Bernina 790 Plus User Manual

BERNINA 790 PLUS

Welcome

Dear BERNINA customer,

Congratulations! You have decided on BERNINA and therefore on a product which will delight you for years. For more than 100 years our family company has attached greatest importance to satisfied customers. As for me, it is a matter of personal concern to offer you Swiss development and precision at the height of perfection, future-orientated sewing technology and a comprehensive customer service.

The BERNINA 7-series consists of various 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 790 PLUS 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

Edition notice

Graphics

www.sculpt.ch

Text, Setting and Layout

BERNINA International AG

Fotos

Patrice Heilmann, Winterthur

Order number

2017/04 en 0359645.1.04

1st Edition

2017 BERNINA International AG

All rights reserved: For technical reasons and for the purpose of product improvements, changes concerning the features of the machine can be made at any time and without advance notice. The supplied accessory can vary depending on the country of delivery.

Contents

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 15

My BERNINA 18

1.1

1.2

1.3

1.4

1.5

1.6

1.7

Introduction 18

Welcome to the world of BERNINA 18

Key to signs 19

Overview Machine 20

Overview front controls 20 Overview front 21 Overview sideways 22 Overview back 23

Supplied accessories 23

Overview accessories machine 23 Use of the power cable (only USA/Canada) 26 Foot control (only USA/Canada) 26 Overview presser feet 26 Accessory box 27

Overview User Interface 29

Overview functions/visual information 29 Overview System settings 29 Overview selection menu sewing 30 Overview Icons 30

Needle, Thread, Fabric 31

Overview needles 31 Example for needle description 33 Thread selection 33 Needle/thread combination 34

Sewing preparation 35

2.1

2.2

2.3

2.4

2.5

Accessory box 35

Accessory box free standing 35 Storing accessory 35

Connection and Switching on 36

Connecting the foot control 36 Connecting the machine 37 Attaching the knee lifter of the Free Hand System 37 Fixing the touchscreen pen 38 Switching the machine on 38

Foot control 38

Regulating the speed via the foot control 38 Raising/Lowering the needle 39 Programming the foot control individually 39

Spool pin 39

Swiveling spool pin 39 Horizontal spool pin 40

Free arm 41

Contents

2.6 Feed dog 41 Adjusting the feed dog 41

2.7

2.8

2.9

2.10

2.11

Slide-on table 42

Using the slide-on table 42 Attaching the seam guide 42

Presser foot 43

Adjusting the presser position via the knee lifter of the Free Hand System 43 Adjusting the presser foot position via the button «Presser foot up/down» 43 Changing the presser foot 43 Selecting the presser foot in the user interface 43 Adjusting the presser foot pressure 44

Adjusting the feed dog 44

Needle and stitch plate 45

Changing the needle 45 Selecting the needle in the User Interface 45 Selecting needle type and needle size 45 Adjusting the needle position up/down 46 Adjusting the needle position left/right 46 Needle stop up/down (permanent) 46 Changing the stitch plate 47 Selecting the stitch plate in the User Interface 47

Threading 47

Threading the upper thread 47 Threading the double needle 50 Threading the triple needle 51 Winding the bobbin thread 51 Threading the bobbin thread 52 Indicating fill level of bobbin thread 55

Setup Program 56

3.1

3.2

Sewing settings 56

Adjusting the upper thread tension 56 Adjusting the maximum sewing speed 56 Programming the securing stitches 56 Adjusting the hovering height of the presser foot 57 Programming the button «Pattern end» 57 Programming the button «Thread cutter» 58 Adjusting the presser foot position with needle stop down 58 Programming the button «Quick reverse» 59 Programming the button «Securing» 59 Programming the foot control 60

Embroidery settings 60

Adjusting the upper thread tension 60 Adjusting the maximum embroidering speed 61 Centering or opening embroidery motifs in the original position 61 Calibrating the embroidery hoop 61 Entering the fabric thickness 62 Function thread removal on/off 62 Programming the securing stitches 63 Adjusting the thread cut 63

