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Care and maintenance

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12 Care and maintenance

12.1 Firmware

Checking the firmware version

The machine's firmware and hardware versions are displayed.

> Tap «Home».

> Tap «Setup Program».

> Tap «Machine Settings».

> Tap «Information».

> Tap «Machine Data».

Updating firmware

The machine's current firmware and detailed step-by-step instructions for the update process can be

downloaded from 

www.bernina.com

 In general, personal data and settings are automatically transferred

during a firmware update. For reasons of safety, it is also recommended to save data and settings on a
BERNINA USB stick before the firmware update is started. If personal data and settings should get lost during
a firmware update, they can be transferred to the machine again afterwards.

Prerequisite:

•

Accessories such as Embroidery module or BSR Foot which are connected to the machine have been
removed.

> Insert the USB stick with the new firmware version into the machine.
> Tap «Home».

> Tap «Setup Program».

> Tap «Machine Settings».

> Tap «Maintenance/Updates».

Summary of Contents for 475 QE

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Page 3: ...not only focused the highest demands on technique and the ease of use but also considered the design of the product After all we sell our products to creative people like you who do not only apprecia...

Page 4: ...3 Using the slide on table 33 2 7 Presser foot 34 Adjusting the presser foot position via the knee lifter of the Free Hand System 34 Changing the presser foot sole 34 Changing the presser foot 35 Havi...

Page 5: ...ch patterns from the personal memory 63 Loading stitch patterns from the personal memory 63 Deleting stitch patterns from the personal memory 64 5 7 Securing 64 Securing a seam with the button Securin...

Page 6: ...freely 102 11 BERNINA Stitch Regulator BSR optional accessory 103 11 1 BSR mode 1 103 11 2 BSR mode 2 103 11 3 BSR function with Straight stitch No 1 103 11 4 BSR function with Zigzag No 2 103 11 5 Se...

Page 7: ...magnifying glass If the LED lamp is damaged or defective have the LED lamp checked or repaired at your local authorized BERNINA dealer Switch off the machine before working in the needle area Before...

Page 8: ...servicing of double insulated products To lubricate the machine only use oil recommended by BERNINA Safety instructions While operating the machine all protective inserts must be in place and all cov...

Page 9: ...e area such as threading the needle changing the needle threading the looper or changing the presser foot switch off the machine To switch off set the power switch to 0 When protective covers are remo...

Page 10: ...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 product n...

Page 11: ...ss it is avoided WARNING Designates a medium risk hazard which can lead to serious injuries if not avoided CAUTION Designates a low risk hazard which can lead to minor or moderate injuries if not avoi...

Page 12: ...of BERNINA Made to create this is the slogan of BERNINA Not only with our machines do we support you in the implementation of your ideas In addition to the offers listed below we offer you lots of sug...

Page 13: ...you can upload your own projects and exchange experiences and ideas with other sewing and embroidering enthusiasts https www bernina com blog Available in English German Dutch and French BERNINA Soci...

Page 14: ...view Machine Overview front controls 1 Quick reverse 6 Needle up down 2 Thread cutter 7 Presser foot pressure 3 Securing 8 Upper Multifunction knob 4 Start Stop 9 Lower Multifunction knob 5 Pattern en...

Page 15: ...7 Thread take up lever cover 2 Presser foot 8 Thread take up lever 3 Needle threader 9 Thread cutter 4 Sewing light 10 Needle fixing screw 5 Thread cutter 11 Connection for slide on table 6 Slide spee...

Page 16: ...or foot control 7 Retractable spool pin 2 Feed dog up down 8 Air vents 3 PC connection 9 Handwheel 4 USB port 10 Power switch 5 Spool pin 11 Connection for power cable 6 Bobbin winding unit 12 Magnet...

Page 17: ...ion for Slide on Table 10 Bobbin Winder Pretension 3 Connection for Darning Hoop 11 Thread Take up Lever 4 Presser foot lifter 12 Thread Guide 5 Carry Handle 13 Thread Cutter 6 Spool Pin 14 BSR Connec...

Page 18: ...se and lower the presser foot Slide On Table To increase the sewing surface Spool Disc To support the regular unwinding of the thread from the spool Bobbin for B9 hook Set of 4 To wind the bobbin thre...

