Bernina Artista 640, Artista 630 User Manual

Safety Instructions 1

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS !

When using an electrical appliance, 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 electrical shock:

1.An appliance should never be left unattended when plugged in.

2.Always unplug this sewing computer from the electrical outlet immediately after using and before cleaning.

WARNING

To reduce 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 sewing computer is used by or near children and infirm persons.

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:

•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 sewing computer to the nearest authorized BERNINA dealer or service center for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment.

4.Never operate the sewing computer with any air vents blocked. Keep ventilation openings of the sewing computer and foot controller free from accumulation of lint, dust and fabric remnants and the like.

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 needle breakage.

7.Do not use bent needles.

8.Do not pull or push fabric while stitching, which may deflect the needle, causing it to break.

9.Turn power switch to «0» (off) when making any adjustments in the needle area, such as threading or changing the needle, threading the bobbin or changing the presser foot etc.

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 openings on the sewing computer.

12.Do not use the sewing computer outdoors.

13.Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being administered.

14.To disconnect, turn all controls to the off («0») position then remove the plug from the outlet.

15.Do not unplug by pulling on the cord, instead, grasp the plug before pulling.

16.No responsibility will be taken on behalf of BERNINA for any possible damage as the result of misuse of the sewing computer.

17.Under no circumstances should the sewing computer be left unattended when using the embroidery module.

18.This sewing computer is provided with double insulation (except USA / Canada). Use only identical replacement parts. See instructions for servicing of doubleinsulated machines.

SERVICING

DOUBLE-

INSULATED

PRODUCTS

In a double-insulated product, two systems of insulation are provided instead of grounding. No grounding means is provided on a doubleinsulated 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.

This sewing and embroidery computer is intended for household use only.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

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2

Dear artista Customer,

BERNINA continues the long-standing tradition of the famous artista family with the model range artista 630 and 640.

The name "artista" stands for something outstanding, artistic - an inspiring element.

With the new artista generation we would like to enable you to become an artist by giving you everything a sewing and embroidery system offers to allow your creativity to blossom and grow.

The modern design and high functionality of the artista 630 and 640 guarantee you sewing satisfaction, ease of use and frustrationfree sewing enjoyment.

The artista 630 is the best sewing computer on the world market with outstanding stitch quality, but you also have the option of embroidery. The artista 640, with the Bernina rotary hook system, offers endless possibilities in embroidery. Bernina's exclusive embroidery rescaling gives you the freedom and control you need and deserve.

Both models have a beautiful color screen which is located in the center of the machine-right where you need it-and the user interface is extremely intuitive and easy to use.

For artista customers we recommend the optional BERNINA Embroidery Software, the Bernina Stitch Regulator (BSR) and the wonderful variety of accessories available at your local Bernina dealer.

We wish you lots of fun with our newest additions in the wonderful line of Bernina machines.

H.P. Ueltschi

President

BERNINA Sewing Machine Manufacturers

BERNINA

CH-8266 Steckborn

www.bernina.com

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								Contents	3
Safety Instructions								1
Your Sewing Computer							4	- 20
Screen / Function Buttons						21		- 33
Applications of Practical and
Decorative Stiches						34		- 58
Alphabets						59		- 61
Buttonholes						62		- 76
Quilting						77		- 83
Personal Program						84		- 86
Saving and Deleting Stitches and
Stitch Combinations						87		- 91
Setup Program						92	- 101
Sewing and Sewing Computer Support						102	- 108
Preparing for Embroidery /
Important Information						109	- 119
Working on Motifs and Embroidering						120	- 147
Embroidery Support						148	- 153
Peripherals and Accessories						154	- 156
Glossary						157	- 158
Summary Stitches and motivs						159	- 174
Index						175	- 177
Key to Signs
27			Caution!		Supplementary information!
			Very important!
28			Risk of damage!
Additional information on the
	!		Please refer to the safety			Helpful tips!
corresponding subject you will
find on the relevant page.			instructions! Risk of injury!

