Bernina Sewing Machine User Manual
In choosing BERNINA, you are assured of years of rewarding sewing.
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For over 100 years my family has concentrated on providing complete satisfaction to our
customers. And it is my personal wish to continue this tradition of offering you
”Welcome to
the BERNINA
family”
Owner BERNINA
Sewing Machine Company
H.P. Ueltschi
Swiss precision engineering combined with state of the art technology and an after sales service
second to none.
The new BERNINA activa 125 are characterized by a youthful appeal which is combined with a
range of added value features to give you, dear Customer, more sewing pleasure than ever before.
Enjoy modern, creative sewing with BERNINA: our wide range of accessories as well as
our sewing publications brimming with imaginative ideas and practical tips all add to the joy of
sewing BERNINA style.
Any questions you have will be dealt with courteously and efficiently by our highly
trained BERNINA dealers, who will also be glad to service your sewing computer for you.
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Fritz Gegauf Ltd.
BERNINA Sewing Machines •CH-8266 Steckborn/Switzerland
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using an electrical machine, basic safety precautions should
always be followed, including the following.
Read all instructions before using this sewing computer.
When the sewing computer is not in use, it should be
disconnected from the electricity supply by removing the plug
from the outlet.
DANGER
To reduce the risk of electric shock:
1. A sewing computer should never be left unattended when
plugged in.
2. Always unplug the sewing computer from the electric outlet
immediately after using and before cleaning.
3. Always unplug before replacing light bulb. Replace the bulb
with the same type rated 12 volts/5 watts.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock or injury
to persons:
1. Do not allow to be used as a toy.
Close attention is necessary when the sewing computer is
used by or near children and infirm persons.
2. Use this sewing computer only for its intended use as
described in this manual. Use only attachments recommended
by the manufacturer as contained in this manual.
3. Never operate this sewing computer if
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it has a damaged cord or plug
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it is not working properly
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it has been dropped or damaged
•
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.
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4. Never operate the computer with any air openings blocked.
Keep ventilation openings of the sewing computer and foot
control free from accumulation of lint, dust and loose cloth.
5. Keep fingers away from all moving parts. Special care is
required around the sewing needle.
6. Always use the BERNINA original needle plate. The wrong plate
can cause the needle to break.
7. Do not use bent needles.
8. Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. It may deflect the
needle causing it to break.
9. Turn power switch to «0» when making any adjustments
in the needle area, such as threading or changing the needle,
threading the bobbin or changing the presser foot.
10. Always unplug the sewing computer from the electrical outlet
when removing covers, lubricating or when making any other
user servicing adjustments mentioned in this instruction manual.
11. Never drop or insert any object into any opening.
12. Do not use outdoors.
13. Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or
where oxygen is being administered.
14. Before disconnecting, turn all controls to the off («0») position
then remove the plug from the outlet.
15. Do not unplug by pulling on the cord but grasp the plug.
16. No responsibility will be taken for any possible damage as the
result of misuse of the sewing computer.
This sewing computer is intended for household use only.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
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Details of the sewing computer
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Front view
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31
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Right end
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1 Bobbin cover
2 Stitch plate
3 Attachment base for
special accessories
4 Sewing table socket
5 Presser foot
6 Needle clamp with
fixation screw
7 Thread guide
8 Thread take up cover
9 Thread path
10 Thread tension
adjustment
11 Bobbin pre-tension
12 Reverse button/quick and
continuous
13 Screen
14 Bobbin winder with
on/off switch and thread
cutter
15 Stitch width button
16 Needle position button
17 Stitch length button
18 Needle stop up/down
19 1/2 speed
20 Stitch selection buttons
21 #-button
22 clr/del-button
23 Handwheel
24 FHS connection
25 Balance adjustment knob
26 Power switch on/off
27 Power plug socket
28 Drop feed-dog
29 Foot control socket
30 Spool pin (vertical,
collapsible)
31 Start-stop-unit (optional)
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Back view
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34
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32 Carrying handle
33 Presser foot lifter
(manual)
34 Thread cutter
35 Thread take up
36 Darning ring connection
37 Accessory box connection
38 Thread tension disc
39 Rear thread guide
40 Horizontal spool pin
Left end
Sewing computer with Accessory box
Accessory box
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Accessories
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foot control
•
instruction manual
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power cable
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warranty card
•
fabric case for standard
accessories
Standard accessories*:
4 bobbins (+ 1 in the capsule
in the sewing computer)
Selection of 130/705H needles
Seam ripper
Screwdriver
Angle key Torx
Screwdriver Torx
Lint brush
Seam guide
Compensating plate
3 spool discs
Foam pad
Reverse pattern foot No. 1
Overlock foot No. 2
Buttonhole foot No.3
Zipper foot No. 4
Blind stitch foot No. 5
* can vary from country to country;
see presser foot selection p. 24
Start-stop-unit**
A
** available as a special accessory
With the Start-stop-unit (SSU)
the start-stop-function can be
controlled by hand.
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press start-stop-button A =
B
stitching starts
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with the speed regulator B
the sewing speed can be
regulated by hand
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to interrupt or stop sewing =
press start-stop-button A
again
Note:
If the foot control is connected with the sewing machine,
the Start-stop-unit is out
functions.
Fabric cover**
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protects from dust and dirt
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compartment for accessories
Accessory box**
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Setting up the sewing computer 9
D
F
G
A
H
E
B
C
Free standing accessory box
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pull both feet out until they click into
place
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stand box in chosen position
Storing accessories
Standard accessories are supplied in a
plastic bag.