Page 19: ...other To reduce the risk of electric shock the plug can only be plugged into the socket in one way If the plug does not fit into the socket turn the plug If it still does not fit contact an electricia...

Page 20: ...and decorative stitches To sew forward and in reverse 2 Overlock Sole To finish edges in stretch material 3 Buttonhole Sole For sewing buttonholes 4 Zipper Sole For sewing in zippers 5 Blindstitch So...

Page 21: ...rlock Foot For overlock seams For overcasting seams For visible seams on stretch fabrics 3A Buttonhole Foot with Slide To sew buttonholes automatically 4 Zipper Foot To sew in zippers 5 Blindstitch Fo...

Page 22: ...1 Upper Thread Tension 4 Stitch Plate Needle Selection 2 Presser foot indicator presser foot selection 5 Feed Dog Indicator 3 Presser Foot Pressure 6 Bobbin Thread Overview System settings 1 Sewing Mo...

Page 23: ...nger or stylus Tap Short tap of an element Swipe Tap an element and swipe quickly on the screen Draw Tap the screen and slowly move in one direction eg for scrolling up and down Navigation Illustratio...

Page 24: ...ider control Reset the value to the default value by tapping the small bullet Field Plus Minus Plus increase Minus reduce the value Yellow frame Indication that the set value differs from the default...

Page 25: ...In general it can be said the thinner the thread the finer the needle The illustrated needles are either standard or optional accessory depending on the machine Needle sizes 70 75 for thin fabrics Ne...

Page 26: ...ine knitware and knitted materials For embroidery on fine delicate fabrics Metafil needle 130 705 H METAFIL 80 Long needle eye 2 mm in all needle sizes For sewing or embroidering with metallic threads...

Page 27: ...d selection For a perfect sewing result thread and fabric quality play an important role We recommend purchasing quality threads to achieve good sewing results Cotton threads have the advantage of bei...

Page 28: ...nd goes easily through the needle eye The thread can be optimally secured The thread can break and skipped stitches can occur when there is too much clearance in the long groove and the needle eye The...

Page 29: ...he cable is too long roll up the excess length and fix it in the cable holders of the foot control Connecting the machine To ensure safe operation of the machine only the supplied mains cable may be u...

Page 30: ...and System The lateral position of the knee lifter can be adjusted by your local BERNINA Dealer if required Insert the knee lifter into the opening at the front side of the machine Adjust the sitting...

Page 31: ...to stop the machine 2 4 Spool pin Retractable spool pin Lift the spool pin The retractable spool pin is necessary when several threads are sewn and it can also be used for bobbin winding while sewing...

Page 32: ...ol disc is only used with the horizontal spool pin Place the foam pad on the spool pin Place the thread spool on the spool pin Position the appropriate spool disc on the spool pin so that there is no...

Page 33: ...ccording to the animation 2 6 Slide on table Using the slide on table The Slide on Freearm Extension Table attached to the freearm enables the available sewing area to be extended Raise the needle Rai...

Page 34: ...feed dog is lowered and the thread tension is released Release the knee lifter slowly to lower the presser foot Changing the presser foot sole Removing the presser foot sole Raise the needle Raise th...

Page 35: ...ds over the cone Press the clamping lever down Having the presser foot displayed in the User Interface For each selected stitch the machine displays the recommended and any other alternative presser f...

Page 36: ...ck fabrics it is recommended to reduce the presser foot pressure This provides the advantage that the presser foot is slightly lifted so that the fabric can be moved more easily When working with thin...

Page 37: ...be used with the selected stitch plate Tap Stitch Plate Needle Selection Select the fitted needle Selecting the needle type and the needle size Useful reminder function So that no information is lost...

Page 38: ...Needle stop up down permanent To set the needle stop position permanently tap Needle Stop Up Down The machine stops with needle position down as soon as the foot control is released or the button Star...

Page 39: ...election Select the previously attached the stitch plate If the selected stitch plate is suitable to be used in combination with the needle sewing can begin If the selected stitch plate is not suitabl...

Page 40: ...at the end and during the subsequent steps always keep it under light tension Guide the thread in direction of the arrow through the thread tension 2 1 2 Guide the thread downwards around the thread t...

