Bernina Artista 185 User Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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Safety Instructions

When using an electrical machine, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following.

Read all instructions before using this sewing machine.

When the machine is not in use, it should be disconnected from the electricity supply by removing the plug from the outlet.

DANGER

To r educe the risk of electric shock:

1. A machine should never be left unattended when plugged in.

2. Always unplug this machine from the electric outlet immediately after using and before cleaning.

WARNING

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

1. Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when this machine is used by or near children and infirm persons.

2. Use machine only for its intended use as described in this manual. Use only attachments recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this manual.

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 machine 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 before pulling.

16. No responsibility will be taken for any possible damage as the result of misuse of the machine.

17. This machine is provided with double insulation. Use only identical replacement parts. See instructions for Servicing of double-insulated machines.

3. Never operate this machine if

· it has a damaged cord or plug

· it is not working properly

· it has been dropped or damaged

· it has fallen into water Return the machine to the nearest authorized BERNINA dealer or service center for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment.

4. Never operate the machine with any air openings blocked. Keep ventilation openings of the sewing machine 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 stitch plate. The wrong plate can cause the needle to break.

7. Do not use bent needles.

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 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.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

This sewing machine is intended for household use only.

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“Welcome to

Choosing a BERNINA “Sewing and Embroidery System” is a decision which

will have a positive impact on your sewing for years to come.

Customer satisfaction has been the driving force of our family company for over

100 years and I intend to continue that tradition of delivering superb Swiss

quality, future-orientated sewing technology and unrivaled customer service.

The new BERNINA family of creative sewing machines gives you the unique

opportunity to select what you need to satisfy your sewing needs and

requirements.

the BERNINA

family!”

H.P. Ueltschi

BERNINA Sewing Machine

Company

As the name suggests, the “artista” range of computer sewing is pure artistry.

These machines provide unlimited scope for total sewing pleasure. They inspire

creativity and allow you to translate your ideas into practical sewing of the finest

quality.

In addition, a wide range of sewing accessories, together with sewing publications

full of practical and creative ideas, add to the joy of sewing the BERNINA way.

It gives me great pleasure to welcome you into the BERNINA family.

www.bernina.com Fritz Gegauf Ltd · BERNINA Sewing Machines · CH-8266 Steckborn/Switzerland

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Safety Instructions

Forward

4–5

Details of the machine

Contents 3

6–13

14–16

18–19

20–25

25–31

32–39

40–41

42–47

48–50

50–51

52–53

55–57

Setting up the machine

Stitch Summary

Presser feet

Practical stitches/buttonholes

General instructions

Functions

Messages

Buttonholes

Alphabets/numbers

Memory

Quilt stitches/16-directional sewing/4-directional sewing

Sideways motion stitches – “Outline Designs”

Balance

Help

TTC (Thread tension/Tutorial/Creative Consultant)

59–72

73–75

76–78

81–82

83–84

smart function

Setup program

eco (ecological) function

Special accessories

Needles, Thread, Fabric Feed

Cleaning and maintenance

Troubleshooting

Glossary of terms

Index

Details of the machine4

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Details of the machine

Front view

19 23 22 25

31 33 34

18 20 21 24 26 27

Back view

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View from the left side

Bobbin cover

Stitch plate

Attachment base for special accessories

Darning ring connection

Presser foot

Needle clamp

Thread guide

Needle threader

Thread take-up cover

Thread path

Thread take-up

Bobbin pre-tension

Quick reverse button

F (Favorite Function) button

Automatic thread cutter

Screen

Bobbin winder with on/off switch and thread cutter

Practical stitch button

Buttonhole button

Decorative stitch button

Alphabet button

External embroidery button

Quilt stitches/Directional sewing button

clr (Clear) button

mem (Memory) button

Needle stop up/down

“?” (Help) button

TTC (Thread Tension/Tutorial/ Creative Consultant) button

Stitch width knob

Stitch length knob

Needle position

smart button

setup button

eco (Ecology) button

Free Hand System connection

Presser foot lifter (manual)

Carrying handle

Spool pins

Sewing table socket

Thread cutter

Presser foot pressure dial

Handwheel

Power switch on/off

Power plug socket

Drop feed-dog

Foot control socket

Embroidery module (special accessory) connection

PC serial port

Lens holder

CFL-Sewing light

5Details of the machine

View from the right side

Setting up the machine6

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Carrying case

·protects from dust and dirt

· compartment for accessories

Accessories

· foot control

·instruction manual

· power cable

· warranty card

· FHS presser foot lifter (Free Hand System)

· seam guide for sewing table

· sewing table (attached)

· to remove the sewing table, lift slightly and remove.

