Bernina 820 User Manual
Big, bright, and centrally positioned: the 5-inch, high
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resolution touch screen lets you enter and read all
settings. From screen background and sewing properties,
to clock with memory function – it can all be customised
to your requirements.
Thread is supplied by the multi-spool holder. Large,
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medium and small cones are always ready to use.
The extra-large bobbin offers 40% more thread
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capacity, meaning you spend less time preparing and
more time creating!
Tradition & Technology
BERNINA is famous for combining the latest
technology with traditional Swiss craftsmanship
and the 8 Series machines are its finest creations.
With over 70 new functions, 15 new patents and
highly innovative software the BERNINA 8 Series
will fulfil the dreams of sewers, embroiderers and
quilters alike. Pioneering features include a fully
automated threading system, presser-foot control
with automatic fabric-thickness recognition,
programmable auto-secure function and built
in dual feed. Free-motion sewing is transformed
with the latest high speed BERNINA Stitch
Regulator (BSR), the unique device that ensures
even stitching while you simply guide your work.
With meticulous attention to every detail the
BERNINA 8 Series has been acclaimed as
undoubtedly the finest range of sewing machines
ever made.
Ultimate Sewing and Quilting – the most important functions and features of the BERNINA 820 in a nutshell:
Major Functions and Features
Innovative BERNINA Hook System The BERNINA 820 rotary hook swings out to the front for the ultimate in user-friendly operation.
Jumbo Bobbin Over 40% more capacit y on the bobbin makes for greater reser ves of thread, and thus significantly less preparation time.
High Resolution Central Screen With more than 65,500 colours the 5-inch high resolution colour touch screen provides crystal clear graphic s; large control panels
Illumination 30 exceptionally bright LED lights perfectly illuminate the working area around the needle and free arm.
Maximum Stitch Width/Stitch Length With 9 mm stitch width and 6 mm stitch length, all your creative dreams can come true!
BERNINA Multi Spool Holder Pivotable thread spool holder for 3 spools; the telescopic thread guides ensure perfect thread release.
Multifunction Knobs Experience great ease of operation with the infinitely variable setting of key functions via the multifunction rotary knobs.
Fully Automatic Threading The 820's auto-threading system makes threading your machine a delight. The machine and needle are threaded in a single operation!
Bernina Dual Feed The built-in BERNINA Dual Feed gives you maximum control over hard to manage fabrics.
Lower-Thread Indicator The amount of thread remaining on the bobbin is displayed as a percentage so you won't run out unexpectedly.
Automatic Thread Cutter Top and bottom threads are automatically cut at the touch of a button.
High Speed BSR
(BERNI NA Stitch Regulator)
Sewing Tutorial A quick helping hand is provided by this on-screen user manual, accessed via the touchscreen.
Data Transfer The latest technology for cutting-edge data exchange: 1 x USB interface.
Bobbin Winding The front loading bobbin winder is effortless to use and you can even set the desired amount of fill.
Needle Memory Information on the needle used for a stitch function can be saved and recalled when needed.
Automatic Presser Foot Lifting 15 mm space between presser foot and stitch plate for easy positioning of the fabric layers.
Hover Position of Presser Foot Depending on the height of the fabric layers, the clearance between stitch plate and presser foot can be set to
Personal Program Individually altered stitch patterns can be named and saved in a separate category.
Eco-Mode Save electricity with the standby function´s eco mode.
Sewing
Sewing Speed At 1100 stitches per minute, the BERNINA 820 sews faster than any other household sewing machine on the market!
Number of Stitch Patterns A total of 773 stitch patterns are at your fingertips (351 sewing stitches plus 4 sewing alphabets plus Cyrillic and Japanese alphabet).
Automatic Buttonhole The length and slit width of a buttonhole can be programmed and subsequently duplicated as often as you like.
Programmable Securing Function Personalise the auto-secure function to your needs, e.g. sew securing stitches, raise presser foot and cut thread
Creative Consultant Thanks to the Creative Consultant the optimal settings for every sewing application can be automatically set.
Tapering The tapering function lets you alter the shape of many stitches to create countless new versions.
Standard Accessories
Presser Feet in Standard Accessories BERNINA’s exclusive solid presser feet, including: 1C standard foot, 1D standard dual feed foot, 3A automatic buttonhole foot with
BERNINA Stitch Regulator (BSR) BERNINA’s unique BSR foot automatically senses how you move the fabric to ensure even and consistent free-motion
FHS (Free Hand System) The knee lever allows you to keep both hands on your projec t whilst you raise or lower the presser foot.
Free-Arm Extension Table
Accessor y Box Stow your BERNINA accessories neatly and visibly in this box.
Foot Control with Heel Down Function Tap the foot control with your heel to raise or lower the needle.
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This exclusive BERNI NA function allows anyone to free-motion sew and quilt with beautifully even and consistent stitches
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using both straight stitches and zigzag.
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up to 7 mm (hover position).
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slide, 4D dual feed zipper foot, 5 blindstitch foot, 20C open embroidery foot, 37D dual feed patchwork foot.
stitches however fast or slow you guide your work.
Supplied as standard, the sturdy extension table provides you with the largest working surface available for
sewing and embroider y projects.
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Precision & Passion
The most space, the most speed and the most
precision; the BERNINA 820 is a true revolution
for sewing and quilting. Cutting edge technology
combined with Swiss craftsmanship opens a new
world of previously unimagined sewing potential.