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4 Accessories

Accessories*

Carrier Bag

• protects from dust and dirt

• this bag can be used to transport the sewing computer. The accessories can be stored in the corresponding compartments

Accessories

The following accessories are arranged in the styrofoam packing:

•foot control

•instruction manual

•power cable

•warranty card

•FHS presser foot lifter (Free Hand System)

•slide-on table

•seam guide for slide-on table

•Instructional / Presentation CD-ROM

•carrier bag

•Touch Screen Stylo

*can vary from country to country

Accessory Box

D	E

F

G

A

H

J

B

C

Free Standing Accessory Box			Removing the Accessory Box
•	on the back side of the box, pull both feet		• press catch A on the top of the box
	out until they click into place		• remove box to the rear
•	stand box in chosen position
Storing Accessories		Attaching the Accessory Box to the
Standard accessories are supplied in a plastic		Sewing Computer
bag. The box is equipped with one small and		•	close the doors
one large drawer (B and C) as well as com-		•	push feet back into position
partments for bobbin holders D and presser		•	attach the box to the sewing computer
feet E. (Additional compartments and drawers			(catch A must engage); inserting the
are available as optional extras.)			presser foot lifter into the opening J
•	push the bobbins into the compartments
	provided
•	to remove a bobbin, press the
	compartment holder F lightly
					Caution:
•	insert the presser feet into the slot
•	Buttonhole foot with slide No. 3A can be				First lower the presser foot
	stored in the left compartment G				lifter!

•the needle selection box can be stored in compartment H

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		Accessories	5
Presser Feet*
1C	2A	3C
Reverse pattern foot	Overlock foot	Buttonhole foot
Practical and decorative	Overlock seams, hems,	Buttonholes
stitches	clean finishing edges,
	narrow satin stitch
3A	4	5
Automatic	Zipper foot	Blindstitch foot
Buttonhole foot with	Sewing in zippers	Blind hems,
slide		edge stitching
Buttonholes on smooth
fabrics, darning
9	20C
Darning foot	Open embroidery
Used with the feed dog	foot
in a lowered position	Embroidery, appliqué,
for darning,	satin stitch seams,
monograms, and	monograms
freehand embroidery
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.
8		50
Jeans foot		Walking foot
Straight stitching in		For fabrics which stick or tend to
thick, firm fabrics		slip and for quilting

Standard Accessories*
•	four bobbins	•	height compensating tool
	(+ one in bobbin case)	•	three spool discs
•	selection of 130/705 H needles	•	oiler
•	seam ripper	•	compensation plate for sewing
•	small screwdriver		buttonholes
•	angular Torx key
•	lint brush	*can vary from country to country

•seam guide

•foam pad

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6 Details

Details artista 640

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16 17

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					1

Front view

35

Back view

21

19

22

23

24

25

31	30	29	28	27		26

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36

37

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20

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										Details		7
						1				Bobbin cover
						2				Stitch plate
				41		3				Attachment base for special accessories
						4				Darning hoop connection
						5				Presser foot
						6				Needle clamp
						7				Thread guide
			42			8				Needle threader
						9				Thread take-up cover
						10				Thread path
						11				Thread take-up
						12				Quick reverse button
						13				Automatic thread cutter
						14				Start / Stop - button
			44
	43
							45
									15	Slide speed control
									16	Needle stop up/down button
									17	Pattern end button
									18	Needle position buttons
									19	Screen
									20	Bobbin winder with on/off switch and
										thread cutter
									21	Practical stitch button
									22	Decorative stitch button
									23	Alphabet button
									24	Buttonhole button
									25	Quilt stitches button
Side view left									26	Sewing mode/Embroidery mode button
									27	Personal program button

28Tutorial button (only in embroidery mode)

29Setup button

30«clr» (clear) button

31Pattern begin button

32Stitch width knob

33Stitch length knob

34FHS (Free Hand System) connection

35Thread guide (while winding the bobbin when sewing and embroidering)

36Horizontal spool pin

37Carrying handle

38Rear thread guide

39CFL (Cool Fluorescent Light) sewing light

40Slide-on table socket

41Bobbin pre-tension

42Presser foot pressure dial

43Presser foot lifter

44Thread cutter on head frame

45Magnifying glass holder

46Handwheel

47Spool pin (vertical, collapsible)