To r emove the case

· grasp both sides

· pull up vertically

Accessory box

Storing Accessories

· set up the free standing accessory box by pulling both extensions out until they click into place

The accessory box is equipped with one small and one large drawer each as well as two compartments for bobbins, two compartments for coded presser feet and one compartment for non-coded presser feet. The compartments can be stored in the box (additional compartments and drawers are available as optional extras).

· insert the bobbins into the compartments provided

· to remove a bobbin, press the compartment holder A lightly

· hang presser feet in the compartments provided

· store the remaining accessories as shown in the picture

Suitcase System (special accessory)

The suitcase system is specially built for your sewing and embroidery computer and has integrated wheels. This allows your system to be transported easily and elegantly.

Standard Accessories

(can vary from country to country)

· four bobbins (+ one in bobbin case)

· selection of 130/705 H needles

· seam ripper

· small screwdriver

· angular Torx key

· lint brush

· seam guide

· foam pad

· Reverse pattern foot No. 1C

· Overlock foot No. 2A

· Buttonhole foot with code No. 3C

· Automatic buttonhole foot No. 3A

· Zipper foot No. 4

· Blind stitch foot No. 5

· Jeans foot No. 8

· Button sew-on foot No. 18

· Open embroidery foot No. 20C

· Sideways motion foot No. 40C

· Compensation plate for sewing buttonholes

· height compensating tool

· vertical spool holder pin

· three spool discs

· oiler

·artista data transfer CD-Rom

· CPS Installations CD-Rom

Important:

(USA/Canada only!) Use only foot controller type LV1/LV2 with sewing machine models 185.

Power cable

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Foot control

7Setting up the machine

Power cable

· the power cable is stored in the case

· plug A into machine

· plug B into electrical outlet

Foot control cable

· plug C into machine

Sewing speed

· control the sewing speed by depressing the foot control with your toe

· raise or lower the needle by tapping on the foot control with your heel

Use only foot controller type LV1/LV2 for sewing machine model 185 (USA/Canada only)

Important! (USA/Canada only)

This sewing machine has a polarized plug (one blade wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to fit only one way into a polarized outlet. 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.

Cable tidy

· wind the cable round the spool

· insert the plug into A

When sewing

· unwind the cable to the desired length and slip into B or C

Power switch

Sewing table

FHS (Free Hand System) presser foot lifter

Power switch

The power switch is on the handwheel side of the machine

1 the machine is switched on 0 the machine is switched off

The sewing light is switched on and off within the Setup program.

Larger sewing surface

· the sewing table increases the sewing surface

·free arm for larger tubular items such as pant legs and waistbands

Raising and lowering the presser foot

· the freehand system raises and lowers the presser foot

· push to the right with your knee

· the presser foot is raised and the feed-dogs are lowered and the needle thread tension is released simultaneously

· the feed-dogs come up

To attach

· push over the free arm and press firmly so that it engages on the fixing lug (needle and presser foot fully raised)

To r emove

· pull to the left

·remove by pulling it completely from the free arm

automatically as soon as the first stitch is sewn

Attaching the presser foot lifter

· the freehand system is stored in the case.

· insert the freehand system into the opening in the base plate

· you should be able to

Refer to the safety instructions!

Seam guide

· insert into the groove (underside of table) from the right

· it can be freely adjusted over the whole width of the table

Scale

· number “0” corresponds to the center needle position

operate the lifter in your normal sitting position.

Note: Your dealer can adjust the position if necessary

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Winding the bobbin

· turn power switch on

· place empty bobbin on spindle

Bobbin case

To r emove

· raise the needle

· turn power switch to “0”

· open the bobbin cover

· grasp the latch of the bobbin case

·remove case

Threading the bobbin

· following the direction of the arrow take thread through the rear guide and round the pre-tension stud

· wrap the thread around the inner bobbin two or three times and cut off any excess thread on the thread cutter

·press the engaging lever against the bobbin

·press the foot control the motor stops automatically when the bobbin is full

·remove the bobbin

To insert

· hold the bobbin case latch

· the opening on the case should be at the top

· insert so that it engages

· close the bobbin cover

Bobbin thread cutter

· insert the bobbin case

· take thread over cutter (A)

· cut thread

Note: For normal sewing, the bobbin thread does not have to be brought up as the loose end is just the right length to start sewing.

Thread cutter

· cut the thread on the thread cutter

Warning:

If your sewing computer is equipped with an embroidery bobbin case, thread the bobbin thread in the guide spring only when the embroidery module (optional accessory) is in use.

Refer to the safety instructions!

Inserting the bobbin

Insert the bobbin so that the thread runs clockwise.

Pull the thread counterclockwise into the slot.

Pull the thread to the left under the spring until it lies in the T-shaped slit at the end of the spring.

The bobbin must turn clockwise when the thread is pulled.