Contents

Changing the measuring unit 64

3.3

3.4

3.5

3.6

Selecting personal settings 64

Monitoring functions 65

Activating the upper thread indicator 65 Activating the bobbin thread indicator 65

Activating the audio signals 66

Machine settings 66

Selecting a language 66 Adjusting the brightness of the display 67 Adjusting the sewing light 67 Calibrating the display 67 Back to default setting 68 Deleting user data 68 Deleting motifs on the BERNINA USB Stick 69 Calibrating the Buttonhole foot No. 3A 69 Updating the machine Firmware 70 Recovering saved data 70 Cleaning the thread catcher 71 Lubricating the machine 71 Packing the embroidery module 72 Checking the firmware version 72 Reviewing the total number of stitches 72 Registering details of the dealer 73 Saving Service data 73 ID Number 74 Upgrade 74

System settings 75

4.1

4.2

4.3

4.4

4.5

4.6

Creative sewing 77

5.1

5.2

5.3

5.4

5.5

Calling up the Tutorial 75

Calling up the Creative Consultant 75

Calling up the Embroidery Consultant 75

Calling up the Help 75

Using eco mode 75

Cancelling any alterations with «clr» 76

Overview selection menu sewing 77

Selecting a stitch pattern 77

BERNINA Dual Feed 77

Application of the BERNINA Dual Feed 78

Regulating the speed 79

Adjusting the upper thread tension 79

Editing stitch patterns 80

Changing the stitch width 80 Changing the stitch length 80 Correcting the balance 81 Programming pattern repeat 81 Programming long stitch 81

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Mirror image of stitch patterns 82 Editing stitch pattern length 82 Programming the stitch counter function 82 Quick reverse 83 Permanent Quick reverse 83 Backstepping 83 Changing the sewing direction 83

5.6

Combining stitch patterns 84

Overview Combi mode 84 Overview Combi mode extended 84 Creating Stitch pattern combinations 85 Saving a stitch pattern combination 85 Loading a stitch pattern combination 85 Overwriting a stitch pattern combination 85 Deleting a stitch pattern combination 86 Editing the view of the stitch pattern combination 86 Editing a single stitch pattern 86 Deleting a single stitch pattern 87 Relocating a single stitch pattern 87 Adding a single stitch pattern 88 Aligning the stitch length and width 88 Mirroring a stitch pattern combination 89 Stitch pattern combination Subdivider 1 89 Stitch pattern combination Subdivider 2 90 Securing a stitch pattern combination 90 Relocating several stitch patterns 90 Programming pattern repeat 90 Changing the sewing direction of a stitch pattern 91 Changing the sewing direction of a stitch pattern combination 91

5.7

5.8

Administering stitch patterns 91

Saving settings of stitch patterns 91 Calling up the previously sewn stitch patterns 92 Saving stitch patterns in personal memory 92 Overwriting stitch patterns from the personal memory 92 Loading stitch patterns from the personal memory 92 Deleting stitch patterns from the personal memory 93 Uploading a stitch pattern from the BERNINA USB stick 93 Deleting stitch patterns from the BERNINA USB stick 93

Stitch Designer 94

Overview Stitch Designer 94 Creating your own stitch pattern 95 Editing the view 95 Inserting points 95 Relocating the points 96 Duplicating points 96 Deleting points 96 Activating the triple stitch 97 Mirror image of stitch patterns 97 Reversing the stitch sequence 97 Designing a stitch pattern from scratch 98 Determining the stitch pattern width 98