However demanding or ambitious your sewing
task, the BERNINA 820 will let you perform faster,
with flawless quality and with unparalleled ease.
For anyone who is passionate about sewing and
quilting, the innovative features and unmatched
performance of the BERNINA 820 offer
unlimited possibilities and an incomparable
sewing experience.
Versatility & Elegance
Within the elegant profile of the BERNINA 820
is a machine of extraordinary proportions and
capability. The meticulously engineered free
arm extends further than in any other machine
and with an extra-large height clearance you
have the room for your very biggest creations.
The centrally located, ultra-responsive touch
screen is ideally positioned for finger-tip control
of all machine functions without the need to
turn your head away from your sewing. The
materials, the workmanship, the intuitive ease
of use and the timeless design all contribute to
making the Bernina 820 the ultimate sewing
machine.
x High Performance
Most Space
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Fastest Speeds
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Jumbo Bobbin
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Total Stitch Control
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Central Screen
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BERNINA Dual Feed
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Fully Automatic Threading
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Optimum Thread-Supply System
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Most Space
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Room for big ideas! The 820 offers substantially more space than
other sewing machines. The 400 mm (15 inch) extended arm
and over 300 mm (12 inches) to the right of the needle provide a
huge space for spreading out and manoeuvring your project.
Fastest Speeds
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Top speeds with excellent sewing results and perfect stitch
formation! The BERNINA 820 delivers up to 1,100 stitches per
minute when sewing, consistently guaranteeing fast speeds even
with wider stitches.
Jumbo Bobbin
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Thanks to a substantially larger bobbin, the BERNINA 820 offers
40% more thread capacity; you spend more time creating
and less time preparing. What’s more, the jumbo bobbin is
wonderfully easy to use – open the lid, the hook swings out
and the bobbin releases at the touch of a finger.
Total Stitch Control
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A Bernina exclusive: Each stitch can be customised and saved
The revolutionary high speed BERNINA Stitch Regulator (BSR)
ensures total control of your free motion sewing - fast or slow,
your stitches remain even and consistent letting you concentrate
on your creativity.
Central Screen
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The touch screen is centrally located for ideal ergonomics, so
that the needle area and the screen with all its settings, can be
viewed completely in one quick glance. The 5-inch TFT screen
gives high-resolution images and bright vivid colours from all
viewing angles. Large on-screen icons enable quick navigation,
and its gently touch-sensitive surface allows particularly userfriendly operation.
BERNINA Dual Feed
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Reliable feed of hard-to-handle materials! Working with knits,
velvet, ribbon or multiple layers? The BERNINA 820’s built-in Dual
Feed can be engaged when needed, to feed the fabric from both
above and below. The Dual Feed System offers optimum visibility
and superb manoeuvrability. Simply flip up and tuck away when
not required.
Fully Automatic Threading
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Simple threading, automatically! The BERNINA 820 has its own
unique system for taking the thread through the machine and
the needle, in a single operation. Because it’s done quickly and
automatically, it leaves you more time to focus on the fun side of
sewing and embroidering.
The Touchscreen
The 5-inch touchscreen offers high-resolution images
and brilliant colours and is beautifully touch-sensitive
and responsive – ultimate user-friendliness, with everything in your central field of vision. At the touch of the
screen, cutting-edge technology lets you choose from
the wealth of innovative functions and features, and
personalised settings.
Stitch Selection: With 350 stitch patterns and
sewing stitches plus characters, a total of over
770 imaginative stitches – over 100 of which were
developed exclusively for the BERNINA 8 Series – are
available to you, to combine however you like.
Quilting:
The exclusive BERNINA BSR system makes
free-motion quilting much easier with beautiful even
stitches at whatever speed you work. Built-in Dual Feed
allows for smooth feeding of all the layers of your quilt.
The clearance between presser foot and stitch plate
is adjustable up to 7 mm, letting you easily reposition
thicker layers with the presser foot in hover position.
Memory options: You can customise stitch patterns
by changing stitch width/length or tension and store
these changes in either of 2 personal programs, ready
to use again when needed. The stitch memory function
lets you combine and record up to 50 stitch patterns,
letters and numbers in up to 30 separate drawers.
Customised Buttonholes: As well as on-screen setting
of the buttonhole length, the slit width can also be
changed – from 0.1 to 2 mm – to accommodate any type
of button you may be using. The buttonholes can then
be perfectly repeated as often as you wish.
Tapering: Team your creativity with new techniques.
With tapering, the beginning and end of the stitch
patterns taper to a point. Choose from four different
basic stitch angles, for even more creativity.
Needle Chart: You can tell the BERNINA 820 which
needle is inserted by simply selecting from the built-in
needle chart. On starting this information appears
automatically as a quick reminder, letting you focus
on the creative side of things.
Optimum Thread-Supply System
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The exclusive multi-spool holder keeps large, medium and small
cones at the ready. The built-in vertical holders and telescopic
guides ensure beautifully smooth and even thread release. The
bobbin winder is located on the front of the 820 for easy access,
and it even lets you select speed and amount of fill.
Appliqué & Patchwork: A wealth of stitch designs
including stippling and feathering, specially designed
for appliqué and patchwork projects, are available for
you to choose from.
On-Screen Animations explain how the BERNINA
820 operates. See for yourself how simple it is to thread
the needle, wind the bobbin or switch on the BERNINA
Dual Feed, plus much more. For a quick helping hand,
right on the screen.
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