Changing the needle

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Removing the needle

· raise the needle

· turn power switch to “0”

· lower the presser foot

· loosen the needle clamp

· pull the needle down to remove

Inserting the needle

· loosen the needle clamp, if needed

· flat side of needle to the back

· insert the needle as far as it will go

· tighten the needle clamp

Refer to the safety instructions!

Changing the presser foot

· raise the needle and presser foot

· turn power switch to 0

Raising the lever

· raise the clamping lever

·remove the presser foot

Vertical Spool Pin

Attaching the presser foot

· guide the foot upwards over the cone

·press the clamping lever down

Vertical spool pin

· the supplementary spool pin (vertical) is stored in the accessory box

· insert the pin from right to left in the opening

· to remove, pull to the right at the base of the spool pin

· essential sewing aid when using more than one thread, i.e. double needle, etc. or for stacked thread spools

Refer to the safety instructions!

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Threading the upper thread

Attaching the thread spool

· raise the needle and presser foot

· turn the power switch to «0» (off)

· attach the foam pad

· place spool on pin (spool turns clockwise)

· attach the appropriate spool disc - diameter of spool disc is disc size. There must be no clearance between the disc and the spool

· take thread through rear guide A

· then into slit of upper thread tension

Down

· pull thread down to the right of the take-up cover to B

· take thread up to the left of the cover to C in the direction of the arrow, placing it in the take-up lever

Down

· take thread down and through guides D and E

Needle Threader

Thread in hook

· lower the presser foot

· lay the thread behind hook B and hold lightly

Lever down

·press lever A down and

simultaneously guide the thread around hook B to the right to the needle

Refer to the safety instructions!

Thread in front of needle

· put the thread from the front into the guide until it catches in the hook

Release the lever and thread

· let go of lever A and

thread

Bringing up the lower thread

· if bobbin thread is cut on the cutter (page 8), there is no need to bring it up

· hold the upper thread

· sew one stitch

· pull the upper thread to bring the lower thread up through the stitch plate hole

· take both threads through the slit on the presser foot to the back

· pull threads over the cutter

Note: The bobbin thread must be brought up through the stitch plate for certain types of work. The length of thread is sufficient for most normal work if the lower thread cutter has been used.

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Threading the double needle

Threading the first thread

· place thread spool on horizontal spool pin

· thread by guiding the thread to the front in the slit and past

the tension disc A on the right side

· thread sewing computer as usual, but at thread guide B

guide the thread through on the right side and thread the right needle

Threading the second thread

· place thread spool on the vertical spool pin

· thread by guiding the thread to the front in the slit and past

the tension disc A on the left side

· guide thread on the left side of the thread guide B and

thread the left needle

· threads must not be twisted together

Note: When using the supplementary spool pin (vertical) always

attach the foam pad (prevents the thread from getting caught on the spool pin)

Note: Use of the Supplementary thread guide (special accessories), helps threads on the Vertical spool pin to wind off better without failing and slipping down the spool.

Threading the triple needle

· two thread spools and one full bobbin are needed

· place one thread spool on horizontal spool pin

· place second thread spool and the lower thread spool, separated by a spool disc, on additional spool pin (both spools have to turn in the same direction)

· thread as usual by guiding two threads on the left side of the tension disc A and the thread guide B and one thread on the right side of disc

Multiple spool holder (Optional accessory)

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Setting up the machine

Thread cutter

Stitch Plate

Thread cutter on head frame

· pull both threads from front to back over the cutter.

·the threads release as soon as the first stitch is sewn

9 mm Stitch plate 5,5 mm Stitch plate

Stitch plate markings

· the stitch plate is marked with vertical lines in millimeters and inches

· mm measurements are at the front

· inch measurements are at the back

· the measurements correspond to the distance from the needle to the line

Feed-dog

Button under the handwheel

Button flush with base plate = feed dogs up, sewing position

· for all machine-fed sewing

Button depressed = feed dogs lowered, darning position

· for free-hand sewing (darning, freehand embroidery, freehand quilting)

· for embroidery with the Embroidery Module

(special accessory)

· needle insertion point is position 0 (center needle position)

· the mm/inch measurements are marked to the right and left

· the lines help to guide the fabric for sewing seams and for top stitching

· the horizontal markings are helpful for sewing corners and buttonholes, etc.

Straight stitch plate

(special accessory)

Removing the stitch plate

· turn power switch off («0»)

· raise the presser foot and needle

·press the stitch plate down at the back right corner until it flips up

Replacing the stitch plate

· place the stitch plate over the opening A and press down until it clicks into place

Presser foot pressure

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Setting up the machine

Dial on head frame

· the presser foot pressure dial is on the left of the head frame

Standard pressure

· for all normal sewing

Reduced pressure

· for jerseys and loose knits, quilting

·prevents fabric stretching

· adjust pressure so that the fabric still feeds correctly

Increased pressure

· for sheer, slippery lightweight fabrics, quilting

· improves fabric feed and prevents puckering

14 Stitch Summary

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Practical stitches Buttonholes

9 mm/40 mm decorative stitches

Quilt stitches

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15Stitch Summary

16-directional sewing 4-directional sewing

Alphabets

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Presser Feet

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Note: The letter “C” after a foot number indicates the foot is coded or equipped with a sensor for 9mm stitching. When a stitch is selected with a coded foot attached to the machine, the preprogrammed width is

17Presser feet

9 mm, rather than 5.5 mm. This letter does not always appear on the foot and in some cases does not appear on the screen in the presser foot indicator.