Contents

5.9 Securing 98 Securing a seam with the button «Securing» 98 Securing with the button «Pattern end» 98

5.10

5.11

Practical stitches 101

6.1

6.2

6.3

6.4

6.5

6.6

6.7

6.8

6.9

6.10

6.11

6.12

6.13

6.14

Height Compensation of uneven layers 99

Sewing Corners 99

Overview Practical stitches 101

Sewing straight stitch 103

Securing with the automatic Securing Program 104

Sewing in the zipper 104

Sewing both sides of the zipper from bottom to top 105

Sewing Triple straight stitch 106

Sewing Triple zig zag 107

Manual darning 107

Automatic darning 109

Reinforced darning, automatic 110

Reinforced Darning Program 111

Finishing edges 111

Sewing Double overlock 112

Narrow edgestitching 112

6.15

6.16

6.17

6.18

6.19

6.20

6.21

Decorative stitches 117

7.1

7.2

7.3

7.4

7.5

7.6

Wide edgestitching 112

Edgestitching using the seam guide 113

Sewing hem edges 113

Sewing blind hems 114

Sewing visible hems 115

Sewing flat joining seams 116

Sewing basting stitches 116

Overview Decorative Stitches 117

Bobbin-Play 119

Altering the stitch density 119

Tapering 120

Overview Tapering 120 Altering points of a stitch pattern 120 Sewing tapering 121 Sewing tapering automatically 122

Sewing cross stitches 122

Pintucks 122

Pintucks 122 Overview pintucks 123 Inserting the cord 123

Contents

Sewing Pintucks 124

Alphabets and Monograms 125

8.1

8.2

8.3

8.4

Buttonholes 128

9.1

9.2

9.3

9.4

9.5

9.6

9.7

9.8

9.9

9.10

Overview Alphabets 125

Creating lettering 126

Altering font size 126

Altering size of monogram 127

Overview Buttonholes 128

Making use of the height compensation tool 129

Using the compensation plate 130

Marking buttonholes 130

Cord 131

Using cord with the Buttonhole foot with slide No. 3A 131 Using cord with the Buttonhole foot No. 3C (optional accessory) 132

Sewing a test sample 133

Determining the buttonhole slit width 133

Determining the buttonhole length 134

Using the stitch counter function 134

Sewing a buttonhole automatically 135

9.11

9.12

9.13

9.14

9.15

9.16

9.17

Quilting 140

10.1

10.2

10.3

10.4

BERNINA Stitch Regulator (BSR) 144

11.1

11.2

11.3

11.4

Programming the Heirloom buttonhole 136

Sewing the manual 7-step buttonhole 136

Sewing the manual 5-step buttonhole 137

Cutting the buttonhole open with the seam ripper 138

Cutting open buttonholes with the buttonhole cutter (optional accessory) 138

Sewing on buttons 138

Sewing eyelets 139

Overview Quilt Stitches 140

Quilting, Securing Program 141

Sewing handlook quilt stitches 142

Guiding the quilt work freely 142

BSR mode 1 144

BSR mode 2 144

BSR function with Straight stitch No. 1 144

BSR function with Zig zag No. 2 144

11.5

Sewing preparations for quilting 145

Attach the BSR presser foot 145 Changing the presser foot sole 145

Contents

11.6 Using the BSR mode 146

11.7

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12.1

12.2

12.3

12.4

Securing 146

Securing in BSR1 mode with the button «Start/Stop» 146 Securing in BSR2 mode 147

Overview Embroidery module 148

Supplied accessories Embroidery module 149

Overview accessory Embroidery module 149

Overview User Interface 150

Overview functions/visual information 150 Overview System settings 150 Overview Selection menu embroidery 151

Important Embroidery information 151

Upper thread 151 Bobbin thread 151 Selecting the embroidery file format 152 Embroidery test 152 The size of the embroidery motif 152 Embroidering motifs by third-party providers 152 Underlay stitches 153 Satin stitch 153 Step stitch 153 Connecting stitches 154

