Bernina 780 Owner's Manual
BERNINA 780
Introduction
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Dear BERNINA Customer
Congratulations! You have decided on BERNINA and therefore on a product which will
delight you for years. For more than 100 years our family company has attached
greatest importance to satisfied customers. As for me, it is a matter of personal concern
to offer you Swiss development and precision at the height of perfection, futureorientated sewing technology and a comprehensive customer service.
The BERNINA 7-series consists of three ultramodern machines, whose development not
only focused the highest demands on technique and the ease of use but also
considered the design of the product. After all we sell our products to creative people
like you, who do not only appreciate high quality but also form and design.
Enjoy the creative sewing, embroidering and quilting on your new BERNINA 780 and
keep informed about the various accessories at www.bernina.com.
On our homepage you will also find a lot of inspiring sewing instructions, to be
downloaded for free.
Our highly trained BERNINA dealers will provide you with more information on service
and maintenance offers.
I wish you lots of pleasure and many creative hours with your new BERNINA.
H.P. Ueltschi
Owner
BERNINA International AG
CH-8266 Steckborn
www.bernina.com
3nd 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
Safety Instructions 2
Environmental Protection 3
Key to Signs 8
Glossary 8
Breadcrumb navigation 8
Accessory 9
Standard Accessories 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 fabric 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 thin needle 15
Overview needles 16
Sewing preparation 17
Power Switch/Power Cable 17
Magnetic holder for Touchscreen pen 17
Foot control 17
Slide-on table 18
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Seam guide 18
Presser foot lifter 18
Vertical spool pin 19
Winding the lower thread 20
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Bobbin winding while sewing 20
Inserting a bobbin/Threading lower thread 21
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Removing the bobbin from the bobbin case 21
Removing/inserting bobbin case 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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Marks 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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Altering upper thread tension 26
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Saving the upper thread tension 26
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Back to basic settings 26
Security Program 27
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Display 27
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Selecting the needle 27
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Selecting the stitch plate 27
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Saving 27
Needle Chart 27
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Selecting needle 27
Selecting a Presser Foot 28
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Display 28
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Optional presser feet 28
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Saving 28
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Return to basic settings 28
Altering presser foot pressure 29
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When sewing thick material, e.g. quilting 29
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Saving presser foot pressure 29
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Resetting the basic setting 29
Feed dog and Fabric feed 30
Feed dog lowered/ready to sew 30
Functions 32
Overview «Function»-buttons sewing 32
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«Start/Stop»-button 32
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«Presser foot position»-button 32
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«Automatic thread cutter»-button 32
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«Quick reverse»-button 32
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«Pattern begin»-button 32
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«Needle stop»-button 32
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Programmable «Pattern end-/Securing»-button 32
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Slide speed control 32
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«Automatic Securing Program»-button 33
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Stitch width and Stitch length Knobs (Multifunction) 33
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«Needle position»-buttons 33
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Needle stop position up and
«Quick reverse»-button 33
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Needle stop position down and
«Quick reverse»-button 33
Display 34
Overview Main Display 34
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System settings 34
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External Functions/Views 34
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Menu Selection 34
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Selection 35
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Stitch Pattern Area 35
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Stitch Pattern Display 35
Functions - Display 36
Sewing Functions Overview 36
General Functions 36
Overview Functions buttonholes 38
Overview Functions Alphabets 39
Overview Functions Combi mode 40
Setup Program 44
Overview «Setup»-Display 44
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Sewing settings 45
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Altering Upper thread tension 45
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Sewing speed control 45
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Securing stitches at pattern begin 45
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Programming «Function»-buttons/«Function»-icon 46
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Hover position of the presser foot 46
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Automatic securing program 46
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Automatic thread cutter 46
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Raising the presser foot 46
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Automatic thread cutter and securing stitches 46
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Presser foot position with needle stop down 47
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Programming «Quick reverse» button 47
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Programming «Securing»-button 47
Embroidery settings 48
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Calibrating the hoop 48
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Fabric Thickness 49
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Activating or deactiving securing stitches 49
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Automatic cut 49
Personal settings 50
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Welcome text 50
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Deleting Welcome text 50
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Corrections 50
Monitoring 50