Page 41: ...hook to the left 9 Guide the thread from the left to the right in front of the gray needle threading finger hook 11 Push the needle threading lever down as far as it will go 10 Pull the thread from le...

Page 42: ...and cut it Threading the double needle Prerequisite The double needle is inserted Guide the first thread in direction of the arrow on the right side of the tension disc 1 Guide the second thread in d...

Page 43: ...e spool holder Place the filled bobbin on the retractable spool pin Add the appropriate spool disc Place the thread spool Thread the 3 threads up to the upper thread guide 1 Guide 2 threads past the t...

Page 44: ...Wind the thread clockwise 2 3 times around the empty bobbin 3 Pull the thread over the thread cutter at the engaging lever 4 and cut 1 3 4 2 Push the engaging lever 5 towards the bobbin 5 The machine...

Page 45: ...ase release at the bobbin case 1 1 Remove the bobbin case Remove the bobbin from the bobbin case Insert the new bobbin so that the silvery sensor surface is facing the back of the bobbin case Pull the...

Page 46: ...bobbin case into the machine hold it so that the thread guide 5 points upwards 5 Insert the bobbin case Press onto the center of the bobbin case until it engages Pull the thread through the thread cut...

Page 47: ...etained after the machine is switched off Tap Home Tap Setup Program Tap Sewing settings Tap Change upper thread tension Adjust the upper thread tension Adjusting the maximum sewing speed You can use...

Page 48: ...am buttons and icons Tap Program securing button To program securing stitches in close succession tap Alter the number of securing stitches Program the number of securing stitches To program 4 securin...

Page 49: ...p in the text field above the color settings Enter the welcome message ABC For upper case letters tap Upper Case Characters standard setting abc For lower case letters tap Lower Case Characters 123 Fo...

Page 50: ...ing a stitch pattern tap the corresponding in area_ 2 1 4 To switch off the sound for selecting functions tap the corresponding Switch Sounds On Off in area 3 To switch on the sound for selecting func...

Page 51: ...otal number of stitches The total number of stitches by the machine and the number of stitches since the last maintenance carried out by a specialist BERNINA dealer are displayed Tap Home Tap Setup Pr...

Page 52: ...he specialist BERNINA dealer tap E mail Address Saving Service data The service data regarding the current status of the machine can be saved on a USB stick and consequently provided to the specialize...

Page 53: ...irm and restart the machine Deleting user data Patterns which are not needed anymore can be deleted to create space for new motifs Tap Home Tap Setup Program Tap Machine Settings Tap Factory Setting T...

Page 54: ...Program 54 Tap Setup Program Tap Machine Settings Tap Maintenance Updates Tap Calibrating the Buttonhole foot 3A Lower the Buttonhole Foot with Slide 3A To start the calibration push the button Start...

Page 55: ...gs are adjusted 4 3 Using eco mode If work is interrupted for an extended period the machine can be put into energy saving mode The power save mode eco also serves as a child safety feature Nothing ca...

Page 56: ...ecreasing the display size again To select the stitch pattern via the stitch number entry tap Stitch Pattern Selection via Number 5 2 Regulating the speed The sewing speed can be adjusted infinitely v...

Page 57: ...ode can be made in the Setup Program see page 47 Prerequisite The upper thread tension has been altered in the setup program Tap Upper Thread Tension Adjust the upper thread tension Tap the yellow fra...

Page 58: ...correct the longitudinal direction of the stitch pattern turn the Lower Multi function knob until the preview of the stitch pattern matches the stitch pattern sewn on the fabric Altered Balance setti...

Page 59: ...verse select Needle Stop Down permanent Program needle stop up permanent to sew another stitch forward before the machine switches to reverse sewing Push and hold the button Quick Reverse Permanent Qu...

Page 60: ...ch pattern combinations again they can be saved in the folder Personal Memory Create a stitch pattern combination Tap Personal Memory Tap Save stitch pattern To save the stitch pattern combination tap...

Page 61: ...pattern Create a stitch pattern combination To select a single stitch pattern tap the desired position 1 within the stitch pattern combination 1 To edit the single stitch pattern tap i Dialog Deleting...