Embroidering preparation 155

13.1

13.2

13.3

13.4

13.5

Attaching the Module 155

Preparing the machine 156

Lowering the feed dog 156 Selecting the embroidery motif 156

Embroidery foot 156

Attaching the embroidery foot 156 Selecting the embroidery foot in the User Interface 157

Needle and stitch plate 157

Inserting the embroidery needle 157 Selecting the embroidery needle in the User Interface 158 Selecting needle type and needle size 158 Attaching the stitch plate 159 Selecting the stitch plate in the User Interface 159 Thread-up command 160

Embroidery hoop 160

Overview embroidery hoop selection 160 Selecting the embroidery hoop 161 Tear-away stabilizers 161 Cut-away stabilizers 161 Using adhesive spray 161 Using spray starch 161 Using iron-on interfacing 161 Using paper-backed adhesive stabilizer 162

Contents

Using water-soluble stabilizer 162 Preparing the embroidery hoop 162 Attaching the hoop 163 Overview Embroidery functions 164 Center the needle to the embroidery hoop 164 Moving the hoop to the back 164 Moving the module for the sewing mode 164 Grid on/off 165 Locating the center of the embroidery motif 165 Virtual positioning of the embroidery hoop 165

Setup Program 166

14.1

Creative embroidering 167

15.1

15.2

15.3

15.4

15.5

Adjusting the embroidery settings in the Setup Program 166

Overview embroidering 167

Selecting and changing the embroidery motif 167

Checking the embroidery time and the embroidery motif size 167

Regulating the speed 167

Editing the embroidery motif 168

Overview Editing embroidery motif 168 Scaling up the embroidery motif view 168 Downsizing the embroidery motif 168 Moving the embroidery motif view 169 Moving the embroidery motif in enlarged view 169 Moving the embroidery motif 169 Rotating motif 170 Altering the embroidery motif size proportionally 170 Altering the embroidery motif size disproportionally 170 Mirroring embroidery motifs 171 Bending the text 171 Changing the stitch type 171 Altering the stitch density 172 Checking the size and the position of the embroidery motif 172 Endless embroidery 173 Duplicating the embroidery motif 175 Deleting an embroidery motif 175 Changing the sequence within an embroidery motif combination 175 Undoing entries 176 Grouping embroidery motifs 176

15.6

15.7

15.8

Pinpoint placement 177

Positioning of grid points 177 Free point positioning 178

Combining embroidery motifs 179

Combining embroidery motifs 179 Deleting a single embroidery motif 180 Duplicating the embroidery motif 180 Duplicating a combination 180

Creating lettering 182

Overview embroidery alphabets 182

Contents

Creating words/sentences 183 Editing words/sentences 184

15.9

15.10

15.11

15.12

Changing the colors of the embroidery motif 185

Overview changing the color 185 Changing the colors 185 Altering the colors via the color wheel 186 Changing the thread brand 186

Embroidering the embroidery motif 187

Overview Embroidery menu 187 Adding basting stitches 187 Moving the hoop 187 Embroidery sequence control when thread breaks 188 Cutting connecting stitches 188 Reducing color changes 188 Multi-colored embroidery motif on/off 189 Endless Embroidery 189 Color indication 190

Free arm embroidering 191

Administering embroidery motifs 191

Administering embroidery motifs 191 Saving embroidery motifs in the personal memory 191 Saving the embroidery motif on the BERNINA USB stick 192 Overwriting the embroidery motif in the personal memory 192 Overwriting the embroidery motif on the BERNINA USB stick 192 Importing stitch patterns 192 Loading an embroidery motif from the personal memory 193 Loading an embroidery motif from the BERNINA USB stick 193 Deleting an embroidery motif from the personal memory 193 Deleting an embroidery motif from the BERNINA USB stick 194

Embroidery 195

16.1

16.2

16.3

16.4

Attachment 197

17.1

17.2

17.3

17.4

17.5

Embroidering via the button «Start/Stop» 195

Increasing the embroidery speed 195

Adjusting the upper thread tension 196

Embroidering via the foot control 196

Maintencance and cleaning 197

Cleaning the display 197 Cleaning the feed dog 197 Cleaning the hook 197 Lubricating the hook 198

