Bernina ACTIVA 230, ACTIVA 240 BROCHURE

Best Quality for
Skilled Sewers!

If you plan on doing a lot of sewing and appreciate a top-quality,
easy-to-operate machine, then the activa 240 and 230 are right up
your street! Whether you wish to sew garments and home furnish­ings or quilting is more your game, both models will meet the needs
of the skilled sewer. The powerful motor delivers high penetration
power for effortless sewing of multi-layered fabrics, and the BERNINA
CB hook system guarantees outstanding stitch quality. Sewing alpha­bets and decorative stitches provide for variety and creativity.
BERNINA presser feet, CFL sewing light and the extension table, as
well as the free-hand system of the activa 240 boost sewing comfort
and ease. Both models can be upgraded with a wide range of special
accessories, letting them keep pace with your growing requirements.
The activa 240 and 230 – robust quality for a strong sewing perfor­mance.

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LCD Screen

The illuminated screen gives you all necessary
information and settings at a glance: as
an aid to sewing, the selected stitch, stitch
length and width, needle -stop position and
recommended presser foot are displayed.

Thread Cutter

Three thread cutters make it a cinch
to cut the upper and lower thread.

Thread Tension

Thread -tension adjustment is
flexible and hassle -free.

Two Spool Holders

The second, vertical fold-out spool
holder is especially practical for
winding bobbins, and when using
twin needles.

Stitch length/stitch width
and needle position

Press the buttons to individually alter
stitch length, stitch width and needle
position – it’s quick and practical. The
altered settings are displayed on-screen,
and are stored temporarily.

Automatic Buttonhole

The set buttonhole length is saved, so
that but tonholes of the same length
can be sewn automatically and as often
as wished.

Semi-Automatic Threader

This threading aid effortlessly guides
the thread through the eye of the
needle – quickly and reliably.

CFL Sewing Light

The bright-as- day BERNINA CFL sewing light
provides shadow-free illumination of your sewing
projec t from three sides, better than any other
sewing light (activa 240 only).

QUALITY

CB Hook System

The eas y-to -clean CB hook system delivers perfect
stitch quality and thread tension.

Durability

The activa models are charac terised by their sturdy
construction, durability, and finest BERNINA quality.

Motor

The powerful motor (900 rpm) boast s high needle
penetration power, so you can also sew thick and
multi- layered fabric s.

Flexibility

The activa grows to keep pace with your skills, so
you can individually upgrade the basic model with a
wide range of special accessories, thereby expand ­ing your sewing options.

Sewing Functions

For easy and reliable sewing, you can set Needle
stop up/dow n, Half motor speed, Pat tern end, and
Mirror function at the touch of a button.

STANDARD ACCESSORIES

Free Hand System FHS (activa 240 only)

A true BERNINA Highlight: the knee-operated
presser-foot lifter lets you raise the presser foot
whilst simultaneously lowering the feed dogs,
leaving your hands free to guide your sewing
project.

Extension Table

Simplicity itself to attach to the machine’s free
arm, the activa’s extension table of fers comfortable
and improved handling thanks to it s larger work
surface.

Unique! BERNINA Presser Feet

(these vary from country to country)

- Reverse pattern foot no. 1

- Overlock foot no. 2a

- Buttonhole foot with slide no. 3a

- Zipper foot no. 4

- Blindstitch foot no. 5

- Darning foot no. 9

- Patchwork foot no. 37

SPECIAL ACCESSO RIES

Exclusive! BERNINA Foot Control

In addition to regulating the speed, heel pressure
on the foot control can be used to raise or lower
the needle, or sew stitch-by-stitch.

Set of magnif ying glasses

Simply clip the set of BERNINA magnifying glasses
of varying strengths onto the machine just above
the needle for a perfect view of the needle and
sewing area.

Start/Stop Unit

The start /stop unit lets you activate the sewing
process by hand and steplessly adjust the sewing
speed. With the start/stop unit, you can sew
without the foot control.

RANGE OF OPTIONAL BERNINA PRESSER FEET

- Walking foot no. 50

- Free-motion couching foot no. 43

- Needle-punching tool

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