Bernina Artista 730, Instruction Manual

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The Sewing Computer – Operating Instructions
Stitch Plate
9 mm (inch measurements)
Stitch Plate Markings
•
the stitch plates are marked
with vertical lines in millime-
ters or inches
•
mm measurements are at the
front
•
inch measurements are at the
back
•
the measurements
correspond to the distance
from the needle to the line
Straight Stitch Plate
(special accessory)
Removing the Stitch Plate
•
turn power switch off («0»)
•
raise the presser foot and
needle
•
lower feed dog
•
press the stitch plate down at
the back right corner
until it flips up
•
remove the stitch plate
Replacing the Stitch Plate
•
place the stitch plate over
the opening
A and press
down until it clicks into place
With the right combination of thread and needle
optimum sewing results are achieved.
Thread
The thread is chosen according to use. For a per-
fect sewing result, thread and material quality play
an important role.
Cotton Thread
•
cotton thread has the advantage of a natural
fiber and therefore is especially suitable for
sewing cotton fabrics
•
if cotton thread is mercerized it will have a slight
sheen
Polyester Thread
•
polyester thread is suitable for practically all
sewing needs
•
it has a high tensile strength and is particularly
colorfast
•
polyester thread is more flexible and is recom-
mended where a strong and elastic seam is
required
A
A
A
5.5mm Stitch Plate
(special accessory)
•
needle insertion point is
position 0 (center needle
position)
•
the mm/inch measurements
are marked to the right and
left
•
the lines help to guide the
fabric for sewing seams and
for topstitching
•
the horizontal markings are
helpful for sewing corners
and buttonholes, etc.
Needle, Thread and Fabric
Care has to be taken when combining needle and
thread.
The correct needle size does not only depend on
the chosen thread, but also has to be wellsuited to
the fabric used. The fabric weight determines the
thread weight and needle size and point form.
The following are the guidelines: Needle No.
•
fine fabrics:
fine thread (darning thread,
embroidery thread)
70–75
•
mediumweight fabrics:
normal thread
80–90
•
heavyweight fabrics:
stronger thread
100, 110, 120
Note:
As in all household appliances because of the motors and electronics,
your artista 730 will get warm when in use. This is a normal occurence.
Important Facts About Thread and Needles
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