Troubleshooting 200

Error messages 203

Storage and disposal 207

Storing the machine 207 Dispose of the machine 207

Technical data 208

Contents

18 Overview motifs 209

18.1

18.2

Index 253

Overview Stitch patterns 209

Practical stitches 209 Buttonholes 209 Decorative stitches 210

Overview Embroidery motifs 216

Editing embroidery motifs 216 Embellishment 217 Quilt motifs 220 Borders and Lace 223 Children 226 Flowers 229 Seasons 232 Asia 234 Sport 236 Monograms in pink 238 Monograms in blue 241 Animals 244 DesignWorks designs 246 Projects 247 Charming Monograms 248 Homedeco 251

Important safety instructions

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Please be aware of the following basic safety instructions when using your machine. Before using this machine, read instruction manual carefully.

DANGER!

To reduce the risk of electrical shock:

• Neverleavethemachineunattendedaslongasitispluggedin.

• Alwaysunplugthemachinefromtheelectricaloutletimmediately

after using and before cleaning.

Protection against LED radiation:

• DonotviewtheLEDlightdirectlywithopticalinstruments(e.g.

magnifier). The LED light corresponds with protection class 1M.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock or injury to persons:

• Usethismachineonlyforpurposesasdescribedinthismanual.

• Donotusethemachineoutdoors.

• Donotusethismachineasatoy.Closeattentionisnecessary

when this machine is used by or near children.

• Themachinecanbeusedbychildrenolderthan8orbypeople

with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or if there is a lack of experience and knowledge how to operate the machine as long as they are supervised or have been given instruction concerning the responsible use of the appliance and are aware of the involved risks.

• Childrenarenotallowedtoplaywiththismachine.

Important safety instructions

• Cleaningandmaintencanceworkmustnotbecarriedoutby

• Neveroperatethismachineifithasadamagedcordorplug,ifit

• Onlyuseaccessoriesrecommendedbythemanufacturer.

• Don'tusethismachinewhentheventilationopeningsare

• Neverinsertanyobjectsintoanyopeningsofthemachine.

children unless they are supervised.

is not working properly, if it has been dropped or damaged, or dropped into water. Contact the nearest authorized BERNINA dealer to arrange further details.

blocked. Keep the ventilation openings free from the accumulation of lint, dust and loose cloth.

• Donotoperatethemachinewhereaerosolproducts(sprays)or

oxygen are being used.

• Keepfingersawayfromallmovingparts.Specialcareisrequired

around the needle.

• Neitherpullnorpushthefabricwhilesewing.Thiscancause

needle breakage.

• Turnthepowerswitchto«0»whenmakinganyadjustmentsin

the needle area, such as threading the needle, changing the needle, threading the hook or changing the presser foot.

• Donotusebentneedles.

• AlwaysusetheoriginalBERNINAstitchplate.Thewrongstitch

plate can cause needle breakage.

• Todisconnect,turnpowerswitchto«0»andthenremovethe

plug from the outlet. Do not unplug by pulling the cord, instead grasp the plug to pull it from the outlet.

Important safety instructions

• Alwaysdisconnectthepowerplugfromtheelectricaloutletwhen

the covers are removed or opened, when the machine is lubricated or during any other maintenance adjustments mentioned in the instruction manual.

• Thismachineisprovidedwithdoubleinsulation(exceptUSA,

Canada and Japan). Use only identical replacement parts. See instructions for Servicing of double-insulated products.

Servicing of double-insulated products

In a double-insulated product two systems of insulation are provided instead of groanding. No groanding means is provided on a doubleinsulated product, nor should a means for groanding be added to the product. Servicing a double-insulated product requires extreme care and knowledge of the system and should be done only by qualified service personnel. Replacement parts for a double-insulated product must be identical to the original parts in the product. A double-insulated product is marked with the words: «Double insulation» or «double-insulated».

