BERNINA Stitch Regulator (BSR)
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11.6 Using the BSR mode
The BSR function can be controlled via the foot control or the button «Start/Stop».
Starting via the foot control: The foot control needs to be pressed while quilting. The machine keeps running
in the BSR1 mode until the foot control is released, even if the fabric isn't moved.
If quilting is stopped in the BSR2 mode, the machine sews another stitch depending on the needle position
and stops with needle position up.
Prerequisite:
• The slide-on table is attached.
• The knee lifter of the Free Hand System is attached.
> Lower the feed dog.
> Select the desired BSR mode.
> Push the button «Start/Stop» or press the foot control to lower the presser foot.
> Push the button «Start/Stop» again or press the foot control again and keep pressed to start the BSR
mode.
– At the BSR presser foot a red light is on.
> Move the fabric to control the speed of the machine in the BSR mode.
> Push the button «Start/Stop» again or release the foot control to stop the BSR mode.
– The BSR mode stops and the red light at the presser foot goes off.
> Touch the icon «BSR» (1) to deactivate the BSR mode and to quilt without automatic stitch length.
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11.7 Securing
Securing in BSR1 mode with the button «Start/Stop»
Prerequisite:
• The BSR presser foot is attached and connected with the machine.
• The BSR display is opened and the BSR1 mode is activated.
> Lower the feed dog.
> Lower the presser foot.
> Push the button «Needle up/down» twice.
– The bobbin thread is brought up.
> Hold the upper and the bobbin thread.
> Push the button «Start/Stop».
– Start the BSR mode.
> Sew 5 – 6 securing stitches.
> Push the button «Start/Stop».
– The BSR mode stops.
