Bernina 790 Plus User Manual

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BERNINA 790 PLUS

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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11.6 Using the BSR mode 146

11.7

My BERNINA Embroidery 148

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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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.

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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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My BERNINA

1 My BERNINA

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

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Overview front

My BERNINA

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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15 16

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.

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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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Illustration Needle name Needle description Purpose

Microtex needle

130/705 H-M 60-110

Quilting needle

130/705 H-Q 75, 90

Embroidery needle

130/705 H-E 75, 90

Fine material needle

130/705 H SES 70, 90

Metafil needle

130/705 H METAFIL 80

Cordonnet needle (to patch embroidery)

130/705 H-N 70-100

Especially fine point Mircro fiber fabrics and

silk.

Slightly rounded fine point

Small ball point, especially large needle eye and wide thread groove

Fine ball point Fine knitware,

Long needle eye (2 mm) in all needle sizes

Straight and topstitching.

Embroidery on all natural and synthetic fabrics.

embroidering fine, delicate fabrics.

Sewing projects with metallic threads.

Topstitching with thick thread.

Felt needle

PUNCH

Hemstitch needle

130/705 H WING 100-120

Universal double needle

130/705 H ZWI 70-100

Needle with barbed hook

Wing-like widened needle shaft (wing)

Needle distance:

1.0/1.6/2.0/2.5/

3.0/4.0/6.0/8.0

Felt work.

Hemstitching.

Visible hems in stretch fabrics: pintucks, decorative sewing.

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Illustration Needle name Needle description Purpose

Stretch double needle

130/705 H-S ZWI 75

Hemstitch double needle

130/705 H ZWIHO 100

Universal triple needle

130/705 H DRI 80

Needle distance: 2.5/4.0 Visible hems in stretch

fabrics: pintucks, decorative sewing.

Needle distance: 2.5 For special effects with

hemstitch embroidery.

Needle distance: 3.0 Visible hems in stretch

fabrics, pintucks, decorative sewing.

Example for needle description

The 130/705 system, which is the most common for household machines, is explained by the following picture of a Jersey/Stretch needle.

130/705 H-S/70

130 = Shank length (1)

705 = Flat shank (2)

H = Needle scarf (3)

S = Needle point (here medium ball point) (4)

70 = Needle size 0.7 mm (5)

Thread selection

For a perfect sewing result, thread and fabric quality play an important role.

We recommend purchasing quality threads to achieve good sewing results.

 • Cottonthreadshavetheadvantageofbeinganaturalfiberandthereforeareespeciallysuitablefor

sewing cotton fabrics.

 • Mercerizedcottonthreadshaveaslightsheenthatisnotlostwithwashing.  • 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aremadeofnaturalfibersandhaveabrilliantsheen.  • Rayonthreadsaresuitablefordecorativestitchesandachieveamorebeautifuleffect.

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Needle/thread combination

The needle/thread combination is correct, when the thread fits perfectly into the long groove and goes easily through the needle eye. The thread can be optimally sewn.

The thread can break and skipped stitches can occur when there is too much clearance in the long groove and the needle eye.

The thread can break and get stuck when the thread scrapes against the edge of the long groove not fit well into the needle eye optimally.

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2 Sewing preparation

2.1 Accessory box

Accessory box free standing

> On the back of the box, pull both extensions out until they click into place.

Sewing preparation

NOTICE

Storing accessory

Incorrect sorting of the bobbin

The silvery sensor surface can get scratched. > Make sure that the silvery sensor surfaces are on the right side when sorting the bobbins into the

accessory box.

> Insert the holders (1) for bobbins, feet and needles. > Store the small parts, e.g. thread discs etc., in the drawers (2) and (3). > Store the Buttonhole foot with slide No. 3A in compartment (4). > Store the provided needle package in the special compartment (5). > Insert the bobbins into the compartment (6) of the accessory box so that the silvery sensor surfaces are

on the right side. > To remove a bobbin, press the compartment holder down. > Store the presser feet in the holders (7) (5.5 mm or 9.0 mm).

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Sewing preparation

2.2 Connection and Switching on

Connecting the foot control

> Unwind the cable of the foot control to the desired length.

> Insert the cable of the foot control into the foot control connection.

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Sewing preparation

Connecting the machine

> Insert the power cable into the power cord connection.

> Insert the plug of the power cable into the electrical outlet.

Attaching the knee lifter of the Free Hand System

The lateral position of the knee lifter can be adjusted by your local BERNINA Dealer required.

> Insert the knee lifter into the opening at the front side of the machine. > Adjust the sitting height so that the knee lifter can be operated with the knee.

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Sewing preparation

Fixing the touchscreen pen

> Store the touchscreen pen at the magnet holder.

Switching the machine on

> Switch on the machine at the main switch to «I».

2.3 Foot control

Regulating the speed via the foot control

Via the foot control the speed can be adjusted steplessly.

> Press the foot control down carefully to start the machine. > To sew faster, press the foot control harder. > Release the foot control to stop the machine.

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Raising/Lowering the needle

> Sink the heel back on the foot control to raise/lower the needle.

Programming the foot control individually

The foot control, i. e. the back kick function can be programmed individually (see page 60).

2.4 Spool pin

Swiveling spool pin

Installing the spool holder

With metallic or other special threads, it is recommend to use the swiveling spool pin.

The swiveling spool holder is necessary when several threads are sewn and it can also be used for bobbin winding while sewing.

> Swivel the spool holder up as far as it will go.

Inserting foam pad and thread spool

The foam pad prevents the thread from getting hooked at the swiveling spool holder.

> Place the foam pad on the swiveling spool holder.

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Sewing preparation

> Place the thread spool on the spool holder.

Horizontal spool pin

Placing the foam pad, the thread spool and the thread disc

Spool discs hold the thread spool in place for proper release of thread from the spool. The thread disc is only used with the horizontal spool holder.

> Place the foam pad on the spool holder. > Place the thread spool on the spool holder. > Position the appropriate spool disc on the spool holder so that there is no space between the spool disc

and the thread spool.

Using a spool net

The spool net provides an even unwinding of the thread from the thread spool and prevents the thread from knotting and breaking. The spool net is only used with the horizontal spool holder.

> Pull the spool net over the thread spool.

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2.5 Free arm

The BERNINA 790 PLUS provides a solidly designed free arm which offers a lot of space for large project on the right of the needle.

2.6 Feed dog

Adjusting the feed dog

NOTICE

Inappropriate handling of the fabric

Damage of the needle and the stitch plate. > Let the sewing project be fed evenly.

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

With a short stitch length, the steps are very short. For example when sewing buttonholes and satin stitches. The fabric is fed slowly under the presser foot, even when sewing at maximal speed.

Let the fabric be fed evenly; this results in a more perfect stitch formation.

Pulling or pushing the fabric will result in uneven stitches.

Holding back the fabric will result in uneven stitches.

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Sewing preparation

> Push the button «Feed dog up/down» to lower the feed dog.

> Push the button again to sew with the feed dog up.

2.7 Slide-on table

Using the slide-on table

When attached to the free arm, it expands the already existing sewing area.

> Raise the needle. > Raise the presser foot. > Switch the machine off and disconnect it from the power supply system. > Push the slide-on table to the right over the free arm until it engages.

> To remove the slide-on table, press the button at the table down and pull the slide-on table over the free

arm to the left.

Attaching the seam guide

Prerequisite:

• Theslide-ontableisattached.

> Press the release button of the seam guide to insert it into the groove of the slide-on table from left or

right.

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Sewing preparation

2.8 Presser foot

Adjusting the presser position via the knee lifter of the Free Hand System

> Adjust the sitting height so that the knee lifter can be operated with the knee. > Push the knee lifter with the knee to the right to raise the presser foot.

– Simultaneously the feed dog is lowered and the thread tension is released.

> Release the knee lifter slowly to lower the presser foot.

Adjusting the presser foot position via the button «Presser foot up/down»

> Push the button «Presser foot up/down» to raise the presser foot. > Push the button «Presser foot up/down» again to lower the presser foot.

Changing the presser foot

> Raise the needle. > Raise the presser foot. > Switch the machine off and disconnect it from the power supply system. > Push the clamping lever up.

> Remove the presser foot. > Guide the new presser foot upwards over the cone. > Press the clamping lever down.