The symbol may also be marked on the product.

KEEP THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL SAVE

Appropriate use

Your BERNINA machine is conceived and designed for private household use. It answers the purpose to quilt fabrics as it is decribed in this instruction manual. Any other use is not considered appropriate. BERNINA assumes no liability concerning consequnces resulting from an inappropriate usage.

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1.1 Introduction

With your BERNINA 790 PLUS you can sew, embroider and quilt. Delicate silk or satin fabrics as well as heavy-weight linen, fleece and denim can be sewn without any problems with this machine. Numerous practical as well as decorative stitches, buttonholes and embroidery motifs are at your disposal.

Additional to this instruction manual, subsequently listed help programs are provided which will give you useful advice and support at any time how to operate your BERNINA 790 PLUS.

The Tutorial gives information and explanations, covering various aspects of sewing, embroidering and the different stitches.

The Creative Consultant informs you about decision support for sewing projects. After entering the kind of fabric and the desired sewing project, suggestions concerning the suitable needle or the appropriate presser foot are displayed.

The Embroidery Consultant informs you about decision support for embroidery projects. After entering the kind of fabric and the desired embroidery project, suggestions concerning the suitable needle or the appropriate embroidery foot are displayed.

The Help Program contains information about individual stitch patterns, functions and applications in the display.

Further information

In addition to this instruction manual of your BERNINA 790 PLUS further information products are enclosed.

The latest version of your instruction manual as well as additional information in connection with the machine and accessories can be found on our website http://www.bernina.com

1.2 Welcome to the world of BERNINA

Made to create, this is the slogan of BERNINA. Not only our machines do support you to implement your ideas, but on top of that, our below mentioned opportunities also offer various inspirations and instructions for your future projects as well as the option to exchange ideas with other sewing and embroidering enthusiasts. We wish you lots of pleasrue doing that.

BERNINA YouTube Channel

On YouTube we offer a wide range of how-to videos and support concerning the most important functions of our machines. Detailed explanations are also provided as for the various presser feet, so that your projects will succeed completely.

http://www.youtube.com/BerninaInternational

Provided in the languages English and German.

inspiration – the sewing magazine

Are you looking for ideas, sewing patterns and instructions for great projects? In that case the BERNINA magazine «inspiration» is exactly what you need. «inspiration» offers extraordinary sewing and embroidery ideas four times a year. From seasonal fashion trends to trendy accessories and practical tips to decorate your home in an original way.

http://www.bernina.com/inspiration

The magazine is available in the languages English, German, Dutch and French. Not available in all countries.

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BERNINA Blog

Fancy instructions, free sewing patterns and embroidery motifs as well as many new ideas: all this you can find in the weekly blog by BERNINA. Our experts give valuable tips and explain step by step how you can achieve the desired result. In the community you can upload your own projects and exchange experiences and ideas with other sewing and embroidering enthusiasts.

http://www.bernina.com/blog

Provided in the languages English, German and Dutch.

BERNINA Social Media

Follow us on the social networking to learn more about events, thrilling projects as well as tips and tricks all about sewing and embroidering. We will keep you informed and we are looking forward to presenting you the one or the other highlight from the world of BERNINA.

http://www.bernina.com/social-media

1.3 Key to signs

DANGER

WARNING

CAUTION

NOTICE

Labels a danger with a high risk which can lead to death or severe injury unless it is avoided.

Labels a danger with a medium risk which can lead to death or severe injury unless it is avoided.

Labels a danger with a low risk which can lead to light or medium injury unless it is avoided.

Labels a danger which can end up with damage unless it is avoided.

Tips given by BERNINA sewing experts can be found next to this sign.

By means of illustration, sample pictures are used in this instruction manual. The machines as well as the accessory shown in the pictures may vary from the delivery content of your machine.