48Power switch on/off («0»)

49Power plug socket

50USB connection

51PC connection

52Embroidery module connection

53Foot control socket

54Drop feed dog

46	47

50		48

51

49

52

53

54

Side view right

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8 Operating Instructions

Power Cable

The Power Cable

• plug A into sewing computer

• plug B into wall socket

Foot Control Cable

• plug C into sewing computer

A

C		B

Foot Control

Sewing Speed

• control the sewing speed by depressing the foot control

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

Cable Tidy

• wind the cable around the spool

• insert the plug into A

When Sewing

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

Important! (USA/Canada only):

Use only foot controller type LV1 with sewing computer model artista 640.

Power Switch

The switch is on the handwheel side of the sewing computer

I the sewing computer is switched on («I») 0 the sewing computer is switched off («0»)

The sewing light is switched on and off with the power switch.

!	Refer to the
	safety instructions!

Important! (USA/Canada only):

The sewing computer 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!

B

A

C

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Operating Instructions 9

Slide-on Table

Slide-on Table

•the slide-on table increases the sewing surface

•free arm for large tubular items such as pant legs and waistbands

To Attach

•raise the needle and presser foot

•place the table to the right over the free arm and press firmly so that it engages on the fixing cam

To Remove

•raise needle and presser foot

•pull the table out of the fixing cam

•remove to the left

Seam Guide

•insert into the groove (underside of table) from left or right

•it can be adjusted over the whole width of the table

Scale

•«0» corresponds to the center needle position

Free Hand System (FHS) Presser Foot Lifter

Presser Foot Lifter

•the FHS raises and lowers the presser foot

•push to the right

•the presser foot is raised

•the feed dog is lowered simultaneously

•the feed dog is raised as soon as the first stitch is sewn

Attaching the Presser Foot Lifter

•insert into the opening; you should be able to operate the FHS with your knee in your normal sitting position

Your dealer can adjust the FHS if necessary.

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10 Operating Instructions

Winding the Bobbin

Winding the Bobbin

•turn power switch to «I» (on)

•place empty bobbin on spindle

Threading the Bobbin

•place thread on spool pin

•attach appropriate spool disc - diameter of thread spool determines disc size

•following the direction of the arrow, take thread through the rear guide and around the pre-tension stud

•wind the thread two to three times around the empty bobbin and cut off any excess thread on the thread cutter

•press the engaging lever against the bobbin

•the bobbin winder works automatically

Winding the Bobbin While Sewing or Embroidering

•place thread spool on vertical spool then, following the direction of the arrow, take thread through the thread guide and around the pre-tension stud

•follow the instructions as described above for the next steps of winding the bobbin

•the winding speed can be adjusted with the «+» or «-» in the opened screen or by turning the stitch width knob

•the motor will stop automatically when the bobbin is full

•remove the bobbin

Thread Cutter

• cut the thread with the thread cutter

Bobbin Case

A

To Remove the Bobbin Case		To Insert the Bobbin Case
•	raise the needle	•	hold the bobbin case latch
•	turn power switch to «0» (off)	•	the opening on the bobbin case should be
•	open the bobbin cover		at the top
•	grasp the latch of the bobbin case	•	insert bobbin case so that it engages
•	remove case	•	close the bobbin cover
		!		Refer to the
				safety instructions!

Bobbin Thread Cutter

•insert the bobbin case

•take the thread over cutter A and cut the thread

The bobbin thread does not

have to be brought up as the loose end is just the right length

to start sewing.

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Inserting the Bobbin

Inserting the Bobbin

Insert the bobbin so that the thread winds clockwise.

Pulling the Thread Under the Spring	Clockwise Turning of the Bobbin
Pull the thread to the left under the spring	The bobbin must turn clockwise.
until it lies in the T-shaped slit at the end of
the spring.

Threading the Upper Thread

C

A

B

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 (thread winds clockwise)

• attach the appropriate spool disc - diameter of spool determines 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

!	Refer to the
	safety instructions!