Selecting the presser foot in the user interface

After the presser foot has been changed, it can be checked whether or not the presser foot is suitable for the selected stitch pattern. In addition to that, alternative presser feet are displayed which are available for the currently selected stitch pattern.

> Switch the machine on. > Select a stitch pattern. > Touch the icon «Presser foot display/Presser foot selection».

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Sewing preparation

> Touch the icon «Optional presser feet» to display all suitable presser feet for the selected stitch pattern. > Touch the icon «Scrolling right» to view additional suitable presser foot options.

> Select the attached presser foot.

– When the selected presser foot is suitable, sewing can start.

– When the selected presser foot is not suitable for the wanted stitch pattern, starting the machine is

automatically blocked. An error message is displayed. With an inappropriatley selected presser foot, the stitch pattern is displayed in red in the stitch pattern preview.

Adjusting the presser foot pressure

The presser foot pressure is designed to adjust the pressure of the presser foot optimally to the fabric thickness. When working with thick fabrics. it is recommended to reduce the presser foot pressure. This provides the advantage that the presser foot is slightly lifted so that the fabric can be moved more easily. When working with thin fabrics, it is recommended to increase the presser foot pressure. This provides the advantage that the fabric cannot be moved too easily under the presser foot.

> Touch the icon «Presser foot pressure». > Move the slide with the touchscreen pen/finger to adjust the presser foot pressure.

2.9 Adjusting the feed dog

> Touch the icon «Feed dog up/down» to raise or lower the feed dog according to the animation.

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2.10 Needle and stitch plate

Changing the needle

> Raise the needle. > Switch the machine off and disconnect it from the power supply system. > Remove the presser foot. > Loosen the fixing screw of the needle using the screwdriver gray Torx.

> Pull the needle down. > Hold the new needle with the flat side to the back. > Insert the needle as far as it will go. > Tighten the fixing screw of the needle using the screwdriver gray Torx.

Sewing preparation

Selecting the needle in the User Interface

After having changed the needle, it can be checked whether or not it is suitable to be used together with the selected stitch plate.

> Touch the icon «Needle selection». > Select the inserted needle.

– If the selected needle is suitable in combination with the selected presser foot, sewing can be started.

If the selected needle is not suitable in combination with the selected presser foot, an error messsage appears and sewing cannot be started.

Selecting needle type and needle size

Convenient memory function: To prevent a loss of information, the needle type and the needle size can be saved additionally on the machine. The saved needle type and the saved needle size can be checked at any time.

> Touch the icon «Needle selection».

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Sewing preparation

> Touch the icon «Needle type/Needle size». > Select the needle type (1) of the inserted needle. > Select the needle size (2) of the inserted needle.

Adjusting the needle position up/down

> Push the button «Needle up/down» to lower the needle. > Push the button «Needle up/down» again to raise the needle.

Adjusting the needle position left/right

There is a total of 11 needle positions. The needle position is indicated by the needle position number in the display.

> Push the button «Needle left» (1) to move the needle to the left. > Push the button «Needle right» (2) to move the needle to the right.

1 2

Needle stop up/down (permanent)

> Touch the icon «Needle stop up/down (permanent)» to fix the needle position permanently.

– The machine stops with needle position down as soon as the foot control is released or the button

«Start/Stop» has been pressed.

> Touch the icon «Needle stop up/down (permanent)» again.

– The machine stops with needle position up as soon as the foot control is released or the button

«Start/Stop» has been pressed.

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Changing the stitch plate

The stitch plate is marked with vertical, horizontal and diagonal lines in millimeters (mm) and inches (inch). These lines help to guide the fabric when sewing seams and precise topstitching.

Prerequisite:

• Thefeeddogislowered.

• Themachineisswitchedoffanddisconnectedfromthepowersupplysystem.

• Needleandpresserfootareremoved.

> Press the stitch plate down at the mark back right until it flips up.

> Remove the stitch plate. > Place the openings of the new stitch plate above the corresponding guide pins and press down until it

clicks into place.

Selecting the stitch plate in the User Interface

After having changed the stitch plate, it can be checked whether or not it is suitable to be used together with the selected needle.

> Touch the icon «Stitch plate selection». > Select the previously attached the stitch plate.

– If the selected stitch plate is suitable in combination with the needle, sewing can be started.

– If the selected stitch plate is not suitable in combination with the needle, starting the machine is

automatically blocked.

2.11 Threading

Threading the upper thread

Prerequisite:

• Theneedleandthefootareraised.

• Themachineisswitchedoffanddisconnectedfromthepowersupplysystem.

> Place the foam pad on the spool holder.

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> Place the thread spool on the spool holder so that the thread unwinds clockwise. > Add the appropriate spool disc. > Guide the thread in direction of the arrow through the rear thread guide (1) and hold the thread with the

hands so that it is taut and can be inserted into the thread tension. > Guide the thread in direction of the arrow through the thread tension (2).

> Guide the thread downwards (3) around the thread take-up lever cover (4). > Guide the thread upwards and insert into the thread take-up lever (5). > Guide the thread downwards again (6).

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> Guide the thread through the guides (7/8) above the foot.

> Switch the machine on. > Press the semi-automatic threader lever (9) slightly down, keep pressed and pull the thread to the left

beneath the gray threader hook (10).

> Guide the thread around the gray threader hook from the left to the right (12). > Press the threader lever down as far as it will go (11) and then pull the thread from the left to the right

(12) through the threader slot (13) until it hooks into the small wire hook.

> Release the lever and the thread simultaneously to thread.

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> Pull the thread loop (14) to the back.

> Pull the thread beneath the attached foor from back to front over the thread cutter (15) and cut.

Threading the double needle

Prerequisite:

• Thedoubleneedleisinserted.

> Guide the first thread in direction of the arrow on the right side of the tension disc (1). > Guide the second thread in direction of the arrow on the left side of the tension disc (1).

> Guide the first and the second thread to the thread guide above the needle. > Thread the first thread manually into the right needle.

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> Thread the second thread manually into the left needle.

Threading the triple needle

Always attach a foam pad when using the swiveling spool holder. This prevents the thread from getting hooked at the spool holder.

Prerequisite:

• Thetripleneedleisinserted.

> Place the foam pad, the thread spool and the appropriate spool disc on the spool holder. > Place the filled bobbin on the swiveling spool holder. > Add the appropriate spool disc. > Place the thread spool. > Thread the 3 threads up to the upper thread guide.

> Guide 2 threads past the thread tension discs on the left and to the thread guide above the needle. > Guide 1 thread past the thread tension disc on the right and to the thread guide above the needle. > Thread the first thread into the left needle manually. > Thread the second thread into the center needle manually. > Thread the third thread into the right needle manually (see page 50).

Winding the bobbin thread

The bobbin thread can be wound while embroidering if the swiveling spool holder is used for winding.

Prerequisite:

• Thefoampad,thethreadspoolandtheappropriatethreaddiscarepositioned.

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Sewing preparation

> Attach the empty bobbin on the winding unit (1) so that the silvery sensor surface is down.

> Guide the thread to the left into the rear thread guide (2). > Guide the thread around the thread pretension clockwise (3). > Wind the thread clockwise 2 to 3 times around the empty bobbin (4).

> Pull the excess thread over the thread cutter at the engaging lever (5) and cut.

> Push the engaging lever (6) towards the bobbin.

– The machine winds and the display to wind the bobbin appears.

> Move the slide on the display using the touchscreen pen/finger to adjust the winding speed. > To stop the winding process, the engaging lever must the pressed to the right. > Push the engaging lever towards the bobbin again to continue the winding process.

– As soon as the bobbin is full, the machine stops the winding process automatically.

> Remove the bobbin and cut the thread using the thread cutter at the engaging lever.

Threading the bobbin thread

Prerequisite:

• Theneedleisraised.

• Themachineisswitchedoffandthebobbincoverisopened.

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> Press the bobbin case release at the bobbin case (1).

> Remove the boobin case. > Remove the bobbin from the bobbin case. > Insert the new bobbin so that the silvery sensor surface is facing the back of the bobbin case.

> Pull the thread into the slot (2) from the left.

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> Pull the thread to the right under the spring (3), then lead the thread under the two thread guides (4)

and pull upwards.

> When inserting into the machine, hold the bobbin case so the the thread guide (5) points upwards.

> Insert the bobbin case. > Press onto the center of the bobbin case until it engages. > Pull the thread through the thread cutter (6) and cut.

> Close the bobbin cover.