1C Reverse Pattern Foot

Practical and decorative stitches

4 Zipper foot

Sewing in zippers

2A Overlock Foot

Overlock seams, oversewing seam edges

5 Blind stitch foot

Blind hems Edge stitching

3C Buttonhole Foot

Buttonholes

8 Jeans foot

Straight stitching in thick, firm fabrics

3A Automatic Buttonhole Foot

Buttonholes in flat materials Darning program

18 Button sew-on foot

Sewing on buttons, hooks and eyes

20C Open Embroidery foot

Embroidery, applique, satin stitch seams, monograms

BERNINA Specialty Presser Feet

The standard selection of presser feet covers most normal sewing requirements but we recommend the use of BERNINA specialty presser feet for specific sewing tasks such as quilting, heirloom sewing, home decorating, tailoring, etc.

They are available from your BERNINA dealer.

40C Sideways motion foot with code

For all sideways motion stitches

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Practical stitches

1 Straight stitch

All non-stretch fabrics. All straight stitch work.

11 Super stretch

Open seam in all super-stretch fabrics, such as Lycra.

2 Zig-zag

Most fabric types. All simple zig-zag applications such as oversewing fine fabrics, attaching elastic, lace and appliqué.

3Vari-overlock

Primarily for fine jerseys, stretch overlock seams and hems.

4 Running stitch

Most types of fabric. Mending, patching, reinforcing seams.

5 Securing stitch

All types of fabric. Secures the beginning and end of seams sewn with straight stitch.

6Triple straight stitch

Reinforced seams in tough, heavy fabrics.

12 Gathering stitch

Most types of fabric. Gathering with shirring elastic. Butted seams (edge to edge).

13 Stretch overlock

Medium weight knits, toweling and firm wovens. Overlock seams, flat joining seams.

14 Jersey stitch

Natural, blended or synthetic fabrics and delicate knits. Visible seams and hems. Mending jersey/interlock.

15 Universal stitch

Firm fabrics such as felt and leather. Flat joining seams, visible seams, attaching elastic, decorative seams.

16 Sewn-out zig-zag

Oversewing woven fabrics, reinforcing edges, attaching elastic, decorative seaming.

7Triple zig-zag

Reinforced seams in firm fabrics, visible hems and seams, decorative stitching, couching.

8 Honeycomb stitch

Most types of interlock and smooth fabrics. Visible seams and hems.

9 Blindstitch

Most types of fabric. Blind hems, shell edging on soft jerseys and fine fabrics, decorative seams.

10 Double overlock

All types of knit. Sews and finishes the edges in one operation.

17 Lycra stitch

All two-way stretch fabrics, flat joining seams and hems, reinforced seaming on underwear.

18 Stretch stitch

All stretch fabrics, open seam in sportswear.

19 Reinforced overlock

Medium to heavy weight knits and toweling, overlock seams, flat joining seams.

20 Knit overlock

All knits, machine or handmade. Sews and finishes edges in one operation.

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21 Basting

Basting seams, hems, etc.

22 Simple darning program

Automatic darning in fine and medium weight fabrics.

23 Reinforced darning program

Automatic darning in heavy weight fabrics.

Buttonholes

51 Standard buttonhole

Fine to medium weight fabrics. Blouses, shirts, trousers, bedding, etc.

24 Bar tack program

Reinforcing pocket edges, belt loops etc.

25 Bar tack program

Reinforcing pocket edges, belt loops etc.

26 Fly stitch large

Medium- to heavyweight fabrics, reinforcing pocket edges, zippers and openings

For specific instructions on using various practical stitches, refer to the artista 185 Sewing Manual, pages 2–20.

58 Keyhole buttonhole with

horizontal bartack

For firm, non stretch fabrics. Jackets, coats, leisure wear.

52 Narrow buttonhole (heirloom sewing)

Fine to medium weight fabrics. Blouses, shirts, dresses, trousers, children’s and baby clothes, dolls’ clothes and heirloom.

53 Stretch buttonhole

All stretch fabrics made from cotton, wool, silk, and synthetic fibers.

54 Round buttonhole with normal bartack

For medium to heavy weight fabrics of all types. Clothing, jackets, coats, rainwear.