D

E

Down

•pull thread down to the right of the takeup cover to B

Up

•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

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12 Operating Instructions

Needle Threader

A

B

Lever Down and Thread in Hook		Thread in Front of Needle	Release the Lever and Thread
•	raise the needle	• put the thread from the front into the	•	let go of lever A and thread
•	lower the presser foot	guide until it catches in the hook	•	pull the thread loop through the needle
• press lever A down and simultaneously				eye

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

Special needles such as doubleand triple needles must be

threaded by hand

Bringing up the Lower Thread

• hold the upper thread

• sew one stitch by tapping on the foot control twice

• 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 head frame cutter

Thread Cutter

Thread Cutter on Head Frame

• pull both threads from front to back over the cutter

• the threads release automatically as soon as the first stitch is sewn

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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Changing the Needle

Removing the Needle

• raise the needle

• turn power switch to «0» (off)

• lower the presser foot

• loosen the needle clamp screw

• pull the needle down to remove

Inserting the Needle

• flat side of needle to the back

• insert the needle as far as it will go

• tighten the needle clamp screw

Supplementary Spool Pin

A

Operating Instructions 13

!	Refer to the
	safety instructions!

Collapsible Vertical Spool Pin

•found on the back of the sewing computer behind the handwheel

•essential aid for sewing with more than one thread, i.e. double needle work

•raise the pin until it clicks into its vertical position

•add the foam pad A for stability, this prevents the thread from getting caught on the spool pin

CFL Sewing Light (CFL = Cool Fluorescent Light)

Contrary to an ordinary bulb, the CFL sewing
light has a better illumination and a longer	Caution:
life.	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!

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14 Operating instructions

Threading the Double Needle

	Threading the First Thread
	•	place thread spool on horizontal spool pin
		and thread
	•	guide the thread to the front in the slit and
		past the tension disc A on the right side
A	•	thread sewing computer as usual and

thread the right needle

Threading the Second Thread

• place thread spool on the additional spool pin and thread

• guide the thread to the front in the slit and past the tension disc A on the left side

• thread the left needle

• threads must not be twisted together

When using the supplementary spool pin (vertical) always attach

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

Threading the Triple Needle

•

two thread spools and one full bobbin are

needed

A

•

place one thread spool on horizontal spool

pin

•

place second thread spool and the bobbin,

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 one

thread on the right side of the disc

By using the Supplementarythread guide (special

accessories), thread winds off the spool much easier.

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Operating instructions 15

Important Facts About Thread and Needles

With the right combination of thread and needle optimum sewing results are achieved.

Thread

Needle, Thread and Fabric

The thread is chosen according to use. For a perfect sewing result, thread and fabric quality play an important role. It is recommended to use quality brands.

Cotton Thread

•cotton thread has the advantage of a natural fiber and therefore is especially suitable for sewing cotton fabrics

•if cotton thread is mercerized it will have a slight sheen

Polyester Thread

•polyester thread is suitable for practically all sewing needs

•it has a high tensile strength and is particularly colorfast

•polyester thread is more flexible and is recommended where a strong and elastic seam is required

Care must be taken when choosing needle and thread.

The correct needle size does not only depend on the chosen thread, but also has to be wellsuited to the fabric used. The fabric weight determines the thread weight and needle size and point form.

The following are the guidelines:

Needle No.

fine fabrics:
fine thread (darning thread,
embroidery thread)	70–75
mediumweight fabrics:
normal thread	80–90
heavyweight fabrics:
heavier thread	100, 110, 120

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16 Operating Instructions

Needle/Thread Combination

In order to check the needle/thread compatibility, the correct size thread must correspond with the correct size needle.

Correct Needle/Thread Combination

When sewing, the thread should travel smoothly down the long groove on the front of the needle.

Needle Summary

BERNINA requires needle system 130/705 H. This system number refers to

shank shape as well as to length and form of the needle point.

Too Thin Thread or too Thick Needle	Too Thick Thread or too Fine Needle
The thread has too much clearance in the	The thread rubs on the edges of the groove
groove. Skipped stitches and damage to the	and can get jammed. This can break the
thread can occur.	thread.

