidery loot No. 4
c OvertocK foot No 8
d Zipper foot No. N
e* Cording foot No- 2
f Darning foot
g Buttonhole foot
h* Hemmer No t
i Btirxl hem toot No. 9
k* Button sewing foot No. 6

We recommend the use of these
specialy designed presser feet for
perfect results.

’ Those 3 presser feet are not
supplied with Models 715 and 730.
They are however available as
special accessories from your local

dealer

1

Large screwdriver
Oiler

2
3

Cleaning brush

4

Seam npper

5

Needles (3x)

6

Bobbins (3x)

7

Seam guide

stitch choice for each model

Stitch

III

Buttonhole
Straight stitch
Tnple straight stitch

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Zig-zag

i Triple zig-zag

3-Step zig-zag

Smocking stitch
Shell hem

Rampart
Double oveilock
Stretch Blindhem

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1 Double arrow

• Blindhemtingehe
Single overtook

1

i Elastic overlook

Stretch overtock

1

Standard overtook

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6ridgir>g

Feather sMch

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Ribbon

) Scallop

1 Double scallop

t Triangle long

Square stitch

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) Cross stitch

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Connecting the machine to the power source
(MOIW 74061

Conned plug *A" and plug '6' to the
machine and plug 'C into the mams
socket. Turn on power switch *0“. {1)

This appliance has a polarued plug
(one blade wider than ihe other)

To reduce the nsk ol electric shock,
this plug is intended to lit in a polariz
ed outlet only one way.

If the plug does not lit tulty in Ihe outlet,

reverse the plug

If it still does not fit, contact a qualified

electrician to install the proper outlet.

Oo not modify the plug m any way.

Caution; The Foot Controller Model

4C-337B is for using with
Sewing Machine Model
740E.

Foot control

The speed of the machine can bo
regulated by applying pressure to the
fool control. (2)

Speed control

\UC69* J*0(i

The maximum speed of the machirve
can be reduced with the speed con
trol knob "O*. (3)

The speed control function is particu­larty useful for intricate work, e g
sewing corners, matching up pat
terns etc and is ideal lor beginners

> minimum
► ► maximum

Sewing light

740t)

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Press pov/er switch ’A". Press light
switch 'B-. (4)

High power, high frequency

interference can cause variations in
the motor speed of up to 50%.
These will disappear however, as
soon as the interference stops.

Connecting the machine to the power source

Connect plug 'A' to the machine and
plug 'B* to the mams socket. Turn on
power switch *c^ (1)

This appliance has a polarized plug
(one blade wider than the other).

To reduce the risk o< electric shock,
this plug is intended to lit in a polariz
ed outlet only one way.

If the plug does fwt fit fully in the Outlet. Turn on powei switch C

leverse (he plug.

If il still does not fit, cor^aci a qualified
electrician to install the proper outlet

Do not modify the plug in any way

Caution- The Foot Controller Model

3C-135B or 4C-3168 IS for
using with Sewing
Machine Model 71$ and

730A

Foot control

The speed of tne machine can be
regulated by applying pressure to
the ^ooi control (2)

Sewing light
iMexJe's 7;5. 730i

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Changing the bulb

Disconnect the machine trom the
power suppty by removing the plug
from the mains socketl

- Loosen screw X* on the back of
the head cover

- Remove the head cover "D“.

- Unscrew the bulb *E" and fit new
bulb.

Replace the head cover and tigh
ten screw.

Should there bo any problem, ask
your local dealer for advice.

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Automatic neodio stop

(Moca- 740E only]

When the machine stops, tho needle
stops at its highest position. (1)

Certain types ol sewing tasks are
made easier if the needle is lowered
in the labric. e.g. sewing corners,
starting to sew.

Press button *A" for needle down

- Press button *B’ for needle up

Two-step presser foot lever

When sewir>g several layers or thick
fabrics, the presser loot can be
raised a second stage for easy po$>­tk>r>ing of the work. (2)

Drop feed control

20

For normal sewing, the feed dog
should be in the raised pdsit>on.
Press 'A'. {3f

For certain types of work. e.g. dar
ning or free-hand embroidery, the

feed dog must be lowered. Press "B’.

Attaching the presser foot holder

Raise the presser foot clamp "a". <i)

Attach the presser foot holder V as

illustrated.

Attaching the presser foot

Lower the presser foot holder *a*until
the cut-out V is directly above the
pin -d". (2)
Raise the lever *e’.
Lower №e presser fool holder *a' and

The presser foot T will engage auto

matically.

Removing the presser foot

Raise the presser foot. (3)
Raise the lever *e* and the foot disen
gages.

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Attaching the seam guide

Attach the seam guide 'g' in the slot

as iHustrated. Adjust according to

need for hems, pleats, etc (4)

Attentfon:

Turn power switch to ’0' when
carrying out any of the above
operations!

Winding the bobbin

Open the bobbin winder cover. (1)

Place empty bobbin on spindle.
Movement of the needte is automati*
cally cut out. (2)

Take the thread from the spool
through the guide to the bobbin. (3/4)

Wind thread a lew times by hand
round the empty bobbin in a clock
wise direction. Press the foot control.
As soon as the bobbin is full, wirxing
will stop and the thread will be cut
automaticalty. Remove the bobbin
and dose the boMxn winder case. (5)

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