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Upper-/Lower thread indicator 50
Altering the acoustic signals 51
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Selecting Stitch Pattern/Function/BSR 51
Sewing computer settings 51
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Language selection 51
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Display settings 52
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Display Calibration 52
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Basic setting 53
Cleaning/Update 54
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Calibrating Buttonhole foot No. 3A 54
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Update 54
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Cleaning the thread catcher 55
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Lubricating the sewing-/embroidery computer 55
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Packing position 55
Information 56
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Version 56
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Dealer details 56
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Service data 56
Tutorial 57
Overview Tutorial 57
Creative Consultant 58
Overview Creative Consultant 58
Overview Sewing techniques/Recommendations 58
Leaving the Creative consultant 58
Balance 60
Practical and decorative stitches 60
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Corrections 60
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Sideways-motion patterns 60
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Vertical corrections 61
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Horizontal corrections 61
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Back to basic settings 61
eco description 62
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Activating eco 62
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Deactivating eco 62
Practical stitches 64
Overview Practical stitches 64
Selecting stitch pattern 66
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Direct-Option 1 66
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Direct-Option 2 66
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By stitch number 66
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Cancelling 66
Customizing stitch patterns individually 67
Personal Memory Temporary 67
Personal memory permanent 68
Altering stitch width and stitch length 69
Application Examples of
Practical Stitches 70
Straight stitch 70
Triple Straight Stitch 70
Triple Zig-zag 71
Zipper 72
Manual darning 73
Automatic Darning 74
Reinforced darning, automatic 75
Reinforced Darning program 75
Finishing Edges 76
Double overlock 76
Topstitching edges 77
Blind Hems 78
Visible Hem 78
Securing Program 79
Basting Stitch 79
Flat joining seam 80
Height Compensation of uneven layers 81
Sewing Corners 81
Help Program 59
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Stitch patterns 59
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Functions 59
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Leaving the Help Program 59
Buttonholes 82
Overview Buttonholes 82
Important information 83
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Marking the length of manual buttonholes 83
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Marking the length of automatic buttonholes 83
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Marking the length of keyhole buttonholes 83
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Test sample 83
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Adjusting the bead width 83
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Altering the stitch length 83
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Stabilizer 84
Cord 85
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Ideal cords 85
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Cord with the automatic Buttonhole foot No. 3A 85
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Cord with the Buttonhole foot No. 3C
(optional accessory) 85
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Fixing the cord 85
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Cutting buttonholes open with the seam ripper 85
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Cutting open buttonholes with the buttonhole cutter
(optional accessory) 85
Altering the balance 86
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Balance with direct entry length buttonholes 86
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Balance with direct entry length keyhole or round
buttonholes 86
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Balance for manual keyhole or round buttonhole 86
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Balance for manual standard buttonhole 86
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Balance for stitch counter buttonhole 86
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Clear Balance 86
Programming Buttonholes 87
Standard and stretch buttonhole with auto-length,
automatically 87
Automatic with Direct Entry Length 88
Automatic with Button measuring 88
Automatic round and keyhole buttonhole 89
Buttonhole with double pointed bartack and
decorative buttonhole with double pointed bartack 90
Heirloom Buttonhole 91
Stitch Counter Buttonhole 91
Buttonhole in Long Term Memory 92
7- or 5-step Buttonhole, manually 94
Button sew-on program 95
Eyelet Program 96
Decorative Stitches 97
Overview Decorative Stitches 97
Application 97
Tapering 98
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Altering angle 98
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Programming the length of section 2 99
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Programming the length of section 2 by
Entering mm 99
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Manual setting the Length of Section 2 99
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Back 99
Application examples of
Decorative stitches 100
Cross Stitch 100
Pintucks 101
Bobbin-Play sewing 102
Quilt Stitches 103
Overview Quilt Stitches 103
Application examples of Quilt stitches 104
Handlook quilt stitch 104
Free-motion quilting 105
BSR (BERNINA Stitch Regulator) 106
Quilting with BSR 106
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BSR-Function 106
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BSR function with straight stitch No. 1 106
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BSR function with zig-zag No. 2 106
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Two different BSR modes 106
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Preparation 107
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Remove presser foot sole 107
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Attaching the presser foot sole 107
Functions in the BSR mode 108
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Needle stop down (standard) 108
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Needle stop up 108
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Raising or lowering the needle 108
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Securing with «Start/Stop»-button (only Mode 1) 108
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Securing function (only Mode 2) 108
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Free motion quilting (only Mode 2) 108