Page 62: ...default settings tap Mirror Image Left Right Securing a stitch pattern combination Create a stitch pattern combination Select the desired position within the stitch pattern combination where the stit...

Page 63: ...itch pattern alphabet or buttonhole Edit the stitch pattern Tap Personal Memory Tap Save stitch pattern Select the file where the pattern is to be saved Tap Confirm Overwriting stitch patterns from th...

Page 64: ...ous securing stitches see page 48 Pressing the Securing button before starting to sew The stitch pattern stitch pattern combination is secured with the number of programmed stitches when sewing is sta...

Page 65: ...wing corners only a small section of the fabric is actually on the feed dog Therefore it cannot grip the fabric well By means of the height compensation tool the fabric can be fed evenly When the fabr...

Page 66: ...attaching lace or rubber tape 5 Securing program For automatic securing at the start of the seam with forward and reverse stitches 6 Triple straight stitch For reinforced seams on heavy fabrics and de...

Page 67: ...For flat joining seams visible hems on Lycra fabric and for stitching over seams in foundation garments 18 Stretch stitch For stretchable seams and hems in woven and knitted fabrics 19 Reinforced over...

Page 68: ...straight stitches As connecting stitches in a combination for three individual straight stitches 6 2 Sewing straight stitch Match the stitch length with the sewing project such as for denim fabrics u...

Page 69: ...ng program No 5 Press the foot control The machine secures automatically Sew the seam in the desired length Push the button Quick Reverse The machine secures automatically and stops at the end of the...

Page 70: ...he presser foot and turn the sewing project Sew across the other side of the zipper and stop with needle position down Raise the presser foot and turn the sewing project Sew the second side from botto...

Page 71: ...sewing Move the needle position to the left Sew the second side 2 in exactly the same way from bottom to top 2 1 6 6 Sewing Triple Straight stitch The Triple straight stitch is especially suitable for...

Page 72: ...a poor stitch formation results slow down the movement of the sewing project If there are knots on the wrong side of the fabric move the sewing project faster When the thread breaks guide the sewing p...

Page 73: ...breakage Work the edges in irregular lengths so that the thread is better spread over the fabric Sew the first rows not too close together and beyond the worn area Sew the rows in irregular lengths Tu...

Page 74: ...hreads in all fabrics If the darning area becomes distorted correct with the balance Fit the Reverse Pattern Foot 1 or the Buttonhole Foot with Slide 3A optional accessory Tap Practical Stitches Selec...

Page 75: ...g Program does not cover the whole worn or damaged area it is recommended to reposition the work and the sew the Darning Program again The length is programmed and can be repeated as often as desired...

Page 76: ...g a stitch Guide the edge of the fabric into the center of the presser foot so that the needle goes into the fabric on one side and over the edge into the air on the other side 6 12 Sewing Double over...

Page 77: ...ong the marks on the stitch plate Select the needle position at the desired distance to the edge 6 15 Edgestitching using the seam guide optional accessory When sewing parallel wider lines it is recom...

Page 78: ...ot 1 and the Edgestitch Foot 10 all needle positions are possible Fit the Blindstitch Foot 5 or the Reverse Pattern Foot 1 or the Edgestitch Foot 10 Tap Practical Stitches Select Straight stitch No 1...

Page 79: ...ot to sew the stitches evenly deep Make sure that the needle only pierces the edge of the fold After sewing about 10 cm ca 3 93 inch check both sides of the fabric and adjust the width again if necess...

Page 80: ...ic 6 20 Sewing basting stitches When sewing basting stitches it is recommended to use a fine darning thread This is easier to remove The basting stitch is suitable or sewing projects where a very long...

Page 81: ...medium weight materials e g Decorative stitch No 107 Decorative stitches which are programmed with satin stitches are particularly appropriate for heavyweight materials e g Decorative stitch No 401 F...

Page 82: ...ing We recommend guiding your project evenly under the needle at a consistent speed following the lines of the design The stabilizer must be removed after sewing A sewing sample should be produced and...

Page 83: ...straight line Fit the Reverse Pattern Foot 1 or Open Embroidery Foot 20 Select a cross stitch of the Category 300 and combine it as desired Stitch the first row using the seam guide to sew a straight...