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Indicating fill level of bobbin thread

The fill level of the bobbin thread is indicated by a colored bar as well as in percentage.

> Touch the icon «Bobbin thread fill level» to thread the bobbin thread according to the animation.

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Setup Program

3 Setup Program

3.1 Sewing settings

Adjusting the upper thread tension

Adjustments to the upper thread tension in the Setup Program affect all stitch patterns. Individual alteration of the upper thread tension can also be made for currently selected stitches. The setting in the Setup remains active after switching off.

> Touch the icon «Setup Program».

> Touch the icon «Sewing settings».

> Touch the icon «Alter the upper thread tension». > Move the slide using the touchscreen pen/finger or touch the icons «+» or «-» to alter the upper thread

tension.

Adjusting the maximum sewing speed

By using this function, the maximum speed can be reduced.

> Touch the icon «Setup Program».

> Touch the icon «Sewing settings».

RPM

> Touch the icon «Alter the maximum speed». > Move the slide using the touchscreen pen/finger or touch the icons «+» or «-» to alter the maximum

speed.

Programming the securing stitches

If the function is activated, 4 securing stitches are sewn automatically at the pattern start after the thread cut.

> Touch the icon «Setup Program».

> Touch the icon «Sewing settings».

> Touch the switch using the touchscreen pen/finger to deactivate the securing stitches. > Touch the switch again to activate the securing stitches.

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Setup Program

Adjusting the hovering height of the presser foot

The hovering height of the presser foot can be adjusted according to the fabric thickness from 0 to maximal 7 mm.

> Touch the icon «Setup Program».

> Touch the icon «Sewing settings».

> Touch the icon «Program buttons and icons».

> Touch the icon «Program the hovering position of the presser foot». > Turn the «Upper Multifunction knob» or the «Lower Multifunction knob» or touch the icons «-» or «+»

to adjust the distance between the fabric and the presser foot.

Programming the button «Pattern end»

The presser foot can be positioned, the thread cut and the automatic securing can be programmed.

> Touch the icon «Setup Program».

> Touch the icon «Sewing settings».

> Touch the icon «Program buttons and icons».

> Touch the icon «Program pattern end».

> Touch the icon «Secure» to sew 4 securing stitches in place.

> Touch the icon «Alter the number of securing stitches» to program subsequent securing stitches. > Touch the icons «-» or «+» to program the number of securing stitches in close succession.

> Touch the icon «Securing stitches in place» to program 4 securing stitches in place.

> Touch the icon «Thread cut» to deactivate the automatic thread cut after securing. > Touch the icon «Thread cut» again to activate the automatic thread cut after securing.

> Touch the icon «Position the presser foot» so that the presser foot remains down after securing. > Touch the icon «Position the presser foot» again so that the presser foot remains up after securing.

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Setup Program

> Touch the icon «Secure» to deactive the automatic securing. > Touch the icon «Secure» again to active the automatic securing.

Programming the button «Thread cutter»

The automatic securing can be programed before the thread cut takes place.

> Touch the icon «Setup Program».

> Touch the icon «Sewing settings».

> Touch the icon «Program buttons and icons».

> Touch the icon «Program the button thread cutter».

> Touch the icon «Secure» to program 4 securing stitches in place.

> Touch the icon «Number of securing stitches» to program the number of securing stitches in close

succession. > Touch the icons «-» or «+» to program the number of securing stitches.

> Touch the icon «Securing stitches in place» to program 4 securing stitches in place.

> Touch the icon «Securing» to deactivate the automatic securing. > Touch the icon «Securing» again to activate the automatic securing.

Adjusting the presser foot position with needle stop down

With lowered needle, 3 different presser foot position can be selected: the presser foot lowered, the presser foot is raised to hovering position and the presser foot is raised to its maximum height.

> Touch the icon «Setup Program».

> Touch the icon «Sewing settings».

> Touch the icon «Program buttons and icons».

> Touch the icon «Adjust the presser foot position with needle stop down».

> Select the desired presser foot position.

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Programming the button «Quick reverse»

It can be chosen either «Quick reverse permanent» or «Backstepping».

> Touch the icon «Setup Program».

> Touch the icon «Sewing settings».

> Touch the icon «Program buttons and icons».

> Touch the icon «Program Quick reverse».

> Touch the icon «Backstepping» to activate backstepping.

Setup Program

> Touch the icon «Quick reverse permanent» to activate the permanent reverse sewing.

Programming the button «Securing»

Number and type of securing stitches can be programmed.

> Touch the icon «Setup Program».

> Touch the icon «Sewing settings».

> Touch the icon «Program the buttons and icons».

> Touch the icon «Program the button Securing».

> Touch the icon «Alter the number of securing stitches» to program securing stitches in close succession. > Touch the icons «-» or «+» to program the number of securing stitches. > Touch the yellow-framed icon to reset the alteration to default setting.

> Touch the icon «Securing stitches in place» to program 4 securing stitches in place.

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Programming the foot control

When the icon «Needle up/down» is activated, the needle is raised or lowered via a back kick on the foot control. Alternatively, the presser foot can be positioned, the thread can be cut and the automatic securing can be programmed.

> Touch the icon «Setup Program».

> Touch the icon «Sewing settings».

> Touch the icon «Program the foot control».

– The icon «Needle up/down» is activated by default.

– The back kick on the foot control raises or lowers the needle.

> Touch the icon «Program the back kick» to program the back kick.

> Touch the icon «Securing» to program 4 securing stitches in place.

> Touch the icon «Alter the number of securing stitches» to program subsequent securing stitches. > Touch the icons «-» or «+» to program the number of securing stitches. > Touch the yellow-framed icon to reset the alteration to default setting.

> Touch the icon «Securing stitches in place» to program 4 securing stitches in place.

> Touch the icon «Securing» to deactivate the automatic securing via the back kick. > Touch the icon «Securing» again to activate the automatic securing via the back kick.

> Touch the icon «Cut thread» to deactivate the automatic thread cut. > Touch the icon «Cut thread» again to activate the thread cut via the back kick.

> Touch the icon «Position the presser foot» so that the presser foot remains down via the back kick. > Touch the icon «Position the presser foot» again so that the presser foot remains up via the back kick.

3.2 Embroidery settings

Adjusting the upper thread tension

Alterations of the upper thread tension in the Setup Program affect all embroidery motifs. The settings in the Setup Program remain active even after switching the machine off.

> Touch the icon «Setup Program».

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> Touch the icon «Embroidery settings».

> Touch the icon «Alter the upper thread tension». > Move the slide using the touchscreen pen/finger or touch the icons «+» or «-» to alter the upper thread

tension. > Touch the yellow-framed icon to reset the alteration to default setting.

Adjusting the maximum embroidering speed

By using this function, the maximum speed can be reduced.

> Touch the icon «Setup Program».

> Touch the icon «Embroidery settings».

RPM

> Touch the icon «Alter the maximum speed». > Move the slide using the touchscreen pen/finger or touch the icons «+» or «-» to alter the maximum

speed. > Touch the yellow-framed icon to reset the alteration to default setting.

Centering or opening embroidery motifs in the original position

When the embroidery motif is openend on the machine, it is always centered to the embroidery hoop. If you want the embroidery motif to be opened in its original position (defined by the BERNINA embroidery software), the function «Center the embroidery motif» must be activated.

> Touch the icon «Setup Program».

> Touch the icon «Embroidery settings».

> Touch the icon «Center the embroidery motif».

> Press the switch in the right section.

– A previously moved embroidery motif which has been saved in the new position is opened in the

saved position after selecting.

> Press the switch in the right section again.

– The embroidery motif is centered to the embroidery hoop.

Calibrating the embroidery hoop

The calibration of the embroidery hoop is the coordination of the needle to the center of the embroidery hoop.

Prerequisite:

• Theembroiderymoduleisconnectedandtheembroideryhoopwiththeappropriateembroidery

template is attached.

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> Touch the icon «Setup Program».

> Touch the icon «Embroidery settings».

> Touch the icon «Calibrate the hoop».

– The machine recognizes the embroidery hoop automatically.

> Touch the icon «Delete» (1) to delete the present calibration. > Center the needle via the arrow icons on the display.

> Touch the icon «Confirm» to save the calibration.

Entering the fabric thickness

If the fabric thickness is more than 4 mm as for e.g. toweling, it is recommended to select 7.5 mm or 10 mm. The thicker the fabric, the slower the embroidery speed of the machine. When the machine is switched off, the alterations are reset to the default setting 4 mm.