55 Round buttonhole

with horizontal bartack

For medium to heavy weight fabrics of all types. Clothes, jackets, coats, rainwear.

56 Keyhole buttonhole with

normal bartack

Heavy weight, non-stretch fabrics. Jackets, coats, trousers, leisure wear.

59 Straight stitch buttonhole

For reinforcing satin stitched buttonholes, making bound buttonholes, and stitching buttonholes in leather or imitation suede.

60 Button sew-on program

For buttons with 2 and 4 holes.

61 Narrow zig-zag eyelet

Opening for cords and narrow ribbons/bands, decorative work.

62 Straight stitch eyelet

Opening for cords and narrow ribbons.

63 Hand-look buttonhole

Light- to mediumweight woven fabrics. Blouses, dresses, leisure wear, bedding

57 Keyhole buttonhole with

pointed bartack

For non-stretch firm fabrics. Jackets, coats, leisure wear.

For more information on stitching various types buttonholes, refer to the artista 185 Sewing Manual, pages 21–30.

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Screen

The artista is operated with a combination of external buttons and knobs and a touch screen.

Switch machine on

· power switch to “1”

Welcome screen

· welcome

· appears for approximately 3 seconds

· can be disabled in the Setup program

Practical stitch screen

· the practical stitch screen appears immediately after the welcome

· screen shows:

A–presser foot indicator B–needle stop position C–assigned Favorite Function

button D–selected stitch and number E–stitch width (basic setting

always visible)

F–needle position

(11 possibilities) G– up/down scroll arrows H–stitch length (basic setting

always visible) I–scroll arrow for functions J–stitch selection by number

(selected stitch is highlighted) K–functions

On-screen stitch selection/stitch display/functions

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Stitch Selection

· touch the stitch of your choice

· the stitch is highlighted

· every stitch is displayed with its number

Altering the stitch width

· turn the upper knob

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· altered width is shown on the stitch width bar

· the basic setting will still be visible (shown at 3 mm)

· stitch width can be altered from 0 mm to 9 mm when using coded feet

· stitch width bar automatically shows 0–9 when using coded feet

Altering the stitch length

· turn the lower knob

· altered length is shown on the stitch length bar

· the basic setting will still be visible (shown at 3 mm)

· stitch length can be altered from 0 mm to 5 mm on most stitches

Display of selected stitch

·a graphic of the selected stitch is visible in the center of the upper portion of the screen

· stitch width can be altered from 0 mm to 5.5 mm when using noncoded feet

· stitch width bar automatically shows 0–5 when using non-coded feet

· the stitch number is displayed to the top left of the stitch graphic in the center of the upper portion of the screen

Altering the needle position

·press the right or left needle position button

· each press moves the needle one position to the right or left

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Presser foot indicator

· the recommended presser foot is displayed by number

Return to basic settings

·press the external clr button

· the stitch will revert to its basic settings

Stitch selection

Needle stop adjustment

·press the needle stop button

·arrow points down

· the machine always stops with the needle down

Functions

· touch the function of your choice

· the selected function is highlighted

(a number of different functions can be selected simultaneously)

· touch the function toolbar arrow to

scroll more functions

· activate another function if desired

Stitches can be selected using one of the two methods listed below.

Direct selection by scrolling up/down

· touch the arrow (down)

· scroll the screen to view all stitches

· the top row disappears

· the next two rows move up

·a new row appears at the bottom

· touch the arrow (up)

· the first row of stitches appears again

·press needle stop button again – needle stop reverts to up (arrow points up)

· touch the toolbar arrow to scroll again

· the toolbar can be customized in the Setup program

· For more information on functions, see pages 24–31

· the scroll function (up/down) is used to find and view all the machine’s stitches

· use when a visual search for a particular stitch is needed

· when the desired stitch is located, touch it to select

Select a stitch by number

· touch the function “0–9”

· the screen changes to stitch numbers

· touch numbers to select the stitch of your choice

· the number of the selected stitch appears in the top row

Correct

· to correct mistakes or deselect, touch del (top right)

· the cursor moves to the left and deletes the number

· select new number

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Simple menu selection

Practical Stitches Buttonholes

Decorative Stitches Quilt/Directional

Alphabets Embroidery

Confirm and go to next screen

· touch OK to confirm

· the screen displays the selected stitch

· the selected stitch is active (highlighted)

Stitches

Back to previous screen

· touch esc

· the previous screen appears

· if the selection was not confirmed by touching OK, the stitch selected by number will be ignored

Note If an unavailable number is entered, the screen will not react.