Checking the Needle Condition

The needle condition should be checked and the needle replaced regularly. A defective needle not only damages the fabric but also the sewing computer.

The following are the guidelines: replace needle when starting a new sewing project or as required.

130/705 H

S

70

Shank diameter = 0.7 mm (needle size)

Needle point e.g. medium ball point

Needle scarf

Flat shank

Shank length

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Operating Instructions 17

Needle Summary

Many materials are easier to sew if the appropriate needle is used.

Type of needle	Model	Suitable for	Needle size
Universal		For nearly all natural and	60–100
130/705 H		synthetic fabrics (woven and
	Normal point, slightly rounded	knitted)
Jersey/Stretch		Jersey, stretch fabrics	70–90
130/705 H-S
130/705 H-SES	Ball point
130/705 H-SUK
Leather		Natural and synthetic leather and	90–100
130/705 H-LL		plastic
130/705 H-LR	Cutting point
Jeans		Heavyweight fabrics such as denim,	80–110
130/705 H-J		canvas, overalls
	Very fine point
Microtex		Micro fiber fabrics and silk	60–90
130/705 H-M
	Especially fine point
Quilting		Straight and topstitching	75–90
130/705 H-Q
	Fine point
Embroidery		Embroidery on all natural and	75–90
130/705 H-E		synthetic fabrics
	Large eye, slight ball point
Metafil		Sewing with metallic threads	75-90
130/705 H-MET
	Large eye
Cordonnet		Topstitching with thick thread	80–100
130/705 H-N
	Small ball point, long eye
Wing needle		Hemstitching	100–120
130/705 HO
	Wide needle (wing)
Double wing		Special effects with hemstitch	100
needle		embroidery
130/705 H-ZWI-HO
Double needle		Visible hems in stretch fabrics,	70–100
130/705 H-ZWI		pintucks, decorative sewing
	Needle distance: 1.0 / 1.6 / 2.0 / 2.5 /
	3.0 / 4.0 / 6.0 / 8.0
Triple needle		Decorative sewing	80
130/705 H-DRI
	Needle distance 3.0
Special needles are available at your BERNINA dealer.

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18 Operating Instructions

Presser Foot Pressure

Dial on Head Frame

•the pressure is adjusted at the left side of the head frame

•the original setting (47) will be indicated on the screen in blue

•	an adjusted presser foot pressure will be
	indicated by a red blinking number and a
	red bar
•	the original setting (47) will be indicated in
	black alternately with the adjusted setting
•	the original setting is displayed by a
	blinking black line on the right side of the
	red bar
Standard Pressure		Increased Pressure		Reduced Pressure
•	for normal sewing work	•	for firm fabrics	•	for jerseys and loose knits
		•	improves fabric feed	•	to prevent fabric from stretching
				•	adjust pressure so that the fabric still feeds
					correctly

Changing the Presser Foot

Changing the Presser Foot

Raising the Lever

Attaching the Presser Foot

•

raise the needle and presser foot

•

raise the clamping lever

•

guide the foot upwards over the cone

•

turn power switch to «0» (off)

•

remove the presser foot

•

press the clamping lever down

!	Refer to the
	safety instructions!

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Stitch Plate

A

9mm (mm measurements)

Stitch Plate Markings

•the stitch plates are marked with vertical lines in millimeters or 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 on handwheel side

A

9mm (inch measurements)

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

•the measurements are marked to the right and left

•the lines help to guide the fabric e.g. for sewing seams and for topstitching

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

Operating instructions 19

A

5,5 mm (inch or mm, optional)

Removing the Stitch Plate

•turn power switch off («0»)

•raise the presser foot and needle

•lower feed dog

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

•remove the stitch plate

Replacing the Stitch Plate

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

Button flush with housing = feed dog is raised (sewing position)

Button depressed = feed dog is lowered (darning position)

•for freehand sewing (darning, freehand embroidery, freehand quilting)

•for embroidery with the embroidery module

Feed Dog and Fabric Feed

Feed Dog and Stitch Length

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

With an extremely short stitch length, the steps are also very short. The fabric moves under the foot quite slowly, even at full

sewing speed. Buttonholes, satin stitch and decorative stitches are all sewn with a very short stitch length.