> Touch the icon «Setup Program».

> Touch the icon «Embroidery settings».

> Touch the icon «Select the fabric thickness». > Select fabric thickness.

Function thread removal on/off

To bring up the thread end after cutting and to pull it out of the fabric, the function must be activated. As for embroidery motifs with long stitches it is recommended to deactivate the function thread removal.

> Touch the icon «Setup Program».

> Touch the icon «Thread removal».

> Touch the switch using the touchscreen pen/finger to activate the function thread removal. > Touch the switch using the touchscreen pen/finger again to deactivate the function thread removal.

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Programming the securing stitches

Embroidery motifs are programmed either with or without securing stitches. The machine recognizes when no securing stitches are programmed and adds some. If securing stitches are not wanted, they can be deactivated.

> Touch the icon «Setup Program».

> Touch the icon «Embroidery settings».

> Touch the icon «Securing stitches on/off».

> Press the switch in the upper right section to deactivate the securing stitches at the start.

– If the embroidery motif has programmed securing stitches, they will be embroidered.

– Iftheembroiderymotifdoesn'thaveanyprogrammedsecuringstitches,noneareembroidered.

> Press the switch again to activate the securing stitches at the start.

– If the embroidery motif has programmed securing stitches, they will be embroidered.

– Iftheembroiderymotifdoesn'thaveanyprogrammedsecuringstitches,thesecuringstitchesare

added and will be embroidered.

> Press the switch in the lower right section to deactivate the securing stitches at the end.

– If the embroidery motif has programmed securing stitches, they will be embroidered.

– Iftheembroiderymotifdoesn'thaveanyprogrammedsecuringstitches,noneareembroidered.

> Press the switch again to activate the securing stitches at the end.

– If the embroidery motif has programmed securing stitches, they will be embroidered.

– Iftheembroiderymotifdoesn'thaveanyprogrammedsecuringstitches,thesecuringstitchesare

added and will be embroidered.

Adjusting the thread cut

The settings for the thread cut can be customized. Deactivate the thread cut after a color change (1) or adjust the length of the connecting stitch (3). The machine does the cutting of the connecting threads at the determined length for you. Please adjust the length first from where the connecting stitches are to be cut. Then select the embroidery motif.

> Touch the icon «Setup Program».

> Touch the icon «Embroidery settings».

> Touch the icon «Thread cut settings».

> Touch the switch in the upper portion of the display (1) to deactivate the automatic thread cut after the

thread has been changed. > Touch the switch in the upper portion of the display (1) again to activate the automatic thread cut after

the thread has been changed. > Touch the switch in the middle section of the display (2) so that the machine will stop after about 7

stitches and the remaining thread can be cut manually.

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> Touchtheswitchinthemiddlesectionofthedisplay(2)againandthemachinewon'tstopforamanual

thread cut. > Touch the icons «-» or «+» (3) to adjust the length from where the connecting stitches are cut.

> Touch the yellow-framed icon to reset the alteration to default setting.

Changing the measuring unit

The measuring unit in the embroidery mode can be changed from mm to inch. The standard setting is in mm.

> Touch the icon «Setup Program».

> Touch the icon «Embroidery settings».

> Touch the icon «Change measuring unit». > Touch the icon «Inch» (2) to change the measuring unit in the embroidery mode to inch. > Touch the icon «mm» (1) to change the measuring unit in the embroidery mode to mm.

3.3 Selecting personal settings

> Touch the icon «Setup Program».

> Touch the icon «Personal settings». > Select the desired color of the display and the background.

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> Touch the text box above the color settings.

> Enter the welcome text. > Touch the icon «ABC» (standard setting) to use upper-case letters. > Touch the icon «abc» to use lower-case letters. > Touch the icon «123» to use figures and mathematical symbols. > Touch the icon «@&!» to use special characters. > Touch the text box above the keyboard to delete the entered text completely. > Touch the icon «DEL» to delete individual syllables of the entered text.

DEL

Setup Program

> Touch the icon «Confirm».

3.4 Monitoring functions

Activating the upper thread indicator

> Touch the icon «Setup Program».

> Touch the icon «Monitoring settings».

> Touch the switch in the upper portion of the display to deactivate the upper thread indicator. > Touch the switch again to activate the upper thread indicator.

Activating the bobbin thread indicator

> Touch the icon «Setup Program».

> Touch the icon «Monitoring settings».

> Touch the switch in the lower section of the display to deactivate the bobbin thread indicator. > Touch the switch again to activate the bobbin thread indicator.

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3.5 Activating the audio signals

> Touch the icon «Setup Program».

> Touch the icon «Audio signals». > Touch the switch (1) to deactivate any audio signals in general. > Touch the switch (1) again to activate any audio signals in general. > In the section (2) touch the icons «1 – 4» to set up the desired signal for the selection of a stitch pattern. > In the section (2) touch the icon «Loudspeaker» to deactive the signal for the selection of a stitch pattern. > In the section (3) touch the icons «1 – 4» to activate the signal for the selection of functions.

> In the section (3) touch the icon «Loudspeaker» to deactivate the signal for the selection of functions.

> In the section (4) touch the icon «Loudspeaker» to deactivate the signal when using the BSR modes. > In the section (4) touch the icon «Loudspeaker» again to activate the signal when using the BSR modes.

3.6 Machine settings

Selecting a language

TheUserInterfacecanbeprogrammedindifferentlanguagesaccordingtothecustomer'swishbecause

BERNINA provides a wide range of international languages for the customers. Via firmware updates additional languages for the User Interface can be provided.

> Touch the icon «Setup Program».

> Touch the icon «Machine settings».

> Touch the icon «Language selection». > Select a language.

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Adjusting the brightness of the display

The brightness of the display can be adjusted corresponding to the personal preferences.

> Touch the icon «Setup Program».

> Touch the icon «Machine settings».

> Touch the icon «Adjust the brightness». > Move the slide in the upper portion of the display using the touchscreen pen/finger or touch the icons

«+» or «-» to alter the brightness of the display.

Adjusting the sewing light

The brightness of the sewing light can be adjusted corresponding to the personal preferences.

> Touch the icon «Setup Program».

> Touch the icon «Machine settings».

> Touch the icon «Adjust the brightness». > Move the slide in the upper portion of the display using the touchscreen pen/finger or touch the icons

«+» or «-» to alter the brightness of the sewing light.

> Touch the switch to switch the sewing light off. > Touch the switch again to switch the sewing light on.

Calibrating the display

Please find further information on this topic in the chapter attachment below troubleshooting at the end of the instruction manual.

> Touch the icon «Setup Program».

> Touch the icon «Machine settings».

> Touch the icon «Calibrate the display».

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> Touch the crosses in sequence using the touchscreen pen.

Back to default setting

ATTENTION: Using this function will delete all individually made settings.

> Touch the icon «Setup Program».

> Touch the icon «Machine settings».

> Touch the icon «Default settings».

> Touch the icon «Default setting sewing».

> Touch the icon «Confirm» to restore the default settings.

> Touch the icon «Default setting Embroidery».

> Touch the icon «Confirm» to restore the default settings.

> Touch the icon «Default setting all».

> Touch the icon «Confirm» to restore the default settings.

Deleting user data

Motifs which are not needed anymore can be deleted so that there will be more capacity for new motifs.

> Touch the icon «Setup Program».

> Touch the icon «Machine settings».

> Touch the icon «Default settings».

> Touch the icon «Delete data from the personal memory».

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> Touch the icon «Confirm» to delete all data from the personal memory.

> Touch the icon «Delete personal embroidery motifs».

> Touch the icon «Confirm» to delete all embroidery motifs from the personal memory.

Deleting motifs on the BERNINA USB Stick

Whenmotifswhichwon'tbeneededanymorearesavedontheBERNINAUSBStick(Optionalaccessory),the

stick can be connected to the machine and the data can be deleted.

> Insert the BERNINA USB Stick (Optional accessory) into the den USB port of the machine. > Touch the icon «Setup Program».

> Touch the icon «Machine settings».

> Touch the icon «Basic settings».

> Touch the icon «Delete data from USB Stick».

> Touch the icon «Confirm» to delete all data on the BERNINA USB Stick (Optional accessory).

Calibrating the Buttonhole foot No. 3A

The Buttonhole foot No. 3A is calibrated to this machine and they should only be used both together.