External menu buttons

·press a button to select the desired menu

· the first stitch, stitch program, or stitch summary appears on the screen

Practical stitch button

· the practical stitch menu appears

· the straight stitch at the top left is active (highlighted)

· 15 practical stitches appear on the screen

· use arrows to scroll for viewing additional stitches

Buttonhole button

· the buttonhole menu appears, including the eyelet and button sew-on programs

Decorative stitch button

· the decorative stitch menu appears

· pattern types and sizes can be selected including 9mm decorative stitches and sideways motion stitches (indicated with a cross symbol)

· touch to select the desired stitch group

· the selected stitch group appears

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Alphabet button

· the alphabet menu appears

· touch to select the alphabet of your choice

External function buttons

clr (Clear)

·press the clr button

· stitch length, width, needle position, tension and balance will be returned to basic settings

· most functions will be deleted (see individual functions)

mem (Memory)

·press the mem button

· memory is open and appears on the screen

· the memory bar replaces the third row of stitches on the screen

·press mem button again to close

· for more information on using the memory, see pages 42–47

Quilt stitches/Directional sewing button

· the menu of the 3 categories appears:

· quilt stitches

· 16-directional sewing

· 4-directional sewing

· touch to select the category of your choice

· the menu of all stitches in that category appears

Setup button

·press the external Setup button

· menu appears

· use Setup to customize your machine’s settings

· stitches and functions can be combined to form a customized menu (Personal program)

· customized menu (Personal program) can be saved

quilt stitches

16 directions

4 directions

· saved customized menu (Personal program) can be opened at any time

· customized settings can be cancelled at any time

Smart button

·press the Smart button

· the stitch is saved with all adjustments to width/length, needle position, tension and balance

· select a new stitch, e.g. buttonholes

·press the Smart button to return to the previous screen with saved settings

· use the Smart button to toggle between stitches as you work

Setup

·press Setup

· menu appears

· use Setup to customize your machine’s settings

· stitches and functions can be combined to form a customized menu (Personal program)

· customized menu (Personal program) can be saved

· saved customized menu (Personal program) can be opened at any time

· customized settings can be cancelled at any time

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Needle stop

· the default setting of the needle stop is the “up” position

·press the needle stop button

· the on-screen arrow will now point down

· the machine will now always stop with needle down

·press the needle stop button again to revert to needle stop up

“?” (Help)

·press the Help button

· touch a stitch or function

·a description of the selected stitch or function appears

TTC (Thread tension/Tutorial/Creative Consultant)

·press the button

· three menus appear on the screen

· Thread tension

· Tutorial (brief operating

instructions)

· Creative Consultant (advice on

fabric,needle,techniques, and thread tension)

· touch to select the desired menu

· the information selected is activated and the appropriate screen will appear

Needle position

·press the left or right needle position button

· the needle moves to the right or left as selected

· total of 11 needle positions: 5 left, 5 right, and center

Automatic thread cutter

·press the external button

· the upper and bobbin thread are cut automatically

eco (ecology) button

·press the eco button

· energy use by the machine is cut by 50%

· particularly useful for long interruptions in work

· all settings remain active; foot control is inactive

· screen saver is activated

·press the eco button again to restore the sewing machine to normal function

Quick reverse button (above needle)

·press the quick reverse button

· secure the seam beginning and end – sews in reverse as long as button is depressed

· used to program buttonhole length

· used to program darning length

· used to switch to straight stitch securing program (Stitch no. 5)

· used to start/stop stitching with the embroidery module (special accessory)

F (Favorite function) button (above needle)

· this button can be individually programmed in Setup with a function of your choice

· selected function can be cancelled and reprogrammed at any time with another function

· personal program can be programmed into “F” button

· for more information on the Favorite function button, see page 63

On-screen functions

Fields are highlighted when functions are activated.

Activated functions can be cancelled individually by pressing a second time.

All selected functions can be cancelled simultaneously by pressing the external clr button.

Exceptions:

Needle stop Motor speed Double needle limitation These functions must always be cancelled individually.

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General functions

The following functions are found on various screens and programs of the artista sewing machine. They are consistently used in the same manner for specific tasks when accessing and moving between different programs.

Scroll up

· touch one or more times

· screen scrolls up to show more options

· touch the symbol continuously to scroll quickly

Scroll down

· touch one or more times

· screen scrolls down to show more options

· touch the symbol continuously to scroll quickly

Function toolbar

The following functions are available on the artista sewing machines. Any function which can be used in the selected program will appear on the screen in the bottom row. If there are more than eight (or four memory functions), the remaining ones will be hidden and can be accessed by using the arrow in the lower right corner to scroll. When a hidden function is active, the arrow will flash.

Closing special applications

· touch esc

· the special application closes

·returns to previous screen

· touch to confirm and activate adjustment/selection, e.g. thread

tension change

·programmed adjustment/selection is ready to sew

Pattern end

·touch symbol

· sewing computer stops at the end of the active single pattern or the active pattern within a combination

Complete function toolbar as it

appears in the practical stitch program.

Hidden functions that can be

accessed by scrolling with the arrow.