Let the fabric feed evenly!				Pulling, pushing or holding back the fabric will result in uneven stitches

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20 Operating instructions

Feed Dog and Fabric Feed with Height Compensating Tool

The feed dog works accurately when the foot is level.

If the foot is at an angle, e.g. when sewing over thick to thin or vice-versa, the feed dog cannot grip and feed the fabric and the fabric might jam.

Feed Dog and Sewing Corners

The space between the two rows of feed dogs is relatively large due to the width of the stitch plate hole.

Uneven layers

To solve this problem, place one, two or three compensating plates as required behind the needle under the presser foot to level it.

To correct the height in front of the foot, place one or more plates to the right of the foot close to the needle. Sew until the foot is level again and remove the plates.

When sewing corners only a small section of the fabric is actually on the feed dog, so that it cannot grip the fabric well.

Correct this by placing one or more compensating plates as close as possible to the edge of the fabric.

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Displays on Screen 21

Screen

The artista 640 is operated with a combination of external buttons and knobs and a touch screen.

Welcome Screen

•switch sewing computer on: power switch to «I» (on)

•Welcome screen appears for a few seconds, as long as text was entered in the Setup Program. Without text the Practical Stitch screen appears directly

•the start of the Welcome screen can be canceled by touching the screen and the Practical Stitch Screen appears

•can be personalized in the Setup Program

							Practical Stitch Screen
							After the Welcome, the Practical Stitch
							(Menu) appears automatically on the screen,
	A B C			D	E		which shows:
							A	Stitch width (basic setting always visible)
F							B	Needle Position (11 possibilities)
							C	Selected, active stitch and number
G							D	Single Mode / Combi Mode
						Q	E	Up/down scroll arrows
H
							F	Stitch length (basic setting always visible)
J							G	Presser Foot Indicator
							H	Presser Foot Pressure Indicator
							J	Picture of selected, active stitch and
							K	number (Stitch Altering Area)
								External functions
							L	Setup Program
							M	Tutorial (only for embroidery)
K			L	M N O	P		N	Personal Program
							O	Functions
							P	Stitch Selection by Number
							Q	Main category buttons

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Stitch Selection – Stitch Display – Functions

Stitch Selection

• touch the stitch of your choice

• the stitch is highlighted in blue

• every stitch in the Stitch Altering Area (SAA) is displayed with its number

Display of Selected Stitch

•a graphic of the selected stitch is visible in the left portion of the screen

•changes to stitches can be seen on screen

Altering the Stitch Width

• turn the upper knob

The altered stitch width is shown in two different ways:

• stitch width bar 0-9 is displayed as blue area

• altered width is visible on stitch width bar (dark blue bar), in addition the actual setting is shown (blue number left)

Altering the Stitch Length	The altered stitch length is shown in
• turn the lower knob	two different ways:
	•	stitch length bar 0-5 is displayed
		as blue area
	•	altered length is visible on stitch
		length bar (dark blue bar), in

addition the actual setting is shown (blue number on top)

•the basic setting is always visible when a change has been made, e.g. 3.0mm (black bar)

•the stitch width can be altered from 0mm to 9mm

•the basic setting is always visible when a change has been made, e.g. 1.5mm (black bar)

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

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Presser Foot Indicator		Selecting Functions
•	the recommended presser foot	•	touch the function of your
	for the selected stitch is		choice
	displayed by number	•	the selected function is
•	an arrow pointing down		highlighted in blue (a number
	indicates that the presser foot		of different functions can be
	is still raised		selected simultaneously)
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Lowered Feed Dog

•if the feed dog is lowered this blinking symbol appears underneath the Presser Foot Indicator

Temporary Altered Stitch Memory

Stitch length, stitch width, needle position, etc. are automatically saved. When the sewing computer is turned off («0») or the «clr» (clear) button is pressed, the changes are deleted.