Prerequisite:

• TheButtonholefootNo.3Aisattached.

• Theneedleisnotthreaded.

> Touch the icon «Setup Program».

> Touch the icon «Machine settings».

> Touch the icon «Maintenance/Update».

> Touch the icon «Calibrate the Buttonhole foot with slide No. 3A».

> Touch the button «Start/Stop» to start the calibration.

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Update

Updating the machine Firmware

NOTICE

BERNINA USB stick (optional accessory) has been removed too early

Firmware has not been updated and the machine cannot be used. > Remove the BERNINA USB stick (optional accessory) only after the update has been completed

successfully.

The latest firmware of the machine and a detailed step-by-step instruction for updating processes can be downloaded at www.bernina.com. In general, personal data and settings are automatically transferred during a firmware update. For reasons of safety, it is also recommended to save data and settings on a BERNINA USB stick (optional accessory) before the firmware update is started. If personal data and settings should get lost during a firmware update, they can be transferred to the machine again afterwards.

> Insert the BERNINA USB Stick (optional accessory), FAT32 formatted, providing the latest software into

the port. > Touch the icon «Setup Program».

> Touch the icon «Machine settings».

> Touch the icon «Maintenance/Update».

UPDATE

Update

NOTICE

> Touch the icon «Update the machine».

> Touch the icon «Save data on USB Stick».

– The icon is checkmarked in green.

> Touch the icon «Update» to start the update of the firmware.

Recovering saved data

BERNINA USB stick (Optional accessory) has been removed too early

Saved data cannot be transferred and the machine cannot be used. > Remove the BERNINA USB stick (Optional accessory) only after the saved data has been transferred

successfully.

If personal data and settings after a software update are not available anymore, they can be transfered to the machine again afterwards.

> Insert the BERNINA USB stick (Optional accessory) providing the saved data and settings into the USB port

of the machine. > Touch the icon «Setup Program».

> Touch the icon «Machine settings».

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UPDATE

Setup Program

> Touch the icon «Maintenance/Update».

> Touch the icon «Updating the machine».

> Touch the icon «Transfer saved data to machine».

– The icon is tagged with a green ckeck mark.

Cleaning the thread catcher

In chapter «Maintenance and cleaning» there are additional illustrated step-by-step instructions.

> Touch the icon «Setup Program».

> Touch the icon «Machine settings».

CAUTION

NOTICE

> Touch the icon «Maintenance/Update».

> Touch the icon «Clean the thread catcher». > Clean the thread catcher according to the instructions on the display.

Lubricating the machine

Electronically driven components

Risk of injury near the needle and the hook. > Switch the machine off and disconnect it from the power supply system.

Lubricating the hook

Too much oil can pollute the fabric and the thread. > Give one drop of BERNINA oil in each of the two oil depots. Sew/Embroider on a test piece first.

The Setup Program provides animations how the machine has to be oiled. In chapter «Maintencance and cleaning» there are more illustrated step by step instructions Lubricating the machine. Use BERNINA oil to lubricate.

> Touch the icon «Setup Program».

> Touch the icon «Machine settings».

> Touch the icon «Maintenance/Update».

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> Touch the icon «Lubricating the machine». > Lubricate the machine according to the instructions on the display.

Packing the embroidery module

To pack the embroidery module into the original packaging without moving the embroidery arm manually, the embroidery arm needs to be brought to its packing position.

Prerequisite:

• Theembroiderymoduleisconnectedwiththemachine.

> Touch the icon «Setup Program».

> Touch the icon «Machine settings».

> Touch the icon «Maintenance/Update».

> Touch the icon «Pack position for the embroidery module». > Follow the instructions on the display.

Checking the firmware version

Both the firmware and the hardware version of the machine and the attached embroidery module are displayed.

> Touch the icon «Setup Program».

> Touch the icon «Machine settings».

> Touch the icon «Information».

> Touch the icon «Firmware and hardware information».

Reviewing the total number of stitches

The total number of stitches of the machine as well as the number of stitches since the last service carried out by the specialized BERNINA dealer are displayed.

> Touch the icon «Setup Program».

> Touch the icon «Machine settings».

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> Touch the icon «Information».

> Touch the icon «Firmware und Hardware Informationen».

Registering details of the dealer

The contact details of your specialized BERNINA dealer can be registered.

> Touch the icon «Setup Program».

> Touch the icon «Machine settings».

> Touch the icon «Information».

Setup Program

> Touch the icon «Dealer details» to enter the information of the specialized dealer.

> Touch the icon «Name of the shop» to enter the name of the specialized BERNINA dealer.

> Touch the icon «Address» to enter the address of the specialized BERNINA dealer.

> Touch the icon «Phone» to enter the telephone number of the specialized BERNINA dealer.

> Touch the icon «Internet» to enter the Internet homepage or the email address of the specialized

BERNINA dealer.

Saving Service data

Service data concerning the status quo of the machine can be saved on a BERNINA USB stick (Optional accessory) and then given to the BERNINA dealer this way.

> Insert a BERNINA USB stick (Optional accessory) which provides enough free memory space into the USB

port. > Touch the icon «Setup Program».

> Touch the icon «Machine settings».

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> Touch the icon «Information».

> Touch the icon «Service data». > Touch the icon «LOG».

– The icon «LOG» is outlined in white.

> Only when the icon is not outlined in white anymore, remove the BERNINA USB Stick (Optional

accessory).

ID Number

The ID number of the machine is displayed.

> Touch the icon «Setup Program».

> Touch the icon «Machine settings».

UPGRADE

> Touch the icon «Information».

> Touch the icon «ID Number».

– The machinen ID number appears.

Upgrade

The upgrade is fee-based and has to be activated via an activation key.

> Touch the icon «Setup Program».

> Touch the icon «Machine settings».

> Touch the icon «Information».

> Touch the icon «UPGRADE».

– Enabled means that the update has been successful.

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4 System settings

4.1 Calling up the Tutorial

The tutorial provides information and explanations on different sections concerning sewing and embroidering and the various stitches.

> Touch the icon «Tutorial». > Select the desired topic to get information.

4.2 Calling up the Creative Consultant

The Creative Consultant provides information about decision support concerning sewing projects. After entering the fabric and the desired sewing project, suggestions for suitable needles, presser feet etc. are displayed.

> Touch the icon «Creative Consultant». > Select the fabric to be sewn. > Select the sewing project.

4.3 Calling up the Embroidery Consultant

The Embroidery Consultant provides information about decision support concerning embroidery projects. After entering the desired embroidery project and the fabric, suggestions for the suitable needle and the suitable embroidery foot are displayed.

> Touch the icon «Embroidery Consultant». > Select the embroidery project. > Select the fabric which is to be embroidered. > Touch the icon «Confirm».

– If the embroidery motif has already been selected, a warning appears that it will be overwritten.

4.4 Calling up the Help

> Touch the window in the display where help is needed. > Touch the icon «Help» to start the help mode. > Touch the icon in the display where help is needed.

– Assistance concerning the selected icon is displayed.

4.5 Using eco mode

During a longer interruption of work the machine can be set into a power save mode. The power save mode also serves as a child safety feature. Nothing can be selected in the display and the machine cannot be started.

> Touch the icon «eco».

– The display goes to sleep. The power consumption is reduced and the sewing light is off.

> Touch the icon «eco» again.

– The machine is ready for use.

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4.6 Cancelling any alterations with «clr»

Any alterations to motifs can be reset to default setting. Exceptions are saved motifs which have been filed in the personal memory and monitoring functions.

> Touch the icon «clr».

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5.1 Overview selection menu sewing

1 Practical stitches 5 Quilt stitches

2 Decorative stitches 6 Personal Memory

3 Alphabets 7 History

4 Buttonholes

Creative sewing

Selecting a stitch pattern

> Select stitch pattern, alphabet or a buttonhole. > Touch the icon «Scrolling» to have more stitch patterns displayed. > Touch the icon «Display all the stitch patterns» (1) to scale up the view. > Touch the icon «Display all the stitch patterns» (1) again to downsize the stitch pattern view.

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> Touch the icon «Stitch pattern number entry» to select the stitch pattern via entering the stitch number.

5.2 BERNINA Dual Feed

It is recommended to match the presser foot pressure with the fabric. The thicker the fabric, the lower the presser foot pressure.