Page 84: ...ht fabrics without extra cord In combination with the 1 or 1 6 mm twin needle 46C optional accessory 5 grooves In combination with the 1 6 2 5 mm double needle For very light to medium weight fabrics...

Page 85: ...ool on the spool holder Check that the cord runs smoothly If the thread doesn t glide smoothly at the hook cover leave the hook cover open The cord lies on the wrong side of the material and is hold s...

Page 86: ...rics e g toweling use an additional water soluble stabilizer on the right side of the fabric Stitch patterns Name ABCabc Block alphabet Double Block Script Italics A a Cyrillic 8 2 Creating lettering...

Page 87: ...ers standard setting abc To use lower case letters tap Lower Case Characters 123 To use figures and mathematical symbols tap Numbers and Mathematical Characters To use special characters tap Special C...

Page 88: ...blouses dresses children s and baby clothes crafts 53 Stretch buttonhole For all elastic fabrics 54 Round buttonhole with normal bartack For medium weight to heavy fabrics e g dresses jackets coats a...

Page 89: ...o the project edge it is recommend to use the height compensation plates optional accessory Place the plates from the back between the sewing project and the bottom of the slide to the thick part of t...

Page 90: ...to be sewn automatically mark the complete length of 1 buttonhole on the fabric using chalk or a water soluble pen For any subsequent buttonholes mark the starting point For keyhole and round buttonho...

Page 91: ...at the beginning of the buttonhole Hook the cord over the center pin at the front of the Buttonhole Foot Pull both cords ends under the Buttonhole Foot to the back and place each a cord into a groove...

Page 92: ...ords are Perle cotton No 8 strong hand sewing thread and fine crochet yarn It is recommended to not hold the cord while sewing Prerequisite The Buttonhole Foot with Slide 3A is fitted and raised Inser...

Page 93: ...e and the round buttonhole with length measurement affect both beads in the same way With the manual keyhole or round buttonhole the alterations affect both sides differently If the stitch counter fun...

Page 94: ...ower Multifunction knobs the yellow circle can be enlarged or downsized to determine the diameter of the button 2 mm is automatically added to the diameter of the button for the buttonhole length If t...

Page 95: ...ne sews the second bead Stop the machine at the level of the last stitch of the first bead Step 6 appears by tapping Scroll down The machine sews the lower bartack and stops automatically Step 7 appea...

Page 96: ...machine sews the curve or the eye and stops automatically Step 4 appears by tapping Scroll down The machine sews the second bead in reverse Stop the machine at the level of the first stitch where the...

Page 97: ...at the length can be measured accurately Programmed buttonholes are all at the same length and of the same nice look Prerequisite The Buttonhole Foot with Slide 3A is fitted Tap Buttonholes Select the...

Page 98: ...ttern Foot with Clear Sole 34 34C Adjusting the thread shank For buttons on thicker fabrics increase the thread shank the distance between the button and the fabric Buttons sewn on thin fabrics or but...

Page 99: ...per Multi function knob Hold the threads and push the foot control The machine sews on the button and stops automatically For increased stability sew the Button sew on program again Cut the threads on...

Page 100: ...ing a straight stitch with a 2 mm stitch length No 1304 No 1308 Hand look quilt stitch For attaching an imitation of hand look stitch with monofilament No 1309 No 1314 Blanket stitch For applications...

Page 101: ...le for all fabrics and sewing projects that should look like hand sewn It is recommended to use a monofilament thread as upper thread and an embroidery thread as bobbin thread The sewing speed should...

Page 102: ...h round movements to form the design of your choice Prerequisite The top layer the batting and the backing are pinned together or basted The feed dog is lowered The Darning Foot 9 is fitted Tap Practi...

Page 103: ...R mode At the BSR presser foot a red light is on By moving the fabric the machine accelerates If the fabric isn t moved securing in place is possible without pressing an additional button When working...

Page 104: ...against each other Pull the presser foot sole out of the guide downwards Insert the new presser foot sole into the guide and push upwards until it clicks into place Attach the BSR presser foot 11 6 Us...