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Free motion quilting without BSR activation 108
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Beeper (audio signal) activation/deactivation 109
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Selecting sound for BSR in the Setup Program 109
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Selecting sound for BSR in the «BSR»-Display 109
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Activating BSR Sewing Function 110
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Deactivating BSR Sewing Function by using
«Start/Stop»-button 110
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BSR Function deactivation 110
BERNINA Dual Feed 111
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Presser Feet Selection 111
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Switching on BERNINA Dual Feed 111
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Switching off BERNINA Dual Feed 111
Fabrics 112
Alphabets 113
Overview Alphabet 113
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Lettering 113
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Perfect stitch formation 113
Combining characters 114
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Selecting the next letter 114
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Large view of the Display 114
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Corrections 114
Correcting the combination 115
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Inserting character 115
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Deleting Letters 115
Alphabet in combination with functions 115
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Selecting lower case letters 115
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Altering font size 115
Monograms 116
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Monogram Sizes 117
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Balance 117
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Personal Program 118
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Creating a personal Display 118
Preparing stitch patterns 118
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Programming/Saving first stitch pattern 118
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Programming/Saving second stitch pattern 119
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Stitch pattern selection in the Personal program 119
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Personal Display 119
Altering/Overwriting stitch patterns 120
Deleting stitch patterns 121
Combi Mode 122
Creating Stitch pattern combinations 122
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Programming and saving 122
Deleting Stitch patterns 123
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Deleting individual stitches 123
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Deleting entire combination 123
Overview Combination 123
Opening a saved combination 124
Correcting a stitch pattern combination 125
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Inserting a stitch pattern 125
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Altering stitch patterns 125
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Adjusting the length within the combination 125
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Adjusting the width within the combination 126
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Mirroring complete combinations 126
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Combination subdivider 1 126
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Combination Subdivider 2 126
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Moving individual stitch patterns in a combination 127
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Moving multiple stitch patterns in a combination 127
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Sewing individual stitch patterns of a combination
in any direction 127
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Sewing the complete combination in any
direction 127
Stitch pattern combination 128
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Overwriting 128
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Deleting 128
Contents Sewing
History 128
Contents Embroidery 129-130
Cleaning 181-182
Troubleshooting 183-187
Stitch patterns 188-198
Embroidery motifs 199-209
Alphabets 210
Index 211
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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
BERNINA USB stick Mobile storage medium
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 a certain speed
clr Clear. 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
Breadcrumb navigation
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4
1 Setup program is selected
1
3
2 Sewing settings are selected
3 Programming «Function»-button/«Function»-icon is selected
4 Programming hovering position of the presser foot is selected
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having selected the corresponding icon (as for this example 1-3) the
desired display opens
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 Accessories
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Accessory
1 Presser foot lifter
2 Foot control
3 Soft Cover with pocket
4 Accessory box
5 Power cable
6 Seam guide for slide-on table
7 Straight-/CutWork stitch plate
8 Slide-on table
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9 3 spool discs
10 4 bobbins (one of them in the bobbin case)
11 Selection of needles
12 Seam guide, right
13 Seam ripper
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14 Touchscreen pen
15 Screwdriver Torx, gray
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16 Screwdriver, red
17 Angular Torx button
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18 Lint brush
19 Height compensation tool
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20 Lubricator
21 2 foam pads
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Presser feet
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1 No. 1C Reverse pattern foot
2 No. 1D Reverse pattern foot
3 No. 2A Overlock foot
4 No. 3A Automatic buttonhole foot
with slide
5 No. 4D Zipper foot
6 No. 5 Blind stitch foot
7 No. 8D Jeans foot
8 No. 20C Open embroidery foot
9 No. 40C Sideways motion foot
10 No. 42 BSR foot
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6
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Visit www.bernina.com for
more accessory information.
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Accessory box free standing
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Accessory
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on the back of the box, pull both extensions out until they click into place
Lay-out
The box is equipped as standard with one large 1 and one small 2 drawer as
well as a compartment for bobbin holders 5 and presser feet 7.
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to remove a bobbin, press the compartment holder 6 lightly
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7
buttonhole foot with slide No. 3A can be stored in the left compartment 4
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store the needle package in the special compartment 3
3
2
1
Storage example
Bobbin
6
4
ATTENTION!