The BERNINA Dual Feed feeds the fabric from above and from beneath simultaneously. This provides an even and careful feed forward even for smooth and thin materials. Striped and checkered patterns can be matched perfectly by even feeding.

In general, the BERNINA Dual Feed is used for the following sewing projects:

 • Sewing:Allsewingapplicationswithdifficultfabricssuchasforseams,zippers.  • Patchwork:Withaccuratestripes,blocksandwithdecorativestitchesuptoastitchwidthof9mm.  • Appliqués:sewingappliques,ribbonsandbiasbinding.

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Difficult-to-work-with fabrics are:

 • Velvet,normallysewnwiththegrain.  • Toweling.  • Jersey,especiallywhensewingitcrosswisetoknit.  • Fakefurorcoatedfakefur.  • Fleece-typesoffabrics.  • Battedfabrics.  • Stripesandchecks.  • Curtainfabricswithpatternrepeats.

«Sticky» fabrics are:

 • Imitationleather,coatedfabrics(DualFeedpresserfootwithslidingsole).

Application of the BERNINA Dual Feed

Only use presser feet with a cut-out at the center back and the labeling «D». Additional presser feet with the labeling «D» are listed in the enclosed accessory catalog.

> Raise the presser foot. > Attach a presser foot having the designation «D». > Pull the dual feed down until it engages.

> Raise the presser foot.

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> Hold the dual feed on the holder with two fingers, pull it down, then push backward, slowly letting it

slide upward.

5.3 Regulating the speed

The speed is infinitely variable with the slide-speed control.

> Move the slide-speed control to the left to reduce the speed. > Move the slide-speed control to the right to increase the speed.

5.4 Adjusting the upper thread tension

The basic setting of the upper thread tension is provided automatically as soon as a stitch pattern or an embroidery motif is selected.

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

When 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 sewing or embroidering project as well as the desired stitch pattern or the embroidery motif individually.

The higher the upper thread tension, the tighter the upper thread which means that the bobbin thread is pulled up to the top of the fabric. When the upper thread tension is low, the upper thread is less tightened which means that the bobbin thread is pulled up less.

Alteration of the upper thread tension affect the currently selected stitch pattern or embroidery motif. Permanent alterations of the upper thread tension for the sewing mode (see page 56) and for the embroidering mode (see page 60) can be made in the Setup Program.

Prerequisite:

• IntheSetupProgramtheupperthreadtensionhasbeenaltered.

> Touch the icon «Upper thread tension».

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> Move the slide using the touchscreen pen/finger to increase or reduce the upper thread tension.

> Touch the yellow-framed icon on the right side to reset the alteration to default setting. > Touch the yellow-framed icon on the left side to reset the alteration to default setting in the Setup

Program.

5.5 Editing stitch patterns

Changing the stitch width

> Turn the «Upper Multifunctional knob» to the left to narrow the stitch width. > Turn the «Upper Multifunctional knob» to the right to widen the stitch width. > Touch the icon «Stitch width» (1).

> Touch the yellow-framed icon to reset the alteration to default setting.

Changing the stitch length

> Turn the «Lower Multifunctional knob» to the left to shorten the stitch length. > Turn the «Lower Multifunctional knob» to the right to elongate the stitch length. > Touch the icon «Stitch length» (1).

> Touch the yellow-framed icon to reset the alteration to default setting.

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Correcting the balance

The machine is tested and set optimally before it leaves the BERNINA factory. Different fabrics, threads and stabilizers can affect the programmed stitch patterns so that they cannot be sewn out correctly. The electronic balance can correct these deviation and the stitch pattern can be adjusted optimally to the selected fabric.

> Select a stitch pattern or alphabet. > Touch the icon «i»-Dialog.

> Touch the icon «Balance». > Turn the «Upper Multifunctional knob» to correct the horizontal direction of the stitch pattern. > Turn the «Lower Multifunctional knob» to correct the vertical direction of the stitch pattern.

Programming pattern repeat

Stitch patterns as well as stitch pattern combination can be repeated up to 9 times.

> Select a stitch pattern or alphabet. > Touch the icon «i»-Dialog.

> Touch the icon «Pattern repeat» once to sew the stitch pattern once. > Touch the icon «Pattern repeat» 2 to 9 times to repeat the stitch pattern up to 9 times.

> Keep the icon «Pattern repeat» touched to deactivate the stitch pattern repeat.

Programming long stitch

The maximum length for long stitches is 12 mm and the machine sews every second stitch.

> Select a stitch pattern. > Touch the icon «i»-Dialog.

> Touch the icon «Long stitch». > Touch the yellow-framed icon to reset the alteration to default setting.

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Mirror image of stitch patterns

> Select a stitch pattern or alphabet. > Touch the icon «i»-Dialog.

> Touch the icon «Mirror image left/right» to mirror the stitch pattern from left to tight.

> Touch the icon «Mirror image up/down» to mirror the stitch pattern contrary to the sewing direction. > Touch the yellow-framed icon to reset the alteration to default setting.

Editing stitch pattern length

The stitch patterns can be lengthwise extended or shortened.

> Select a stitch pattern or alphabet. > Touch the icon «i»-Dialog.

> Touch the icon «Editing stitch pattern length». > Move the slide with the touchscreen pen/finger to determine the length of the stitch pattern. > Touch the icon «+100%» (1) to extend the stitch pattern length in 100%-steps.

> Touch the yellow-framed icon to reset the alteration to default setting.

Programming the stitch counter function

The stitch counter function cannot be applied with all stitch patterns. If, for example, the honeycomb stitch has been selected, the stitch counter function cannot be used.

> Select a stitch pattern. > Touch the icon «i»-Dialog.

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> Touch the icon «Program the length with the stitch counter». > Sew the desired length.

> Push the button «Quick reverse».

– The display changes to «Auto» and the selected stitch pattern in the new length is saved until the

machine is switched off.

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Quick reverse

> Select a stitch pattern, alphabet or buttonhole. > Program needle stop down (permanent) to switch immediately to Quick reverse as soon as the button

«Quick reverse» is pressed. > Program needle stop up (permanent) to sew another stitch forward before the machine switches to

reverse sewing. > Push the button «Quick reverse» and keep pressed.

Permanent Quick reverse

> Select a stitch pattern or alphabet. > Touch the icon «i»-Dialog.

> Touch the icon «Permanent reverse sewing» to sew permanently in reverse.

Backstepping

> Select a stitch pattern, alphabet or buttonhole. > Touch the icon «i»-Dialog.

> Touch the icon «Backstepping» to backstep the last 200 stitches.

Changing the sewing direction

> Select a stitch pattern or alphabet. > Touch the icon «i»-Dialog.

> Touch the icon «Change the sewing direction». > Rotate the stitch pattern in 0.5°-steps using the «Upper Multifunctional knob» or the «Lower

Multifunctional knob». > In the right portion ot the display the stitch pattern can be rotated in 45°-steps (1) when touching the

icons «Direct selection».

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> Touch the yellow-framed icon to reset the alteration to default setting.

– In the left portion of the display the start of the stitch pattern is marked with a white dot (2) and the

end with a red cross.

5.6 Combining stitch patterns

Overview Combi mode

1 Matching the stitch pattern size with the display 3 Edit mode/Extended edit mode

2 Combi mode/Single mode 4 Individual stitch pattern within a combination

Overview Combi mode extended

1 Stitch width of the active stitch pattern 3 Zoom out

2 Stitch length of the active stitch pattern 4 Zoom in

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Creating Stitch pattern combinations

In the Combi mode stitch patterns and alphabets can be combined according to your wish. By combining any alphabet letters, the logo BERNINA can be created.

> Touch the icon «Single/Combi mode». > Select the desired stitch patterns.

> Touch the icon «Single/Combi mode» again to return to the single mode.

Saving a stitch pattern combination

> Create a stitch pattern combination. > Touch the icon «Personal memory».

> Touch the icon «Save stitch pattern».

> Touch the icon «Confirm» or the yellow-framed icon to save the stitch pattern combination.

Loading a stitch pattern combination

> Touch the icon «Single/Combi mode».

> Touch the icon «Personal memory».

> Touch the icon «Selection of stitch pattern combination». > Select a stitch pattern combination.

Overwriting a stitch pattern combination

> Create a stitch pattern combination. > Touch the icon «Personal memory».

> Touch the icon «Save stitch pattern». > Select the stitch pattern combination which is to be overwritten. > Touch the icon «Confirm» to overwrite the stitch pattern combination.