Note: The scroll arrow and the 0–9 (stitch selection by number) will remain on the screen for easy access and will never be hidden. A total of eight functions (or four memory functions) will show on-screen.

Pattern begin

· touch symbol

· the needle moves to the beginning of a stitch or stitch combination

· field is highlighted but reverts to normal after 2 seconds or after beginning to sew

· if selecting Pattern begin for a memory combination, the cursor will appear to the right of the first stitch on-screen

Applications:

· embroidery, buttonholes, working in memory

Securing

· touch symbol

· individual stitches will be secured at the beginning and end with 4 stitches

· securing in memory: stitch and letter combinations will be secured at the beginning and end

Applications:

· sewing individual decorative stitches

· sewing individual letters

· sewing stitch combinations and words

Motor speed 1⁄4, 1⁄2, 3⁄4, 4⁄

· touch symbol one or more times to select speed

· selected speed is displayed

·reduces or increases the motor speed

· will sew the selected maximum speed with the foot control fully depressed

Applications:

· adjust speed for decorative sewing machine work such as freehand embroidery or freehand quilting and when more control is desired for the sewing task

· when children are sewing

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Long stitch

· touch symbol

· machine sews every second stitch (max. stitch length 10 mm)

· can be activated for all practical, decorative, and directional stitches except buttonholes and sideways motion stitches

· functions and stitches can be combined

· can be saved in memory

· does not operate with the embroidery module (special accessory)

Applications:

· combine with straight stitch to baste

· combine with triple straight stitch for topstitching

Stitch selection by number

· touch number symbol

· select stitch by touching the appropriate number combination

Applications:

· quick selection of individual stitches

· quick selection of sitches for memory combinations

Pattern repeat 1–9 x

· touch symbol one or more times to select number required

·1 = machine stops at the end of an individual stitch or stitch combination

· 2–9 = machine stops at the end of a stitch or stitch combination after the number of repeats selected

Applications:

· sewing individual motifs

· combine with practical stitches and 4-directional sewing

· Sews memory contents the specified number of times

Mirror image – right/left

· touch symbol

· machine sews selected the stitch in mirror image (right/left – determined by the sewing direction)

· can be saved in memory

Applications:

· decorative stitching

· pattern combinations in memory

Scroll

· touch one or more times to view more functions

Applications:

· view all available functions

· combine functions with stitches for individual motifs or in memory navigation through memory

Mirror image – up/down

· touch symbol

· machine sews selected stitch in mirror image (up/down – determined by the sewing direction)

· can be saved in memory

Applications:

· decorative stitching

· pattern combinations in memory

Pattern extend 2–5x

· touch one or more times

· the numbers 2–5 appear depending on the type of stitch selected

· the length of selected stitch will be increased by 2–5 times

· lengthened stitches can be programmed in memory

Continuous reverse sewing

· touch symbol

· sews the selected stitch in reverse

Application:

· darning with straight or running stitch

· decorative stitching on sleeves or trouser legs

· quilting

Half pattern

· touch symbol

· machine automatically stops at the halfway point of the stitch pattern

· when stitching is resumed, the pattern is completed and the first half of the next pattern is stitched before the machine automatically stops again

· use Single pattern to stop at the end of the second half of the stitch pattern

Application:

· turning corners

· altering decorative stitches for a new look

Applications:

· lengthen existing patterns without affecting the stitch density

· Function can be combined with stitches and saved in memory

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Double needle limitation

· touch one or more times to select number from 2 to 8

· the numbers represent the distance between the needles in mm

· the stitch width will be limited automatically

· this prevents the needles from hitting the presser foot or stitch plate, avoiding needle breakage

· can be saved in memory

Applications:

· sewing pintucks

· hemming knits

· decorative stitching

Clear All

· clears all settings that were changed except those that were changed using the Setup program

·returns to default settings

· Settings affected: Continuous Reverse Long Stitch Pattern End Securing Function Mirror Image – up/down Mirror Image – left/right Pattern Extend Balance Stitch Length Stitch Width Needle Position Half Pattern Double Needle Limitation Hemstitch Needle Limitation Needle Stop Position Motor Speed Alphabet Size Monogram Size Stored Buttonholes Tension Function

Balance

· touch symbol to open balance screen

· correct forwards and reverse stitches

· correct sideways motion stitches

Applications:

· adapting practical and decorative stitches to various types of fabrics

· altering decorative stitches for a new look

· adapting buttonholes to different fabrics

· adapting sideways motion stitches to different fabrics

Note: There are two additional functions, Tension and Hemstitch Needle Limitation, available for placement on the function toolbar (see Functions in Setup, page 28). These can be placed on the toolbar using the Setup program (see page 63).