Treat the bobbins with care. Keep the white sensor surfaces
free of scratches or stains to ensure correct.
ATTENTION!
Put the bobbins into the appropriate case of the accessory box
so that the silvery sensor surfaces are on the right side.
Otherwise the bobbin can get jammed in the case, as the two
bobbin surfaces are different in diameter.
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Overview sewing computer
Front view
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Detail view
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1 Bobbin cover
2 Stitch plate
3 Special-accessories port
4 Presser foot
5 LED-Sewing light
6 Needle clamp
7 «Quick reverse»-button
8 «Automatic thread cutter»-
button
9 «Presser foot up/down»-
button
10 «Start/Stop»-button
11 Thread guide
12 Slide speed control
13 «Securing»-button
14 Programmable «Pattern
end-/Securing»-button
15 «Pattern begin»-button
16 «Needle stop»-button
down/up
17 Thread take-up cover
18 Thread take-up lever
19 Pre-tension stud
20 Carrying handle
21 Bobbin winder
22 Thread cutter on bobbin
winder
23 Display
24 Stitch width knob
25 «Sewing support»-buttons
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«Home»-button
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«Setup»-button
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«Tutorial»-button
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«Creative Consultant»button
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«Help»-button
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«eco»-button
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«clr»-button
26 Stitch length knob
27 «Needle position»-buttons
28 Free Hand System
connection
29 Rear thread guide
30 Horizontal spool pin
31 Vertical spool pin
32 Eyelet thread guide
33 Handwheel
34 Power switch On «I»/
Off «0»
35 Power plug socket
36 Air vents
37 Magnetic holder for
Touchscreen pen
38 USB-connection
39 PC-connection for
embroidery software
40 Foot control socket
41 Feed dog drop
42 Needle threader
43 Feed dog
44 Lower thread cutter
45 Headframe fixing screw
46 Thread cutter on the head
frame
47 Slide-on table socket
48 Darning hoop connection
49 Special-accessories port
50 BSR-connection
51 BERNINA Dual Feed
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USA/Canada only: The sewing computer has a
polarized plug (one blade wider than the other). To
reduce the risk of electrical shock, this plug is
intended to fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If
the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the
plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified
electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not
modify the plug in any way!
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Important Sewing information
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Important Sewing information
Thread
Be sure to select the appropriate thread type and weight for the fabric. 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 threads have a high tensile strength and is particularly colorfast
polyester threads are more flexible and are recommended where a strong
and elastic seam is required
Rayon threads
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 fabric
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
To sew optimally, 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 thin needle
The thread rubs on the edges of the long groove and can get jammed. This
can result in 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
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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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Power Switch/Power Cable
Important Sewing information
1 Power Switch
1
The sewing computer is switched on («I») and off («0») with the power switch.
2
I the sewing computer is switched on
0 the sewing computer is switched off
5
4
3
Magnetic holder for Touchscreen pen
1
Foot control
2 Power plug socket
3 Foot control socket
4 PC-connection
5 USB-connection
The Touchscreen pen can be stored easily and securely at the two magnets 1.
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
1
Sewing speed control
4
2
3
6 5
Control the sewing speed by pressing the foot control 2 more or less.
Raising or lowering the needle
⦁
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 780.
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Slide-on table
The slide-on table increases sewing surface.
Attaching the slide-on table
⦁
turn the handwheel or press the «Needle stop»-button (see page 13)
►
needle is raised
⦁
press «Presser Foot Position»-button
►
presser foot is lifted
⦁
slide table to the right, over the free arm until it engages
Removing the slide-on table
⦁
raise the needle and presser foot
⦁
press button 1 down
⦁
pull slide-on table to the left
1
Presser foot lifter
Seam guide
⦁
press the release button and insert into the groove (underside of table) from
left or right
Can be moved over the entire table length.
Raising or lowering presser foot via FHS.
Attaching the Free Hand System
⦁
insert into the opening 1
1
Raising and lowering the presser foot
⦁
with your knee push lever to the right
⦁
you should be able to operate the FHS 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
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Your dealer can adjust the FHS if necessary.