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Deleting a stitch pattern combination

> Create a stitch pattern combination. > Touch the icon «i»-Dialog.

> Touch the icon «Edit the complete combination».

> Touch the icon «Delete».

> Touch the icon «Confirm».

Editing the view of the stitch pattern combination

> Create a stitch pattern combination. > Touch the icon «Edit mode».

> Touch the icon «Zoom out» to downsize the view of the stitch combination.

> Touch the icon «Zoom in» for a close up view of the downsized stitch pattern combination.

> Touch the icon «Edit mode» to return to the Combi mode.

Editing a single stitch pattern

> Create a stitch pattern combination. > With the touchscreen pen/finger touch the desired position (1) within the stitch pattern combination to

select a single stitch pattern.

> Touch the icon «i»-Dialog to edit the single stitch pattern.

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Deleting a single stitch pattern

> Create a stitch pattern combination. > With the touchscreen pen/finger touch the desired position (1) within the stitch pattern combination to

select a single stitch pattern.

> Touch the icon «i»-Dialog.

> Touch the icon «Delete» or touch the desired stitch pattern with the touchscreen pen/finger, keep it

touched and move it to the right.

> touch the desired stitch pattern with the touchscreen pen/finger, keep it touched and move it outwards.

– The stitch pattern is deleted.

Relocating a single stitch pattern

The connecting stitches between the stitch patterns are added automatically.

> Create a stitch pattern combination. > Touch the icon «Edit mode». > With the touchscreen pen/finger select the desired position within the stitch pattern combination. > Touch the icon «i»-Dialog.

> Touch the icon «Move the stitch pattern». > Move the stitch pattern with the touchscreen pen/finger. > Touch the yellow-framed icons to reset the alterations to default setting.

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Adding a single stitch pattern

The new stitch pattern is always inserted after the selected stitch pattern.

> Create a stitch pattern combination. > With the touchscreen pen/finger touch the desired position (1) within the stitch pattern combination to

select a single stitch pattern.

> Select a new stitch pattern.

Aligning the stitch length and width

The length and width of all the stitch patterns in a stitch pattern combination can be aligned with the longest and the widest stitch pattern. Moreover the length and the width of a stitch pattern combination can be enlarged or reduced proportionally.

> Create a stitch pattern combination. > Touch the icon «i»-Dialog.

> Touch the icon «Edit the complete combination». > Touch the icon «Stitch length of the current stitch pattern» (1). > Touch the icon «Adjust the length within a combination» (2).

> Touch the icon «Stitch width of the current stitch pattern» (3).

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> Touch the icon «Adjust the width within a combination» (4).

> Turn the «Upper Multifunctional knob» to the left to reduce the width of the stitch pattern combination

proportionally. > Turn the «Upper Multifunctional knob» to the right to enlarge the width of the stitch pattern

combination proportionally. > Turn the «Lower Multifunctional knob» to the left to reduce the length of the stitch pattern combination

proportionally. > Turn the «Lower Multifunctional knob» to the right to enlarge the length of the stitch pattern

combination proportionally.

Mirroring a stitch pattern combination

> Create a stitch pattern combination. > Touch the icon «i»-Dialog.

> Touch the icon «Edit the complete combination».

> Touch the icon «Mirror image left/right» to mirror the whole stitch pattern combination from the left to

the right. > Touch the icon «Mirror image left/right» again to reset the alterations to default setting.

Stitch pattern combination Subdivider 1

A stitch pattern combination can be subdivided into several sections. The subdivision is placed beneath the cursor. Only this section is sewn where the cursor is placed. To sew the next section, the cursor must be placed in the next section.

> Create a stitch pattern combination. > With the touchscreen pen/finger select the desired position within the stitch pattern combination where

the stitch pattern combination is to be subdivided. > Touch the icon «i»-Dialog.

> Touch the icon «Edit combination at cursor position».

> Touch the icon «Combination subdivider».

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Stitch pattern combination Subdivider 2

A stitch pattern combination can be interrupted at several positions. The interruption is placed beneath the cursor.

> Create a stitch pattern combination. > With the touchscreen pen/finger select the desired position within the stitch pattern combination where

the stitch pattern combination is to be interrupted. > Touch the icon «i»-Dialog.

> Touch the icon «Edit combination at cursor position».

> Touch the icon «Combination subdivider 2». > Sew the first section and then reposition the fabric.

Securing a stitch pattern combination

> Create a stitch pattern combination. > With the touchscreen pen/finger select the desired position within the stitch pattern combination where

the stitch pattern combination is to be secured. > Touch the icon «i»-Dialog.

> Touch the icon «Edit combination at cursor position».

> Touch the icon «Securing».

– Every single pattern of the stitch pattern combination can be secured at the start or at the end.

Relocating several stitch patterns

> Create a stitch pattern combination. > Touch the icon «Overview combination». > With the touchscreen pen/finger select the first stitch pattern of the stitch pattern combination. > Touch the icon «i»-Dialog.

> Touch the icon «Move single patterns or sections of a combination». > With the touchscreen pen/finger move the section of the stitch pattern combination to any direction. > Touch the yellow-framed icons to reset the alterations to default setting.

Programming pattern repeat

> Create a stitch pattern combination. > Touch the icon «i»-Dialog.

> Touch the icon «Edit the complete combination».

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> Touch the icon «Pattern repeat» once to repeat the stitch pattern combination. > Touch the icon «Pattern repeat» again to repeat the stitch pattern combination up to 9 times.

> Keep the icon «Pattern repeat» pressed to deactivate the pattern repeat.

Changing the sewing direction of a stitch pattern

> Create a stitch pattern combination. > Touch the icon «Overview combination». > With the touchscreen pen/finger select the stitch pattern within the stitch pattern combination. > Touch the icon «i»-Dialog.

> Touch the icon «Change the sewing direction». > Turn the «Upper Multifunctional knob» or the «Lower Multifunctional knob» to rotate the stitch pattern

in 0.5°- steps. > Touch the yellow-framed icon to reset the alteration to default setting.

Changing the sewing direction of a stitch pattern combination

> Create a stitch pattern combination. > Touch the icon «Overview combination».

> Touch the icon «i»-Dialog.

> Touch the icon «Edit the complete combination».

> Touch the icon «Change the sewing direction». > Turn the «Upper Multifunctional knob» or the «Lower Multifunctional knob» to rotate the stitch pattern

in 0.5°- steps. > Touch the yellow-framed icon to reset the alteration to default setting.

5.7 Administering stitch patterns

Saving settings of stitch patterns

> Select a stitch pattern, alphabet or buttonhole. > Touch the icon «i»-Dialog. > Edit the stitch, alphabet or buttonhole.

> Touch the icon «Saving stitch pattern settings» to save the alterations permanently.

> Touch the icon «Back to default setting» to cancel the alterations.

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Calling up the previously sewn stitch patterns

The 15 previously sewn stitch patterns are saved automatically and can be called up at any time.

> Touch the icon «History» to display the previously sewn stitch patterns. > Select the stitch pattern.

Saving stitch patterns in personal memory

In the filing system «Personal memory» any stitch patterns, also those which have been individually edited, can be saved.

> Select a stitch pattern, alphabet or buttonhole. > Edit the stitch pattern. > Touch the icon «Personal memory».

> Touch the icon «Save stitch pattern». > Select the file where the pattern is to be saved. > Touch the icon «Confirm».

Overwriting stitch patterns from the personal memory

Prerequisite:

• Thestitchpatternissavedinthepersonalmemory.

> Select a stitch pattern, alphabet or buttonhole. > Edit the stitch pattern. > Touch the icon «Personal memory».

> Touch the icon «Save stitch pattern». > Select the file where the stitch pattern to be overwritten has been saved. > Select the stitch pattern which should be overwritten. > Touch the icon «Confirm».

Loading stitch patterns from the personal memory

Prerequisite:

• Thestitchpatternissavedinthepersonalmemory.

> Touch the icon «Personal memory».

> Touch the icon «Stitch pattern selection». > Select the file where the stitch pattern has been saved. > Select a stitch pattern.

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Deleting stitch patterns from the personal memory

Prerequisite:

• Thestitchpatternissavedinthepersonalmemory.

> Touch the icon «Personal memory».

> Touch the icon «Delete». > Select the file where the stitch pattern has been saved. > Select a stitch pattern. > Touch the icon «Confirm» to delete the stitch pattern.