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Saving Altered Settings Permanently

The basic settings programmed by BERNINA can be changed and stored in the SAA. They will stay saved even after the sewing computer is turned off («0»). The basic settings are always visible.

Changing Settings

•select stitch (e.g. zig-zag)

•alter the stitch width and stitch length with the external knobs

•alter the needle position with the external buttons

•touch the Stitch Altering Area (light blue)

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Saving Changes

• a special screen opens

• touch «Save Settings» = all changes are saved

• touch «Reset Settings» to return to basic settings

• touch «ESC» and the screen closes without anything being saved or altered

Stitch Selection

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

Direct Selection by Scrolling up/down Within a Stitch Category

• touch the arrow (down)

• the top row disappears

• the next two rows move up

• a new row appears at the bottom

Stitch Selection by Number

• touch the function «0–9»

• the screen changes to a numeric pad

• touch numbers to select the stitch of your choice

• the number of the selected stitch appears in the upper screen

•touch the arrow (up)

•the first row of stitches appears again

•the Scroll function (up/down) is used to find and view all the sewing computer’s stitches

Correcting Mistakes

•to correct mistakes or deselect, touch function top right (arrow)

•the number is deleted from right to left

•touch the broad field above the numeric pad

•the entire number is deleted

•enter new number

If an unavailable number is entered, it will be indicated with

three question marks in the field above the numeric pad.

Confirm Number and Go to Next Screen

•touch «OK» to confirm

•the selected stitch is displayed in the Stitch Altering Area

•touch «ESC»

•the screen displays the selected stitch

•the selected stitch is active (highlighted in blue)

Back to Previous Screen

•do not confirm the entered stitch number with «OK»

•touch «ESC» or «0-9»

•the previous screen appears

•the stitch selected by number will be ignored

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Simple Menu Selection

Main Category Buttons

• press a button to select the desired menu

• the corresponding stitch category is selected immediately

• the stitches or the stitch summary appear on the screen

Practical Stitches

Practical Stitch Button

Decorative Stitches

Decorative Stitch Button

Alphabets

Alphabet Button

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•the Practical Stitch menu appears

•9 practical stitches appear on the screen

•use arrows to scroll for viewing additional stitches

•the Decorative Stitch menu appears

•the 6 categories appear on screen

•touch to select the desired stitch group

•the selected stitch group appears

•the Alphabet menu appears on the screen

•touch to select the alphabet of your choice

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Buttonholes

Buttonhole Button	•	the Buttonhole screen appears
	•	touch to select
	•	by scrolling the straight stitch eyelet and
		hand-look buttonhole will be visible

Quilting

Quilt Stitch Button	•	the Quilt Stitch screen appears
	•	9 quilt stitches are visible on screen
	•	use arrows to scroll for additional stitches

Embroidery Mode / Sewing Mode

Embroidery Mode / Sewing	• change between Embroidery and Sewing
Mode Button	Mode and vice versa

Personal Program

Personal Program Button	• Personal screen appears (customized
	settings)

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Tutorial for Embroidery

Tutorial Button	•	the Selection menu (menu summary)
		appears
	•	9 menus for advice on embroidery are
		available on the screen

Can only be selected when embroidering

Setup Program

Setup Program	•	options appear
	•	use Setup to customize your sewing
		computer’s settings
	•	customized settings can be reprogrammed
		at any time or reset to BERNINA factory
		settings

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External Function Buttons

Altering Needle Position						Pattern End				Slide Speed Control

•left button = needle to the left

•right button = needle to the right

•keep button pressed to quickly change needle positions

•total of 11 needle positions: 5 left, 5 right and 1 center

•press the Pattern End button

•a stop symbol in the right part of the screen indicates that the function was activated

