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User manual

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Page 3: ...ing the presser foot sole 23 Adjusting the presser foot pressure 24 Fitting finger guard 25 2 9 Threading 26 Threading preparation 26 Threading the upper thread 26 Threading the double needle 30 Threa...

Page 4: ...rlock stitch 60 Shell edging with satin stitch 61 6 Buttonholes 62 6 1 Overview Buttonholes 62 6 2 Marking buttonholes 62 6 3 Determining the buttonhole length 62 6 4 Reinforce buttonhole 62 6 5 Sewin...

Page 5: ...ower plug NEMA 1 15 to circuits exceeding 150 volt to ground Use this machine only for purposes as described in this manual Only use the machine in dry rooms Do not use the machine in a damp condition...

Page 6: ...ther pull nor push the fabric while sewing This can cause needle breakage When making any adjustments in the needle area such as such as threading the needle changing the needle threading the hook or...

Page 7: ...rior notice Maintenance of double insulated products In a double insulated product two systems of insulation are provided instead of grounding No grounding means is provided on a double insulated prod...

Page 8: ...to serious injuries or potentially even death if not avoided WARNING Designates a medium risk hazard which can lead to serious injuries if not avoided CAUTION Designates a low risk hazard which can l...

Page 9: ...7 6 4 13 8 9 11 12 10 1 Stitch plate cover 8 Reverse sewing lever 2 Stitch plate 9 Thread tension dial 3 Presser foot 10 Thread take up lever 4 Sewing light 11 Stitch length knob 5 Needle threader 12...

Page 10: ...p 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 1 Needle position dial 8 Spool pin 2 Thread take up lever 9 Opening additional spool pin 3 Bobbin winder pre tension 10 Bobbin winder unit 4 Presser foot pressure adjus...

Page 11: ...dial 2 Air vents 5 Presser foot lifter 3 Main switch with speed limit 6 Feed dog lever 1 2 Accessory Included accessories Visit www mybernette com accessories for more accessory information Figure Na...

Page 12: ...tension table Overview presser feet Illustration Name Purpose Zigzag foot For sewing different practical and decorative stitches and for sewing hems Zipper foot For sewing in zippers Buttonhole foot w...

Page 13: ...l and decorative stitches For hemming very slippery materials such as leather plastic vinyl or similar materials Edgestitch foot For stitching edges hems and pleats For stitching seams and hems that r...

Page 14: ...point LR special point to sew leather For all types of leather synthetic leather plastic sheeting Microtex needle 130 705 H M 70 110 Especially sharp narrow tip For micro fiber fabrics and silk Quilt...

Page 15: ...H ZWIHO 100 Needle distance 2 5 For special effects with hemstitch embroidery Universal triple needle 130 705 H DRI 80 Needle distance 3 0 For visible hems in stretch fabrics decorative sewing Needle...

Page 16: ...an important role We recommend purchasing quality threads to achieve good sewing results Cotton threads have the advantage of being a natural fiber and therefore are especially suitable for sewing co...

Page 17: ...ket in one way If the plug does not fit into the socket turn the plug If it still does not fit contact an electrician to install an appropriate outlet Do not modify the plug in any way Switching the m...

Page 18: ...r release of thread from the spool Place the spool on the spool pin Place a suitable spool disc on the spool such that there is no clearance between the spool disc and the spool Using a spool net The...

Page 19: ...Insert the second spool pin in the accessories opening on the machine cover 3 2 Inserting thread spool Place the felt disc on the spool pin The felt disc prevents the thread from sticking to the spool...

Page 20: ...wards at an angle 2 5 Raising or Lowering the Feed dog To raise the feed dog push the feed dog lever to the right The feed dog is raised when the first stitch is sewn Slide the Feed dog lever left to...

Page 21: ...2 7 Needle Raising and lowering the needle To raise the needle turn the handwheel anti clockwise until the needle is in the highest position To lower the needle continue turning the handwheel anti cl...

Page 22: ...the new needle 2 with the flat side to the rear Push the needle upwards into the needle holder as far as it will go 3 2 3 Tighten the fixing screw by hand Adjusting the needle position Raise the needl...

Page 23: ...se the needle To remove the presser foot sole push the lever on the rear of the presser foot holder upwards Fitting the presser foot sole Prerequisite The presser foot sole is removed Raise the presse...

Page 24: ...l lines Insert the seam guide 1 into the hole in the presser foot holder 2 Set the required distance to the adjacent seam 1 2 2 Adjusting the presser foot pressure The presser foot pressure is designe...

Page 25: ...he finger guard reduces the risk of the user s fingers moving too close to the needle during sewing resulting in injury Raise the presser foot Remove the presser foot Loosen the screw on the presser f...

Page 26: ...le Check whether the finger guard is aligned parallel to the presser foot sole If necessary loosen the screw to align the finger guard 2 9 Threading Threading preparation Switch the machine off Raise...

Page 27: ...ad pretension 9 Needle threading lever 4 Thread tension discs 10 Wire hook 5 Thread take up lever cover 11 Thread cutter 6 Thread take up lever 12 Thread Place the thread spool on the spool holder so...

