Bernina Activa 210 User Manual
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BERNINA International AG
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CH-8266 Steckborn/Switzerland
”Welcome to
the BERNINA
family”
H.P. Ueltschi
Owner
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1. Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary
when the sewing computer is used by or near children and
infirm persons. This sewing computer is not intended for use by
persons (including children) whit reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless
they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use
of the sewing computer by a person responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play
with the sewing computer.
2. Use this sewing computer only for its intended use as described
in this manual. Use only attachments recommended by the
manufacturer as contained in this manual.
3. Never operate this sewing computer if
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it has a damaged cord or plug
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it is not working properly
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it has been dropped or damaged
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it has fallen into water
Return the sewing computer to the nearest authorized BERNINA
dealer or service center for examination, repair, electrical or
mechanical adjustment.
4. Never operate the computer with any air openings blocked. Keep
ventilation openings of the sewing computer and foot control
free from accumulation of lint, dust and loose cloth.
5. Keep fingers away from all moving parts. Special care is required
around the sewing needle.
6. Always use the BERNINA original needle plate. The wrong plate
can cause the needle to break.
7. Do not use bent needles.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using an electrical machine, basic safety precautions should
always be followed, including the following.
Read all instructions before using this sewing computer.
When the sewing computer is not in use, it should be
disconnected from the electricity supply by removing the plug
from the outlet.
DANGER
To reduce the risk of electric shock:
1. A sewing computer should never be left unattended when
plugged in.
2. Always unplug the sewing computer from the electric outlet
immediately after using and before cleaning.
3. Always unplug before replacing light bulb. Replace the bulb
with the same type rated 12 volts / 5 watts.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock or injury
to persons:
Safety instructions
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added to the product. Servicing a double-insulated product requires extreme care and knowledge of the system and should only be
done by qualified service personnel. Replacement parts for a
double-insulated product must be identical to those 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.
This sewing computer is intended for household use only.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
8. Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. It may deflect the
needle causing it to break.
9. Turn power switch to «0» when making any adjustments in the
needle area, such as threading or changing the needle, threading
the bobbin or changing the presser foot.
10. Always unplug the sewing computer from the electrical outlet
when removing covers, lubricating or when making any other
user servicing adjustments mentioned in this instruction manual.
11. Never drop or insert any object into any opening.
12. Do not use outdoors.
13. Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or
where oxygen is being administered.
14. Before disconnecting, turn all controls to the off («0») position
then remove the plug from the outlet.
15. Do not unplug by pulling on the cord but grasp the plug.
16. No responsibility will be taken for any possible damage as the
result of misuse of the sewing computer.
17. This sewing computer is provided with double insulation.
Use only identical replacement parts. See instructions for
Servicing of double-insulated machines. (Except USA and
Canada).
SERVICING DOUBLEINSULATED PRODUCTS
In a double-insulated product, two systems of insulation are provided instead of grounding. No grounding means is provided on a
double-insulated product nor should a means for grounding be
BERNINA is committed to the protection of the environment. We
strive to minimize the environmental impact of our products by
continuously improving product design and our technology of
manufacturing.
At end of life please dispose of this product in an environmentally
responsible way according to the national directive. Do not throw
away this product with your household waste. In case of doubt,
please contact your dealer.
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Details of the sewing computer4
Details of the sewing computer
Front view
Right end
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5Details of the sewing computer
1 Bobbin cover
2 Stitch plate
3 Attachment base for
special accessories
4 Sewing table socket
5 Presser foot shaft
6 Needle clamp with fixation
screw
7 Needle Threader
8 Thread guide
9 Reverse button
10 Thread take up cover
11 Thread path
12 Bobbin pre-tension
13 Thread tension adjustment
14 LCD display
15 Needle stop up/down
16 1/2 motor speed
17 Bobbin winder
18 Stitch width button
19 Needle position button
20 Stitch length button
21 clr/del-button
22 Stitch selection buttons
23 Handwheel
24 Balance adjustment
25 Power switch on/off
26 Power plug socket
27 Drop feed-dog
28 Foot control socket
29 Spool pin (vertical,
collapsible)
30 Carrying handle
31 Horizontal spool pin
32 Rear thread guide
33 Accessory box connection
34 Presser foot lifter (manual)
35 Thread cutter
Back view
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Standard Accessories6
*may vary from country to country
Accessories*
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Accessory bag
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2 bobbins (+ 1 in bobbin case)
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Presser feet shaft with 4 soles
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Selection of 130/705H needles
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Seam ripper
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Lint brush
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3 spool discs
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Foam pad
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Oiler
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Instruction manual
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Foot control
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Power cable
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Warranty card
The foot control regulates the
sewing speed
Sewing speed is adjusted by
applying more or less pressure
to the foot control.