Page 105: ...ser Foot is fitted and connected to the machine The BSR display opens and a BSR1 Mode is active Lower the feed dog Lower the presser foot Push the button Needle position Up Down 2x The bobbin thread i...

Page 106: ...ersonal data and settings are automatically transferred during a firmware update For reasons of safety it is also recommended to save data and settings on a BERNINA USB stick before the firmware updat...

Page 107: ...rt the BERNINA USB stick which provides the saved data and settings into the USB port of the machine Tap Home Tap Setup Program Tap Machine Settings Tap Maintenance Updates UPDATE Tap Update Firmware...

Page 108: ...feed dog Remove the stitch plate NOTICE Dust and thread residues inside the machine Damage to mechanical and electronic components Use a brush or a soft cloth Do not use compressed air spray Clean th...

Page 109: ...driver meeting the corresponding openings in the hook the colored mark on the hook driver should be visible through the hole in the hook Insert the hook The hook is magnetic and therefore fastened to...

Page 110: ...of oil Hold the hook at the pin in the center with two fingers Guide the hook with the lower edge first diagonally from the top to the bottom behind the hook race cover Position the hook so that the t...

Page 111: ...tenance 111 Cleaning the thread catcher Tap Home Tap Setup Program Tap Machine Settings Tap Maintenance Updates Tap Cleaning the thread catcher Clean the thread catcher according to the instructions o...

Page 112: ...op end Adjust the needle position via the handwheel The main motor is not running Turn the handwheel clockwise until the needle is at its top position Remove the sewing project Do not pull on the fabr...

Page 113: ...ional accessory which provides enough free capacity The firmware update has failed The latest firmware version cannot be found on the USB stick Make sure that the compressed zip file has been unzipped...

Page 114: ...lly Consult your authorized BERNINA dealer or your service center for more details Contact an authorized BERNINA dealer Delete the message temporarily by touching the icon ESC After the third deletion...

Page 115: ...ion Incorrect bobbin case is used Use the supplied bobbin case with triangles Skipped stitches Incorrect needle Use the needle system 130 705H Needle blunt or bent Replace the needle Poor quality need...

Page 116: ...slide the service cover to the right Lower thread breaks The bobbin case is damaged Replace the bobbin case The stitch hole in the Stitch Plate damaged Contact the nearest specialized BERNINA dealer t...

Page 117: ...ized BERNINA dealer Error during firmware update USB stick is not recognized Use the BERNINA USB stick The update process is blocked and the hourglass on the display is inactive Remove the USB stick S...

Page 118: ...ed in a cold room place it in a warm room one hour before use Switch the machine off and disconnect it from the power supply system Don t store the machine outdoor Protect the machine against climatic...

Page 119: ...h Sewing Light 8 LED Maximum speed 900 spm rpm Measurements without the spool pin 423 330 200 18 30 12 99 7 87 mm inch Weight 9 5 20 94 kg lb Energy consumption 90 Watts Input voltage 100 240 Volts Pr...

Page 120: ...29 30 32 33 Buttonholes 51 52 53 54 56 59 60 61 62 63 64 Decorative stitches Natural stitches 101 102 103 104 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 122 123 124 125 136 137 150 152 Cr...

Page 121: ...01 702 703 704 705 706 707 708 709 710 711 712 713 714 715 716 717 721 722 723 724 725 726 727 729 730 731 732 741 742 743 Novelty stitches 901 902 903 904 905 906 907 908 909 910 911 912 913 914 915...

Page 122: ...Overview stitch patterns 122 1332 1333 1334 1335 1336 1337 1338 1339 1340 1341 1342 1343 1344...

Page 123: ...tion Mode 59 Cord 92 D Decorative Stitches 81 Dispose of the machine 118 E Eco Mode 55 Entering dealer data 51 Environmental Protection 10 Error messages 112 Explanation of symbols 11 F Firmware Activ...

Page 124: ...ing a test sample 93 Slide on Freearm Extension Table 33 Storing the machine 118 T Technical specifications 119 Threading the bobbin thread 44 Threading the double needle 42 Threading the triple needl...

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Page 126: ...BERNINA recommends threads from BERNINA International AG CH 8266 Steckborn Switzerland www bernina com Copyright by BERNINA International AG 1031755 10A 04 2021 12 EN...

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