Page 28: ...nsion Guide the end of the thread downwards along the channel Guide the thread downwards around the thread take up lever cover Guide the thread upwards from the right to the left through the thread ta...

Page 29: ...ver down as far as it will go and hold it down The wire hook moves through the needle eye Guide the thread in front of the needle and underneath the wire hook and hold it To thread the needle lift the...

Page 30: ...ht needle manually NOTICE Needle breakage caused by incorrect presser foot stitch or needle position If the presser foot stitch or needle position is incorrect the needle can collide with the presser...

Page 31: ...1 Guide the thread to the thread guide above the needle Thread the thread into the right needle manually NOTICE Needle breakage caused by incorrect presser foot stitch or needle position If the press...

Page 32: ...h one of the inner holes on the bobbin and place the empty bobbin on the bobbin winding unit Push the bobbin to the right hand position The machine switches to bobbin winding mode Sewing is not possib...

Page 33: ...ting position The machine switches to sewing mode Remove the bobbin and cut the thread Threading the bobbin thread NOTICE Needle breakage caused by unevenly wound bobbins Unevenly wound bobbins can le...

Page 34: ...bobbin thread guide To cut off excess thread take the end of the thread and pull it over the thread cutter 1 1 Attach the bobbin cover Pulling up the bobbin thread Raise the presser foot and hold the...

Page 35: ...aration 35 2020 09 EN 5220205 00A 04 Pull the upper thread upwards until the bobbin thread forms a loop Pull the bobbin thread all the way to the top Pull 10 cm 4 of both threads back and under the pr...

Page 36: ...a category set the stitch length knob to a value between 0 and 4 then turn the stitch pattern selector knob to the left or right until the chosen stitch pattern category engages in the center underne...

Page 37: ...g the stitch length The stitch length can be adjusted using the stitch length knob For black stitch patterns the stitch length can be set to 0 4 mm For buttonholes the stitch length can be set within...

Page 38: ...ad is visible on the right side of the fabric set the upper thread tension to a lower value If the upper thread is visible on the wrong side of the fabric set the upper thread tension to a higher valu...

Page 39: ...ob anti clockwise To increase the stitch density of the stretch stitches turn the balance adjustment knob clockwise To decrease the stitch density of the stretch stitches turn the balance adjustment k...

Page 40: ...ards for a few stitches Release the reverse sewing lever Sew along the seam again to the end of the seam The end of the seam is now secure 3 5 Sew thick areas Fit the zigzag foot The black knob on the...

Page 41: ...rner is reached Pierce the needle into the fabric Raise the presser foot Use the needle as a pivot and turn the fabric Lower the presser foot and continue sewing 3 7 Sewing very slippery fabrics Very...

Page 42: ...c blindstitch For blind hems and decorative seams Blindstitch foot 1 0 2 0 3 0 5 0 F Universal stitch For firm fabrics such as felt and leather For flat joining seams visible hems and decorative seams...

Page 43: ...F Double overlock For simultaneously sewing together and finishing elastic fabrics Zigzag foot S1 6 0 H Stretch overlock For simultaneously sewing together and finishing elastic fabrics For flat joini...

Page 44: ...stitch pattern selector knob to position A Set the required stitch length Set the stitch width to 0 Set the needle position to Center Close and sew the seam up to where the zipper starts Set the stit...

Page 45: ...y elegant solution for clothing and are very practical when used on bags and home furnishings As these special zippers are hidden by the seam after being sewn in they form an almost invisible closure...

Page 46: ...ight side against the right side of the left hand fabric The spiral points away from the edge of the fabric Open the zipper completely Lower the presser foot at the start of the zipper so that the spi...

Page 47: ...zigzag foot Close and sew the seam from the bottom to the zipper 4 5 Sewing Triple straight stitch The triple straight stitch is especially suitable for durable seams and for firm densely woven fabri...

Page 48: ...the stitch length and stitch width according to the stitch table Sew the seam at the required distance from the fabric edge without stretching the fabric 4 8 Sewn out Zig zag The sewn zigzag is used t...

Page 49: ...ic types Remove the presser foot holder and fit the darning embroidery foot on the presser foot bar The lever 1 must rest on the top of the needle clamping screw 2 Press the darning embroidery foot fr...

Page 50: ...If knots form on the wrong side of the fabric sew faster If the thread breaks continue sewing at a more even pace Move in curves when changing the direction to avoid holes and thread breakage After yo...

Page 51: ...e knit is not damaged Fit the zigzag foot or overlock foot Set the stitch pattern selector knob to F Set the stitch length knob to S1 Set the stitch width according to the stitch table For finishing t...

Page 52: ...ser foot or the markings on the stitch plate Adjust the needle position to the right 4 14 Wide edgestitching Fit the blind stitch foot edge stitch foot or zigzag foot Set the stitch pattern selector k...

Page 53: ...16 Sewing hem edges When using the blind stitch foot we recommend setting the needle position all the way to the left or right When using the zigzag foot or edge stitch foot all needle positions are p...

Page 54: ...han the width of the presser foot Sew 4 5 stitches Raise the needle and presser foot Pull the fabric backwards by about 10 15 cm Do not cut the thread Hold the 4 threads in your left hand Pull the edg...