Vertical spool pin
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Sewing preparation
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 the lower thread
⦁
turn power switch to «I»
⦁
place empty bobbin on spindle 1
1
2
⦁
place foam pad on the spool pin
⦁
place thread on the spool pin
⦁
attach appropriate spool disc 2
⦁
following the direction of the arrow, take the thread through the rear guide
3
and around the pre-tension stud
⦁
wind the thread two to three times around the empty bobbin
⦁
cut off any excess thread on the thread cutter 3
Appropriate spool disc
Diameter of thread spool determines disc size. There must be no
gap between the disc and the spool.
⦁
push engaging lever 4 towards bobbin
►
the winder works automatically
►
the Display to wind the bobbin appears
⦁
4
5
6
7
move the round knob in the Display using the Touchscreen pen or the
finger 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 5 to cut it
Bobbin winding while sewing
⦁
attach foam pad on the vertical spool pin 6
⦁
place thread on the vertical spool pin
⦁
following the direction of the arrow, take the thread through the thread
guide 7 and
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⦁
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.
Inserting a bobbin/Threading lower thread
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Removing the bobbin from the bobbin case
⦁
⦁
⦁
1
2
⦁
⦁
⦁
►
⦁
►
Sewing preparation
press the release lever at the bobbin case (see illustration «Changing
bobbin case» on this page)
remove the bobbin case according to following description
insert the bobbin so that the thread is wound counterclockwise 1
pull the thread from the left into the slot
pull the thread to the right under the spring 2
lead the thread beneath the thread guide and pull upwards
the thread is threaded in the guide
pull the thread
the bobbin must turn counterclockwise
Removing/inserting bobbin case
2
1
3
4
4
Removing bobbin case
⦁
raise the needle
⦁
turn power switch to «0» (off)
⦁
open bobbin cover 1
⦁
press bobbin case release 2
⦁
remove the boobin case
Inserting the bobbin case
⦁
hold the bobbin case with the thread guide 3 pointing upwards
⦁
put the thread guide into the notch 4 of the hook race cover
⦁
insert the bobbin case and press the center until it engages
Bobbin thread cutter
⦁
pull the thread over thread cutter 5 to cut it
⦁
close the bobbin cover
5
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Threading the upper thread
⦁
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
1
⦁
hold the thread and lead it from the spool along the direction of the arrow
into the rear guide 1
⦁
then into slit of upper thread tension 2
2
⦁
4
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)
Appropriate spool disc
Diameter of thread spool determines disc size. There must be no
gap between the disc and the spool.
3
5
6
Changing the needle
Removing the needle
⦁
raise the needle
⦁
remove or lower presser foot (see page 24, 32)
⦁
turn power switch to «0» (off)
⦁
loosen the needle clamp screw 1 using the gray screwdriver
⦁
pull the needle down to remove
1
Inserting the needle
⦁
flat side of needle to the back
⦁
insert the needle as far as it will go
⦁
tighten needle clamp 1 using the gray screwdriver
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Threading the double needle
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2
1
3
5
Threading the first thread
4
⦁
raise the needle and the presser foot, remove the presser foot if necessary
⦁
turn power switch to «0» (off)
⦁
insert double needle
⦁
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 Guide eyelet for metallic and silk thread (optional
accessory) the thread release from the stacked spool/bobbin can be
enhanced.
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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
3
4
⦁
press lever 1 down and hold it
⦁
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 and thread
►
needle is threaded
⦁
pull the thread to the back and
⦁
put the thread under the foot and pull it from back to front 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
1
1
Removing the presser foot
⦁
raise the needle and presser foot
⦁
turn power switch to «0» (off)
⦁
raise the clamping lever 1
⦁
remove the presser foot
Attaching the presser foot
⦁
guide the presser foot upwards over the cone
⦁
press the clamping lever 1 down
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Stitch plate
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3
4
Marks 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.
2
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
measurements are marked to the right and to the left of center needle
position
Removing the stitch plate
⦁
press «Feed dog»-button 5
►
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
Sewing preparation
5
Replacing the stitch plate
⦁
place the openings of the stitch plate 2, 3 and 4 above the corresponding
guide pins
⦁
press down until it clicks into place
⦁
press «Feed dog»-button
►
the feed dog is raised as soon as the first stitch is sewn
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Thread tension
Higher upper thread tension = the upper thread is tightened, which
pulls the lower thread up to the top of the fabric.
Lower upper thread tension = the upper thread is loosened, which
enables it to be pulled to the back 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.