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

•the motor speed can be freely adjusted with the slide

Needle Up/Down			Quick Reverse Button on Head Frame			Automatic Thread Cutter
•	basic setting needle stop up		•	press the Quick Reverse button on head		•	press external button
•	touch the symbol briefly:			frame		•	upper and bobbin thread are cut
	• the needle is raised or lowered (as		•	secure the seam beginning and end: sews			automatically
	when tapping on the foot control			in reverse as long as button is depressed
	with your heel)		•	used to program buttonhole length
•	touch the symbol longer:		•	used to program darning length
	• the needle is lowered		•	used to designate end of stitching in
	• the arrow on the screen points down			straight stitch Securing stitch No. 5
	• the sewing computer stops with the		•	securing with Quilters Securing Program
	needle down			No. 324

•touch the symbol again (also longer):

•the needle is raised

•the arrow on the screen points up

•the sewing computer stops with the

needle up

Start-Stop Button

•starts and stops the sewing computer when operating it without foot control

•starts and stops the sewing/ embroidery computer in the embroidery mode with attached embroidery module

•starts and stops the BSR function (optional) when BSR foot is attached and plugged in

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General Functions

The following functions are found on various screens and programs of the artista 640 sewing computer.

Single Mode

•the Single Mode is always active (green) when turning on the sewing computer and only the selected stitch can be sewn

Combi Mode

•touch symbol

•the Combi Mode is active (green) and stitch combinations can be programmed

Pattern Begin

•touch symbol

•the needle moves to the beginning of a stitch or stitch program

Applications:

•decorative stitches, buttonholes, working in Combi Mode

Scroll Up

•touch symbol one or more times

•stitches within a stitch category scroll up to show more options

•touch the symbol continuously to scroll quickly

Scroll Down

•touch symbol one or more times

•stitches within a stitch category scroll down to show more options

•touch the symbol continuously to scroll quickly

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Closing Special Applications

•touch «ESC»

•the special application closes

•returns to previous screen

OK

•touch symbol

•adjustment/selection is activated or confirmed, e.g. stitch selection by number

•programmed adjustment/ selection is ready to sew

«clr» (Clear) Button

•press the «clr» button

•stitch length, width and needle position are returned to basic settings

•all active functions will be deleted

Exception:

Safety functions (e.g. double needle limitation, alphabet size)

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Special Functions

The following functions are found on the artista 640 sewing computer. Each function which can be used in the selected program is either shown in the yellow part of the screen or on the two bottom rows of the gray part of the screen.

Indication of the Altered Stitch		Pattern Extend 2–5 x			Horizontal Mirror Image
Width or Stitch Length		•	touch one or more times		(left/right)
•	return to basic setting by	•	the numbers 2–5 appear		•	touch symbol
	touching the stitch width/stitch		depending on the type of		•	sewing computer sews selected
	length bar		stitch selected			stitch in Horizontal Mirror
		•	the length of selected stitch			Image (left/right – determined
			will be increased by 2–5 times			by the sewing direction)
		•	stitch integrity is maintained		•	can be programmed and saved
		•	lengthened stitches can be			in Combi Mode
Langstich			programmed and saved in
•	touch symbol		Combi Mode		Applications:
•	sewing computer sews every	•	touch the symbol longer and		•	blindstitch for shell edging
	second stitch (max. stitch		the function is turned off. The		•	decorative stitching
	length 10mm)		symbol is inactive (yellow)		•	stitch combinations
•	can be activated for all
	practical, decorative, and	Applications:
	directional stitches except	•	lengthen existing stitches
	buttonholes		without affecting the stitch
•	functions and stitches can be		density
	combined	•	combine stitches
•	can be programmed in
	Combi Mode and saved in
	File Drawers
Applications:
•	combine with straight stitch	Vertical Mirror Image			Stitch Counter for Darning
	to baste	(up/down)			Program
•	combine with triple straight	•	touch symbol		•	touch symbol
	stitch for Topstitching	•	sewing computer sews selected		•	when the desired length is
			stitch in Vertical Mirror Image			reached (e.g. straight stitch),
			(up/down – determined by the			press the external Quick
			sewing direction)			Reverse button
		•	can be programmed and saved		•	the display (or indicator)
			in Combi Mode			changes to «auto»
					•	the Darning Program is
		Applications:				programmed
		•	decorative stitching
		•	stitch combinations

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