The box is equipped with one small and
one large drawer (B and C) as well as compartments for bobbin holders D and presser
feet E. (Additional compartments and
drawers are available as optional extras.)
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push the bobbins into the compartments
provided
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to remove a bobbin, press the compartment holder F lightly
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insert the presser foot shaft into the
slot E
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the snap-on soles can be stored in the big
drawer C
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the needle selection box can be stored in
compartment G
Attaching the accessory box to the
sewing computer
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close the doors
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push feet back into position
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attach the box to the sewing computer
(catch A must engage); inserting
the presser foot lifter into the opening H
Note: first lower the presser foot lifter!
Removing the accessory box
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press catch A on the top of the box
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remove box to the rear
** available as a special accessory
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Power cable
C
Power switch
Foot control
The power cable
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plug A into sewing computer
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plug B into wall socket
Foot control cable
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plug C into sewing computer
Important! (USA/Canada only)
A
This sewing computer has a
polarized plug (one blade
B
wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock,
this plug is intended to fit in a
polarized outlet only one way.
If the plug does not fit fully in
the outlet, reverse the plug.
If it still does not fit, contact a
qualified electrican to install
the proper outlet. Do not
modify the plug in any way.
The switch is on the handwheel side of the computer
1 the computer is switched on
0 the computer is switched off
The sewing light is switched on
and off with the power switch.
The foot control regulates the
sewing speed
Sewing speed is adjusted by
applying more or less pressure
to the foot control.
Important! (USA/Canada only)
Use only foot controller type
SR-1 with the sewing computer
activa 125.
Self storing cord
•
wind the cord on the reel
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insert the plug into the groove provided
When sewing
•
unwind the cable
Refer to the safety instruction!
Sewing table*
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11Setting up the sewing computer
Increases the sewing surface.
To attach
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raise the needle and presser
foot
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place the table over the free
arm and press firmly so that it
To remove
•
raise the needle and presser
foot
•
pull the table out of the
fixing cam
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pull in horizontal position to
the left
Seam guide
•
•
engages on the fixing cam
Scale
•
«0» corresponds to the centre
needle position
* available as a special accessory
Free-Hand-System (FHS) presser foot lifter* (knee-operated)
Attaching the presser foot
lifter
Insert into the opening in the
base plate: you should be able
to operate the lifter with your
knee in your normal sitting
position.
Note:
Your dealer can adjust it if
necessary.
The presser foot lifter raises
and lowers the presser foot
•
push to the right
•
the presser foot is raised
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the feed-dog is lowered
simultaneously
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the feed-dog is raised as soon
as the first stitch is sewn
* available as a special accessory
insert into the groove (underside of table) from the right or
left
it can be freely adjusted over
the whole width of the table
Note: Should the occasion
arise, remove the presser foot
shaft when attaching the
seam guide!
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Winding the bobbin
Winding the bobbin
•
turn power switch on
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place empty bobbin on
spindle
Note:
When winding the bobbin
on the vertical spool holder
(p. 15), it may be necessary to
adjust the speed.
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following the direction of the arrow take thread through the rear
guide and round the pre-tension stud
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wind it several times round the empty bobbin
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press the engaging lever against the bobbin
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press the foot control
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the motor will stop automatically when the bobbin is full
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remove the bobbin
Thread cutter
•
cut the thread on the thread
cutter
Bobbin case
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13Setting up the sewing computer
A
To remove the bobbin case
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raise the needle
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turn power switch to «0»
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open the bobbin cover
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grasp the latch of the bobbin
case
•
remove case
To insert the bobbin case
•
hold the bobbin case latch
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the finger on the case should
point upwards
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insert so that it clicks into
place
Bobbin thread cutter
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insert the bobbin case
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take the thread over cutter A
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thread is cut
•
close the bobbin cover
Note:
The bobbin thread does not
have to be brought up as
the loose end is just the right
length to start sewing.
Refer to the safety instruction!
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Inserting the bobbin
Insert the bobbin
Insert the bobbin so that the
thread runs clockwise.
Changing the needle
Pull the thread counter clockwise into the slot.
Removing the needle
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raise the needle
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turn power switch to 0
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lower the presser foot
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loosen the needle clamp screw
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pull the needle down to remove
Inserting the needle
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flat side of needle to the back
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insert the needle as far as it will go
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tighten the needle clamp screw
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 thread is pulled.
Refer to the safety instruction!
Changing the presser foot
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15Setting up the sewing computer
Changing the presser foot
sole
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raise the needle and the
presser foot shaft
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turn power switch to «0»
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press the button on the shaft
to release the sole
Supplementary spool pin
Collapsible vertical spool pin
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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
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raise the pin until it clicks into its vertical position
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when using large reels, add the foam pad A for stability
Attaching the presser foot
sole
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place the presser foot sole
under the shaft so that the
peg sits under the opening of
the shaft
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lower the presser foot lifter
and the foot sole will click
into position
Refer to the safety
instruction!
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Threading the upper thread
A
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raise the needle and presser foot
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turn the power switch to 0
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place spool on pin and attach the appropriate
spool disc (diameter of spool = disc size)
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take thread through rear guide A
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then into slit of upper thread tension
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pull thread down to the right of the take-up cover to B
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then up to the left of the cover to C
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and down through guides D and E
C
C
C
D
E
B
D
E
Refer to the safety instruction!
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