Functions in Setup

The functions below are available in the Setup program of the artista sewing machine. They are sewing functions used from the sewing screens; however, they will not

Personal program

· touch symbol

· personal screen appears

Applications:

· quick method to open personal program

Tension

· will not show up on the function toolbar unless it is inserted by the user

· can be installed in the Setup program

· touch symbol to access tension screen

· tension changes affect the selected stitch only

· visual change of setting appears on the tension screen

· default setting shown by a fine line

·touch reset to return to basic settings (factory setting or values selected in Setup)

show up on the toolbar at the lower edge of the screen unless specifically placed there. For more information, see pages 62–63.

Hemstitch (wing) needle limitation

· will not show up on the function toolbar unless it is inserted by the user

· can be installed in the Setup program

· the stitch width is limited automatically

· needle position is limited to center

·prevents the needle from hitting the presser foot or stitch plate, avoiding needle breakage

Application:

· hemstitching

· decorative stitching

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The following functions become available along the lower portion of the screen when the external memory button is pressed to access the memory feature.

Check

· touch symbol

· memory contents are displayed

Application:

· check and correct memory contents

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Select memory

· the opened memory bank is displayed with its number

· touch check to display the contents of the memory bank

· touch esc to close the memory bank

· leave memory: press external mem button

Applications:

· working in memory

· saving stitch combinations

Delete

· touch symbol

· delete individual stitches or letters to the left of the cursor

· delete stitch combinations

Applications:

· corrections in memory

· delete complete memories

Scroll left

· touch symbol once or several times

· memory contents are scrolled backward

Scroll right

· touch symbol once or several times

· memory contents are scrolled forward

Functions in Editing

The following functions become available in the center of the screen when the edit function is selected. All functions on the toolbar (except del) will become inactive

Store

· touch symbol

· saves individual stitches, stitch combinations and letters

Application:

· saving programs

Edit memory contents

· touch symbol

· scroll through the memory bank and select stitch to edit

· choose from a variety of functions to change, including, Stitch length, Stitch width, Neddle position, Motor speed, Long stitch, Tension, Mirror images, Pattern Extend, and Balance

· choose to add the Securing function within a combiantion or add a Sub-divider to the memory bank

Application:

· correcting, changing memory contents

when the edit function is selected and will reactivate when the edit function is closed.

Motor speed

· touch symbol one or more times to select speed

· selected speed is displayed

· full speed is 900 stitches per minute (unless the basic setting has been changed in the Setup program)

·reduces or increases the sewing

Securing function

· touch symbol

· can be inserted between stitches in

speed

/4at a time (1/4, 2/4, 3/4, 4/4)

the memory

Tension

· touch symbol to access tension screen

· tension changes affect the selected stitch only

· visual change of setting on tension screen

· default setting shown by a fine line

·touch reset to return to basic settings (factory setting or values selected in Setup)

Mirror image – right/left

· touch symbol

· machine sews selected stitch flipped right to left

· alteration of selected stitch is shown on-screen

Mirror image – up/down

· touch symbol

·machine sews selected stitch flipped up/down

· alteration of selected stitch is shown on-screen

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Memory sub-divider

· touch symbol

· the memory has up to 255 sections or banks

· each bank can be subdivided as desired

· total memory (all banks together) holds 1023 stitches

Pattern Extend 2–5x

· touch one or more times

· the numbers 2–5 appear

depending on the type of stitch selected

· the length of selected stitch will be

increased by 2–5 times

· the stitch density is not affected

· lengthened stitches can be

programmed in memory

Balance

· touch symbol to open balance

screen

· correct forwards and reverse

stitches

· correct sideways motion stitches

Long stitch

· touch symbol

· machine sews every second stitch (max. stitch length 10 mm)

Letter size

· touch one or more times

· one half of field is highlighted

· the gray section visually indicates the letter size: large (9 mm) or small (6 mm)

Monogram sizes

· appears in editing in place of Letter Size function when a monogram is selected

· when monograms are selected, size 1 = 30 mm is automatically activated

· touch symbol – the middle field is activated (2 = 20 mm)

· touch symbol again – the right field is activated (3 = 15 mm)

Buttonhole program functions

The functions below appear on the function toolbar at the lower edge of the screen when any buttonhole (stitches 51–63) is selected.

Buttonhole length – direct length entry

· touch symbol to open number screen

· enter button size (diameter + thickness) in mm

Application:

· use this method if you know the size of your button

Buttonhole length – on screen measurement

· touch symbol to open measuring screen

· hold button to bottom lower left corner of screen and use the stitch width knob to measure it

· buttonhole length will be programmed with 2 mm added automatically

Application:

· simple method to determine buttonhole size

Manual buttonhole

· touch symbol

· follow procedure (4–6 steps, depending on buttonhole type)

Application:

· for individual manually sewn buttonholes

· to repair existing buttonholes

Stitch counter buttonhole

· select buttonhole

· touch symbol

· stitch counter buttonhole will be activated

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