Page 55: ...edium weight fabrics are finished Fit the blind stitch foot Set the stitch pattern selector knob to E or J Set the required stitch length Set the required stitch width Fold the fabric as illustrated w...

Page 56: ...ams The flat joining seam is particularly suitable for fleecy or thick fabrics such as terry felt or leather Suitable stitches are the reinforced overlock stitch the universal stitch the Lycra stitch...

Page 57: ...n stitch For decorative effects For embellishing and decorating medium weight to heavy fabrics Zigzag foot 0 5 1 0 6 0 D Vari Overlock stitch For a shell edging effect on soft jerseys and fine fabric...

Page 58: ...the stitch width to 0 Set the stitch length to 4 Set the needle position to Center Set the thread tension to 2 or less Pull out around 5 cm of the upper thread and bobbin thread Sew along the fabric...

Page 59: ...nnecting stitches Joining seam with faggot stitch The faggot stitch can be used to sew two fabric edges together at a distance This stitch pattern is used to decorate blouses and children s clothing T...

Page 60: ...is more striking if thicker thread is used Fit the zigzag foot Set the stitch pattern selector knob to position F Set the stitch length knob to S1 Set the stitch width to 6 Tack the folded edges of t...

Page 61: ...ust past the edge of the fabric on the right hand side Shell edging with satin stitch A wavy hem with satin stitches can be used to decorate blouse necklines and the edges of knitted fabrics Fit the z...

Page 62: ...tonholes on the fabric 6 3 Determining the buttonhole length The buttonhole size is automatically determined by placing a button in the foot The maximum buttonhole length is 3 cm 13 16 Total of diamet...

Page 63: ...w it there 6 5 Sewing a test sample Always sew a test sample of the buttonhole on the same fabric It is recommended to use the same stabilizer and to select the same buttonhole The test sample should...

Page 64: ...old the upper thread perpendicular to the buttonhole foot with slide Use the foot control to start sewing The buttonhole is sewn from the front of the presser foot to the back 1 2 3 4 At the end of th...

Page 65: ...es press studs or snap fasteners Fit the zigzag foot or button sew on foot Set the stitch pattern selector knob to B Lower the feed dog Adjust the button for the sewing project For a button with four...

Page 66: ...Buttonholes 66 2020 09 EN 5220205 00A 04 Bring the upper thread to the wrong side of the fabric and tie it in a knot...

Page 67: ...ded adhesive non woven material Fit the zigzag foot or open embroidery foot Set the stitch pattern selector knob to position D Set the stitch length knob to S2 Set the required stitch width Sew while...

Page 68: ...nderneath with your finger and tighten the screw 3 1 2 3 Set the stitch length to 0 Set the stitch pattern selector knob to A If required adjust the upper thread tension for the sewing project Press t...

Page 69: ...ide 5 mm Iron the seam allowance apart Embellishing seams Fit the zigzag foot Set the decorative stitch you have chosen Set the required stitch width Set the needle position to Center Continue to work...

Page 70: ...he presser foot Switch off the machine and disconnect it from the power supply Switch off the machine and disconnect it from the power supply Remove the presser foot and the needle Lower the feed dog...

Page 71: ...TION Electronically driven components Risk of injury near the needle and the hook Raise the presser foot Switch off the machine and disconnect it from the power supply Remove the presser foot and the...

Page 72: ...ly the needle bar must be oiled every six months in order to prevent a blockage WARNING Electronically driven components Risk of injury near the needle bar Switch off the machine and disconnect it fro...

Page 73: ...Maintencance and cleaning 73 2020 09 EN 5220205 00A 04 Turn the handwheel a few times and remove any excess oil with a cloth Attach the headframe cover again...

Page 74: ...e 71 Skipped stitches Incorrect needle Use the needle system 130 705H Needle blunt or bent Replace the needle Poor quality needle Use a new BERNINA quality needle The needle is incorrectly inserted In...

Page 75: ...the stitch plate Needle blunt or bent Replace the needle Needle breaks The needle is incorrectly inserted Insert the needle with the flat side to the back as far up as it will go into the needle holde...

Page 76: ...Value Unit Sewing light LED 200 mW Maximum speed 1100 Stitches per minute Measurements W D H 416 174 299 mm Weight 7 07 kg Input voltage energy consumption 120 0 7 230 240 90 V A V W Sound pressure l...

Page 77: ...Appendix 77 2020 09 EN 5220205 00A 04 11 Appendix 11 1 Overview stitch patterns Overview of the stitch patterns Stitch length knob Stitch selector wheel A B C D E F G H I J K L 0 4 S1 S2...

Page 78: ...ine overview Front 9 Rear 11 Top 10 Maximum sewing speed 17 N Needle position right left 22 Needle position up down 21 Needle Thread and Fabric 13 Needles and threads 15 Needles overview 14 Needles Th...

Page 79: ...Index 79 2020 09 EN 5220205 00A 04 U Upper thread tension 37 Using a spool net 18 Utility stitches 42 W Winding the bobbin thread 31...

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