Altering upper thread tension
⦁
touch «Upper thread tension»-icon
►
the white bar within the scale and the number in the icon show the basic
setting
⦁
touch icons «+»/«-» 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 touch pen or the finger
►
upper thread tension is tightened or loosened
►
the alteration of the upper thread tension is visible in the yellow-framed icon
and in «Upper thread tension»-icon
►
basic setting remains visible (small white dot on the slider)
►
the alteration of the upper thread tension only affects the selected stitch
Saving the upper thread tension
⦁
touch «Close»- or «Upper thread tension»-icon
►
the settings are saved and the Display closes
Back to basic settings
⦁
touch the yellow-framed icon
►
basic setting is reset
⦁
switch off the sewing computer
►
any alterations are deleted
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Security Program
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Sewing preparation
⦁
touch «Needle»- or «Stitch plate»-icon
►
«Needle-/Stitch plate overview»-Display appears
Display
►
yellow flag = recommended, optimal selection
►
green flag = optimal element is selected
If an inappropriate needle/stitch plate has been selected for the selected stitch
pattern, an animation will be displayed and the sewing computer cannot be
started.
The function remains active even when the sewing computer is turned off and
on.
Selecting the needle
⦁
touch desired «Needle»-icon
►
stitch width is limited automatically
►
this prevents the inserted special needle (double needle etc.) from hitting
the presser foot or the stitch plate = no needle breakage
►
numbers in the needle icons indicate the needle distance in mm
⦁
touch «Standard needle»-icon
►
Standard needle is activated again
►
the stitch width limitation is deactivated
Needle Chart
Selecting the stitch plate
⦁
touch desired «Stitch plate»-icon
►
stitch width is limited automatically
►
this prevents the inserted needle from hitting the presser foot or the stitch
plate = no needle breakage
Saving
⦁
touch «Close»-icon or «Needle»- or «Stitch plate»-icon
►
the settings are saved and the Display closes
⦁
press «Needle linfo»-icon
►
«Needle index»-Display appears
Selecting needle
⦁
select attached needle and needle size
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Selecting a Presser Foot
For every selected stitch pattern the optimal presser foot is displayed in
«Presser foot selection»-icon.
Display
►
yellow flag = optional choice for selected stitch pattern
►
green flag = optimal element is selected
⦁
attach the recommended presser foot
⦁
touch «Presser foot selection»-icon
►
the «Presser foot selection»-Display appears
⦁
touch the icon showing the attached presser foot or attach another presser
foot which is displayed in the overview and specially marked as optimal
presser foot and touch the respective icon in the «Presser foot selection»Display.
⦁
scroll through the overview via the arrow icons below the presser foot icons
or touch «0-9»-icon and enter the number directly.
►
if the needle risks hitting the presser foot, the sewing computer cannot be
started and an error message appears
►
the attached presser foot is now displayed in «Presser foot selection»-icon
Optional presser feet
⦁
touch icon
►
the optional presser feet for the selected stitch pattern are displayed directly
Saving
⦁
touch the «Presser foot selection»- or the «Close»-icon
►
the settings are saved and the Display closes
Return to basic settings
⦁
touch the icon with the selected presser foot or «clr»-button
►
no presser foot is selected
ATTENTION!
It is IMPORTANT to select the attached presser foot to enable
the sewing computer to recognize it and to activate the
respective safety settings.
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Altering presser foot pressure
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Sewing preparation
⦁
touch «Presser foot pressure»-icon
►
presser foot pressure scale is displayed
⦁
turn stitch width or stitch length knob to the left or to the right or
⦁
touch «-»- or «+»-icon
►
presser foot pressure is increased or decreased
►
alteration of the presser foot pressure is displayed in the scale and in the
yellow-framed icon
►
basic setting remains visible (small white dot on the slider)
When sewing thick material, e.g. quilting
⦁
turn stitch width or stitch length knob to the left or
⦁
touch «-»-icon
►
the presser foot pressure decreases to minus
►
the presser foot is slightly lifted and the material can be moved more easily
Saving presser foot pressure
⦁
touch «Close»-icon or «Presser foot pressure»-icon
►
the settings are saved and the Display closes
Resetting the basic setting
⦁
touch the yellow-framed icon
►
basic setting is reset
Reset the presser foot pressure to basic setting after finishing the
task.
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