Uploading a stitch pattern from the BERNINA USB stick

> Touch the icon «Personal memory».

> Touch the icon «Load embroidery motif». > Touch the icon (1).

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> Insert the BERNINA USB stick into the USB port of the machine. > Touch the icon «USB stick». > Select the desired stitch pattern.

Deleting stitch patterns from the BERNINA USB stick

> Touch the icon «Personal memory».

> Touch the icon «Delete». > Insert the BERNINA USB stick into the USB port of the machine. > Select the stitch pattern which is to be deleted. > Touch the icon «Confirm».

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5.8 Stitch Designer

Overview Stitch Designer

1 2

4 5

1 Back 7 Limiting pattern width

2 Redo 8 Moving the view

3 Point position 9 Relocating points/Selecting points

4 Zoom out 10 Inserting/Editing a stitch

5 Zoom in 11 Scrolling through points

6 Stitch pattern view

10 11

1 2 3

1 Select all points 7 Mirror image up/down

2 Selecting from a particular point 8 Triple stitch

3 Single point is selected 9 Duplicating

4 Creating a new stitch pattern 10 Virtual sewing out

5 Deleting 11 Reversing the stitch sequence

6 Mirror image left/right 12 Engaging at the grid

Creating your own stitch pattern

The stitch patterns which have been created in the Stitch Designer can be saved in your «Personal memory».

The Stitch Designer allows creating your personal stitch patterns as well as editing existing stitch patterns. By moving the touchscreen pen/finger, your personal stitch patterns can be created on the display.

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In the left portion of the display the position of the currently active point is indicated additionally. The horizontal distance of the point to the center line is indicated in millimeters. The vertical distance of the point to the previous point is also indicated in millimeters.

> Touch the icon «Stitch Designer».

> Touch the icon «Creating a new stitch pattern». > Add a point on the display with the touchscreen pen/finger. > Add more points on the display as desired.

> Touch the icon «Confirm».

Editing the view

> Select a stitch pattern, alphabet or buttonhole. > Touch the icon «Stitch Designer».

> Touch the icon «Zoom out» to minimize the view of the stitch pattern.

> Touch the icon «Zoom in» to enlarge the downsized stitch pattern view.

> Touch the icon «Move the view». > Move the view of the stitch pattern using the touchscreen pen/finger.

Inserting points

> Select a stitch pattern, alphabet or buttonhole. > Touch the icon «Stitch Designer».

> Touch the icon «Engaging at the grid» to have the grid points displayed.

– Every inserted point is automatically placed on the nearest grid point.

> Touch the icon «Scroll up» to select the point after which a new point is to be inserted.

> Touch the icon «Scroll down» to select the point to select the point after which a new point is to be

inserted. > Add more points with the touchscreen pen/finger. > Touch the icon «Undo» to undo the last work step.

> Touch the icon «Redo» to restore the last work step.

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Relocating the points

> Select a stitch pattern, alphabet or buttonhole. > Touch the icon «Stitch Designer».

> Touch the icon «Single point is selected».

> Touch the icon «Select from a particular point».

> Touch the icon «Scroll up» to add the previous point to the selection.

> Touch the icon «Scroll down» to add the following point to the selection. > Turn the «Upper Multifunctional knob» to move the selected points horizontally. > Turn the «Lower Multifunctional knob» to move the selected points vertically.

Duplicating points

> Select a stitch pattern, alphabet or buttonhole. > Touch the icon «Stitch Designer».

> Touch the icon «Single point is selected».

> Touch the icon «Select from a particular point».

> Touch the icon «Scroll up» to add the previous point to the selection.

> Touch the icon «Scroll down» to add the following point to the selection.

> Touch the icon «Duplicate».

Deleting points

> Select a stitch pattern, alphabet or buttonhole. > Touch the icon «Stitch Designer».

> Touch the icon «Single point is selected».

> Touch the icon «Select from a particular point».

> Touch the icon «Scroll up» to add the previous point to the selection.

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> Touch the icon «Scroll down» to add the following point to the selection.

> Touch the icon «Delete» to delete all the selected points of the stitch pattern.

Activating the triple stitch

> Select a stitch pattern, alphabet or buttonhole. > Touch the icon «Stitch Designer».

> Touch the icon «Selecting from a particular point».

> Touch the icon «Scrolling up» to select the previous point.

> Touch the icon «Scrolling down» to select the following point.

> Touch the icon «Triple stitch» to activate the triple stitch for the selected points.

Mirror image of stitch patterns

> Select a stitch pattern, alphabet or buttonhole. > Touch the icon «Stitch Designer».

> Touch the icon «Single point is selected».

> Touch the icon «Select all points».

> Touch the icon «Mirror image stitch pattern left/right» to mirror all the points horizontally.

> Touch the icon «Mirror image stitch pattern up/down» to mirror all the points vertically.

Reversing the stitch sequence

> Select a stitch pattern, alphabet or buttonhole. > Touch the icon «Stitch Designer».

> Touch the icon «Single point is selected».

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> Touch the icon «Select all points».

> Touch the icon «Reversing the stitch sequence».

Designing a stitch pattern from scratch

> Select a stitch pattern, alphabet or buttonhole. > Touch the icon «Stitch Designer».

> Touch the icon «Virtual sewing out».

Determining the stitch pattern width

The width of the stitch pattern is limited to 9 mm. To sew wider patterns, for example sideways motion pattern, it is necessary to deactivate the limit.

> Select a stitch pattern, alphabet or buttonhole. > Touch the icon «Stitch Designer».

> Touch the icon «Limiting pattern width» to deactivate the limit. > Touch the icon «Limiting pattern width» again to activate the limit.

5.9 Securing

Securing a seam with the button «Securing»

The button «Securing» can be programmed with various securing stitches.

> Push the button «Securing» before starting to sew.

– The stitch pattern/stitch pattern combination will be secured with the number of programmed stitches

when sewing is started.

> Press the «Securing» while sewing.

– The machine stops immediately and secures with the number of programmed stitches.

Securing with the button «Pattern end»

The button «Pattern end» can be programmed with various functions.

> Push the button «Pattern end» before sewing is started or while sewing.

– While sewing, a stop icon indicates that the function is activated and the stitch pattern or the current

combination of a stitch pattern will be secured at the end with the programmed number of stitches.

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5.10 Height Compensation of uneven layers

If the presser foot is at an angle when sewing over a thick seam, the feed dog cannot grip the fabric and the sewing project cannot be sewn out properly.

> Place 1 – 3 compensating plates as required from the back of the presser foot close to the needle to level

the fabric layer.

– The presser foot is leveled with the sewing project.

> Place 1 – 3 compensating plates as required from the front of the presser foot close to the needle to level

the fabric layer.

– The presser foot is leveled with the sewing project.

> Sew until the complete presser foot has passed the thick seam. > Remove the plates of the height compensation.

5.11 Sewing Corners

When sewing corners, only a small section of the fabric is actually on the feed dog. Therefore it cannot grip the fabric well. By means of the height compensation tool the fabric can be fed evenly.

> When the fabric edge is reached, stop the sewing process with needle position down. > Raise the presser foot. > Turn the fabric and place in desired position. > Place 1 – 3 compensating plates as required on the right of the presser foot close to the sewing project.

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> Lower the presser foot.

> Resume sewing until the sewing project is on the feed dog again.

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6 Practical stitches

6.1 Overview Practical stitches

Practical stitches

Stitch patterns

Stitch number

1 Straight stitch Seams and topstitching.

2 Zig zag Reinforcing seams, overcasting edges, sewing

3 Vari overlock Sewing and finishing in one step of elastic

4 Running stitch Darning with running stitch, mending fabrics,

5 Securing Program Securing starts and ends of seams by straight

6 Triple Straight stitch Reinforced seams in heavy fabrics; visible

7 Triple Zig zag Reinforced seams in heavy fabrics; visible

Name Description

elastic seams and attaching lace.

fabrics.

reinforcing edges.

stitching.

hems and seams.

8 Honeycomb stitch For elastic fabrics and hems. Is also used with

elastic bobbin threads.

9 Blindstitch Blind hems, shell edging effect on soft jerseys

and fine material, decorative seams.

10 Double overlock Sewing and finishing in one step of elastic

fabrics.

11 Superstretchstitch For highly stretch fabrics. For all types of

clothing.

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