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1.4 Overview Machine

Overview front controls

1 Quick reverse 7 Pattern begin

2 Thread cutter 8 Needle up/down

3 Presser foot up/down 9 Upper Multifunctional knob

4 Start/Stop 10 Lower Multifunctional knob

5 Pattern end 11 Needle left/right

6 Securing

Overview front

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1 Connection for embroidery module 7 Slide speed control

2 Bobbin cover 8 Thread take-up lever cover

3 Connection for accessory (optional accessory) 9 Thread take-up lever

4 Presser foot 10 Fixing screw

5 Needle threader 11 Connection for slide-on table

6 Sewing light 12 Connection for Free Hand System

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Overview sideways

1 Connection for foot control 7 Power switch

2 PC-connection 8 Connection for power cable

3 Spool holder 9 Magnet holder for touchscreen pen

4 Bobbin winding unit with thread cutter 10 Air vents

5 Swiveling spool holder 11 USB port

6 Handwheel 12 Feed dog up/down

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Overview back

1 Connection for slide-on table 9 Thread pretension

2 Connection for darning hoop 10 Thread take-up lever

3 BSR connection 11 Thread guide

4 Connection for accessory (optional accessory) 12 Fixing screw

5 Air vents 13 BERNINA Dual Feed

6 Thread guide 14 Thread cutter

7 Bobbin winding unit 15 Feed dog

8 Carrying handle 16 Stitch plate

1.5 Supplied accessories

Overview accessories machine

concerning the features of the machine can be made at any time and without advance notice. The supplied accessory can vary depending on the country of delivery.

Visit www.bernina.com for more accessory information.

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Illustration Name Purpose

Soft Cover with pocket The soft cover protects the machine from dust and

contamination.

Accessory box The accessory box serves the purpose to store the

supplied accessories as well as the optional accessories.

Knee lifter The presser foot may be raised and lowered with

the Free Hand System.

Slide-on table The slide-on table increases the sewing surface

whereby the area of the free arm is not limited.

Seam guide for slide-on table

Straight/Cutwork stitch plate

3 Spool discs Spool discs hold the thread spool in place for

4 Bobbins in the accessory, whereby 1 bobbin is already in the bobbin case

The seam guide is a useful when topstitching.

A small stitch hole in the area of the needle allows an optimized stitch entry. This results in a nicer stitch formation for 9.0 mm fabric feed.

proper release of thread from the spool.

The bobbins are filled with the lower thread.

2 Foam pads The foam pad prevents the thread from getting

hooked at the spool holder.

Illustration Name Purpose

Touchscreen pen The operation of the display is more precise when

using the touchscreen pen instead of the fingers.

Seam ripper The seam ripper is an indispensable tool to ando

stitches or to cut buttonholes open.

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Height compensation tool

Selection of needles The needle assortment contains different versions

Seam guide, right The seam guide is very useful as a guideline on the

Screwdriver Torx, gray Use the gray screwdriver Torx to change the

Screwdriver red The red screwdriver is supplied as an all-roand tool.

The height compensation tool levels an angled position of the presser foot sole when sliding over thick seams.

and sizes of needles for all the common applications.

right of the needle. It supports the alignment of regular seam distances.

needles.

Angular Torx button Using the angular Torx wrench the headframe can

be opened.

Brush The brush is used to clean the feed dog and the

hook area.

Lubricator The lubricator is used to fill up the oil depots.

Power cable The power cable connects the machine with the

power supply system.

Foot control Via the foot control the machine is started and

stopped. The speed of the machine is also controlled via the foot control.

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Use of the power cable (only USA/Canada)

The machine has a polarized plug (one blade wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electrical shock, this plug is intended to fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not modify the plug in any way!

Foot control (only USA/Canada)

Always use the foot control of the type LV1 with the BERNINA 790 PLUS.

