Bernina artista 170 QPE, Owner'S Workbook

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artista 170 QPE/180
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Straight Stitching
• Seam measuring – stitch plate marks – Owner’s
manual pg.____
- the following measurements are indicated on
the stitch plate: ¼”, 3 /
8
”, ½”, 5 /
8
”, ¾”, and 1”
- the line just behind the needle is 4mm
-
the horizontal lines to the far back and the
line in front of the needle are
5
/
8
” from needle
• Quilting/seam guide is included with the machine
• Left seam guide and seam guides with rulers are
available as optional accessories
• Straight stitch throat plate available
• 5.5mm throat plate available for 180
Basting
Owner’s manual pgs.____
• Loosening the top tension helps in the removal
of stitches.
• Using the maximum stitch length gives a 1”
stitch.
Topstitching/Edgestitching
Owner’s manual pgs.____
• Machine sews every second stitch when the
Long Stitch function is activated; stitch length is
10mm when using the maximum stitch length.
Securing Stitches
Owner’s manual pgs.____
• Options
• Stitch
• Functions
Satin Stitches
• Tension adjustments
- Function icon - must be placed on the
function bars (
artista 180 only)
- TTC button ( artista 180 only)
- Creative Consultant ( artista 180 only)
- Setup function ( artista 180 only)
- Thread bobbin case finger to adjust tension
(
artista 170 QPE only)
• Can taper while sewing
• Stabilizer – important to the success of stitches
Altering Stitches
Owner’s manual pg.____
Restoring Basic Settings
Owner’s manual pg.____
Presser Foot Pressure
Owner’s manual pg.____
Speed Controls
• Three ways to control – Owner’s manual pg.___
- function box in Setup
- function box on the screen
-
½ stitch at a time by tapping the back of the
foot control
Changing the Light Bulb
Owner’s manual pg.____
• Use only 12V 5W. W 2.1 x 9.5d bulbs
Cleaning the Feed Dog
• Periodically remove thread fluff and fabric fuzz
which collects under the stitch plate. Refer to
manual for step-by-step instructions (pg.___).
Cleaning and Lubricating the Hook
• Low mass hook system does not require
lubrication
• See Owner’s manual page ____ for step-by-step
cleaning instructions
Cleaning the Screen
• Wipe only with a damp cloth
Cleaning the Outside of the Machine
• Wipe with damp cloth. If needed, use a solution
of water and a few drops of liquid soap.
IMPORTANT: Never use oil, alcohol, or
solvents of any kind on any part of the
external surface of the machine.
Here’s an idea...
Use your birthday month as a
reminder to have your BERNINA ®
machine serviced. Take it to an
authorized BERNINA
®
technician
during the month of your birthday
and you’ll never have to remember
when it was last serviced.