Important! (USA/Canada only)
Use only foot controller type
SR-1 with sewing computer
activa 210.
Foot control
Self storing cord
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wind the cord on the reel
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insert the plug into the
groove provided
When sewing
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unwind the cableThe power cable
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plug A into sewing computer
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plug B into wall socket
Foot control cable
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plug C into sewing computer
Power switch (D)
1 the computer is switched on
0 the computer is switched off
The sewing light is switched on
and off with the power switch.
Power cable
A
C
B
Important! (USA/Canada only)
This sewing computer has a polarized plug (one blade wider
than the other). To reduce the
risk of electric shock, this plug
is intended to fit in a polarized
outlet only one way. If the plug
D
does not fit fully in the outlet,
reverse the plug. If it still does
not fit, contact a qualified electrican to install the proper outlet. Do not modify the plug in
any way.
Refer to the safety
instruction!
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Overlock sole
Overlock seams, hems, oversewing
edges, narrow satin stitches
Standard snap-on soles
1
Reverse pattern sole
for practical
and decorative
stitches
4
Zipper sole
for sewing in
zippers
3
Buttonhole
sole
for manual
buttonholes
5
Blind stitch
sole
Blind hems,
edge stitching
Presser foot
shaft
for snap-on
soles
43
Free motion
couching foot
10
Edgestitch
foot
86
Ruffler
37
Patchwork
foot
1/4’’ / 6mm
50
Walking foot
9
Darning foot
20
Open
embroidery
foot
Needle punch
tool
Optional presser feet selection
Optional snap-on sole
Note that all presser feet are available as stable feet as well
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Storing accessories
The box is equipped with one
small and one large drawer as
well as compartments for bobbin holders and presser feet.
(Additional compartments and
drawers are available).
Accessory box
Sewing table
To attach
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raise the needle and presser
foot
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place the table over the free
arm and press firmly so that it
engages on the fixing cam
To remove
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raise the needle and presser
foot
Attaching the accessory box to
the sewing computer
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close the doors
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push feet back into position
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attach the box to the sewing
computer (catch A must engage); inserting the presser foot
lifter into the opening
Note: first lower the presser
foot lifter!
Removing the accessory box
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press catch A on the top of
the box
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remove box to the rear
A
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pull the table out of the fixing
cam
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pull in a horizontal position to
the left
Scale of sewing table
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«0» corresponds to the centre
needle position
Seam guide for sewing table
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insert into the groove (underside of table) from the right or
left
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it can be freely adjust over the
whole width of the table
Note: Remove the presser
foot or the presser foot shaft
when attaching the seam
guide!
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Optional accessories 9
We recommend the use of the
BERNINA Lens Set for more
comfort when sewing.
Lens Set
Start-stop-unit
With the Start-stop-unit (SSU)
the start-stop-function can be
controlled by hand.
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press start-stop-button A =
stitching starts
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with the speed regulator B
the sewing speed can be
regulated by hand
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to interrupt or stop sewing =
press start-stop-button A
again
A
B
Note:
If the foot control is connected
with the sewing computer, the
Start-stop-unit is deactivated.
Contrary to an ordinary bulb,
the CFL sewing light has a better illumination and a longer
life time.
Caution:
Please note that a defective
CFL sewing light must ONLY be
replaced by an authorized technician. The sewing computer
must be brought to an authorized BERNINA dealer!
Please refer to the
safety instructions!
CFL sewing light
Sewing speed
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control the sewing speed by
depressing the foot control
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raise or lower the needle by
tapping on the foot control
with your heel
Foot Control
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Winding the bobbin
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turn power switch on
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place empty bobbin on
spindle
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following the direction of the arrow take thread through the rear
guide and round the pre-tension stud
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wind the thread two to three times around the empty bobbin
and cut off any excess thread on the thread cutter
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press the engaging lever against the bobbin
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press the foot control
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the motor will stop automatically when the bobbin is full
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remove the bobbin
Thread cutter
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cut the thread on the thread
cutter
Winding the bobbin
Note:
When winding the bobbin
on the vertical spool holder
(p. 13), it may be necessary to
adjust the speed.
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To remove the bobbin case
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raise the needle
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turn power switch to «0»
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open the bobbin cover
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grasp the latch of the bobbin
case
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remove case
To insert the bobbin case
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hold the bobbin case latch
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the finger on the case should
point upwards
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insert so that it clicks into
place
Bobbin thread cutter
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insert the bobbin case
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take the thread over cutter A
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thread is cut
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close the bobbin cover
Note:
The bobbin thread does not
have to be brought up as
the loose end is just the right
length to start sewing.
Please refer to the
safety instruction!
A
Bobbin case
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