Overview presser feet

Illustration Number Name Purpose Example

1C Reverse pattern foot Used to sew without

dual feed.

1D Reverse pattern foot Used to sew with dual

feed.

2A Overlock foot Overlock stitches over

the fabric edge.

3A Automatic Buttonhole

foot with slide

4D Zipper foot Used with dual feed.

Used to sew buttonholes.

For sewing in zippers.

5 Blind stitch foot For blind stitch hems.

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Illustration Number Name Purpose Example

8D Jeans foot Used to sew with dual

feed. For sewing denim.

20C Open embroidery foot Appliqués, decorative

patterns.

40C Sideways motion foot For sewing sideways

motion patterns.

42 BERNINA Stitch Regulator

(BSR)

Free-motion quilting with regular stitch length.

Accessory box

concerning the features of the machine can be made at any time and without advance notice. The supplied accessory can vary depending on the country of delivery.

Theillustratedaccessory(kindandquantity)servesasanexampleanddoesn'thavetocorrespondwiththe

supplied accessory.

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1 Big drawer 5 Spool holder

2 Small drawer 6 Presser feet

3 Automatic Buttonhole foot with slide 7 Presser foot holders for 5.5 mm and 9.0 mm

4 Selection of needles

feet

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1.6 Overview User Interface

Overview functions/visual information

1 Upper thread tension 5 Stitch plate selection

2 Needle selection 6 Feed dog up/down

3 Presser foot indicator/Presser foot selection 7 Filling level of bobbin thread

4 Presser foot pressure

Overview System settings

1 Home 5 Help

2 Setup Pogram 6 eco mode

3 Tutorial 7 Back to default setting

4 Creative Consultant

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Overview selection menu sewing

1 Practical stitches 5 Quilt stitches

2 Decorative stitches 6 Personal Memory

3 Alphabets 7 History

4 Buttonholes

Overview Icons

Icon Name Purpose

i-Dialog Touching the icon «i»-Dialog provides various

functions to edit motifs.

Close The display is closed and the previously made

adjustments are saved.

Icons «-/+» By touching the icons «-» and «+» the setting

values are changed.

Yellow frame around the icon A yellow-framed icon indicates that a setting

or a value in this function has been changed. By touching the yellow-framed icon, the default setting can be restored.

Confirm Confirms the previously adjusted alterations.

The display is closed.

Cancel The process is canceled. The display is closed

and the previously made adjustments are not saved.

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Icon Name Purpose

Slide By moving the slide the setting values are

changed.

Switch Activates or deactivates functions.

Process navigation With the process navigation scrolling back in

the display is possible.

Swipe function By swiping the display using the touchscreen

pen or the finger upwards or downwards, further functions can be displayed.

1.7 Needle, Thread, Fabric

In the course of time a needle wears out. Therefore it should be replaced regularly. Only a perfect point results in a good stitching result. In general it can be said: the thinner the thread, the finer the needle. The illustrated needles are either standard or optional accessory, depending on the machine.

 • Needlesizes70,75:forthinfabrics.  • Needlesizes80,90:formediumfabrics.  • Needlesizes100,110and120:forheavyfabrics.

Overview needles

Illustration Needle name Needle description Purpose

Universal needle

130/705 H 60-120

Stretch needle

130/705 H-S 75, 90

Jersey/Embroidery needle

130/705 H SUK 60-100

Jeans needle

130/705 H-J 80-110

Leather needle

130/705 H LR 90, 100

Slightly rounded point For nearly all natural

and synthetic fabrics (woven and knitted).

Medium ball point, special eye shape and channeling

Medium ball point Knitware, embroidery.

Sharp fine point, reinforced shank

With cutting point (LR = special point to sew leather)

Jersey, tricot, knit and stretch fabrics.

Heavy-weight fabrics such as jeans, canvas.

All types of leather, synthetic leather, plastic, sheeting.

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