Bernina BERNETTE 55 Manual Download Page 4

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Standard accessories (1)

a. All purpose foot
b. Zipper foot
c. Button sewing foot
d. Buttonhole foot
e. L-screwdriver
f.

Seam ripper/ brush

g. Oil bottle 
h. Pack of needles (3x)
i.

Bobbin (3x)

j.

Seam guide

k

Spool pin

l.

Spool holder

Optional accessories (2)

m. Satin stitch foot
n. Overcasting foot
o. Hemmer foot
p. Blind hem foot
q. Cording foot
r.

Quilting foot

s.

Darning/ Embroidery foot

t.

Gathering foot

u. Walking foot
v.

Twin needle

Accessories

EN

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Hold the snap-in sewing table horizontal,
and push it in the direction of the arrow.
(1)

The inside of the snap-in sewing table can
be utilized as an accessory box.

To open, tilt the cover towards you. (2)

Sewing table

EN

Summary of Contents for BERNETTE 55

Page 1: ...structions before using this sewing machine DANGER To reduce the risk of electric shock 1 An appliance should never be left unattended when plugged in 2 Always unplug this appliance from the electric...

Page 2: ...ontdekken Hiervoor werkt u de handleiding het beste stap voor stap samen met uw naaimachine door Vous venez d acqu rir une machine coudre de grande classe dans la fameuse qualit et pr cision de point...

Page 3: ...bbin thread guide pre tension 27 Upper thread guides 28 Presser foot lever 29 Automatic threader 30 Pattern Balance Equivelant Model only Principal parts EN 14 1 2 e g f a 006806008 c 006914008 b 0069...

Page 4: ...ional accessories 2 m Satin stitch foot n Overcasting foot o Hemmer foot p Blind hem foot q Cording foot r Quilting foot s Darning Embroidery foot t Gathering foot u Walking foot v Twin needle Accesso...

Page 5: ...ductor intended to be grounded Connect the machine to a power source as illustrated Attention Unplug power cord when machine is not in use Sewing light Press main switch for power and light on l Foot...

Page 6: ...a polarized plug one blade is wider than the other To reduce the risk of electric shock this plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet reverse the p...

Page 7: ...the distance as required for hems pleats etc 4 Attaching the presser foot holder EN 30 1 Place an empty bobbin on the spindle 2 Guide the thread to the left and pass it through the bobbin winder tens...

Page 8: ...tion Turn power switch to off O before inserting or removing the bobbin Inserting bobbin EN 34 When inserting or removing the bobbin the needle must be fully raised To open the bobbin cover slide it a...

Page 9: ...with A Bent needles B Blunt needles C Damaged points Inserting the needle EN 38 Caution Before threading turn power switch to O Raise the needle bar to its highest position Follow exactly the numbere...

Page 10: ...nto the hook D from bottom to top Release lever A Pull the thread through the needle eye Attention Turn power switch to O Automatic needle threader EN 42 Upper thread tension Basic thread tension sett...

Page 11: ...thread EN 46 Reverse sewing At the end of seam press down the reverse sewing lever A Sew a few reverse stitches Release the lever and the machine will sew forwards again 1 Removing the work Turn the h...

Page 12: ...he needle up down button to move the needle either up or down 1 Pressing the needle up down button twice will sew one stitch Needle up down EN EN Speed limiting adjustment Sliede the lever to the left...

Page 13: ...cs cotton satin kettleclote sailcloth double knits lightweight woollens Medium weight fabrics cotton duck woolen heavier knits terrycloth denims Heavyweight fabrics canvas woolens outdoor tent and qui...

Page 14: ...ol dials according to the result desired see Quick reference draw To obtain any of the patterns on the second row turn the stitch length dial to S select the pattern desired with pattern selector dial...

Page 15: ...62 Buttonhole standard setting 1 Practical stitches standard setting 2 General instructions of LCD EN 64 Practical stitches S setting 3 General instructions of LCD EN...

Page 16: ...to left needle position by changing the stitch width dial Straight stitching and needle position EN 68 Function of stitch length dial Straight stitching Turn the pattern selector dial so that the stit...

Page 17: ...e satin stitch which is used for making buttonholes and decorative stitches Zigzag stitching EN 72 Function of stitch width dial The maximum zigzag stitch width for zigzag stitching is 7 however the w...

Page 18: ...d Sew slowly by pressing the foot control lightly guiding the fabric along the edge of the guide a model 55 b model 65 80e 90e Blind hem lingerie stitch EN 76 Presser foot available as optional access...

Page 19: ...two holes 3 Move the drop feed control to left side for normal use Sewing on buttons EN 80 Prepare Set the pattern selector dial to 1 Take off the all purpose foot and attach the buttonhole foot 2 Me...

Page 20: ...the tailor s chalk attach the buttonhole foot and set the pattern selection dial to 2 Hook the gimp thread onto the back end of the buttonhole foot then bring the two gimp thread ends to the front of...

Page 21: ...oot Begin sewing guiding the fabric into the scroll by holding it upright and slightly to the left 2 Hemmer foot EN 88 Sewing on lace and elastic darning mending reinforcing edges Set the machine as i...

Page 22: ...dial between 3 and 5 model 55 Turn the stitch length dial to S and adjust the stitch width dial between 3 and 7 model 65 80e 90e Triple zig zag is suitable for firm fabrics like denim corduroy etc Sti...

Page 23: ...ected 1 2 a model 55 b model 65 80e 90e Cording foot EN 96 Presser foot available as optional accessorie Set the machine as illustrated Move the drop feed control to right side to lower the feed dogs...

Page 24: ...r fabrics Bridging 3 Pattern selector on For seams place mats tablecloths Decorative joining seam for a fagotted effect Gathering with cord or shirring elastic Scallop stitch 4 Pattern selector on For...

Page 25: ...e area to be darned is filled with rows of stitching For reverse sewing instructions see page 46 Darning EN 104 Turn stitch length dial to the desired length Pattern selector on Center needle position...

Page 26: ...two threads used to thread the twin needle are of the same weight You can use one or two colors Insert the twin needle in the same way as single needle Flat side of needle should face away from you Fo...

Page 27: ...the lower thread through the fabric Sew a few securing stitches at the starting point Hold the hoop with both hands and guide it Move drop feed control to the left side for normal use Monogramming and...

Page 28: ...iding along on the previous row of stitching Quilting EN 116 Presser foot available as optional accessorie 1 Attach the gathering foot Pattern selector on Center needle position 2 Set stitch length co...

Page 29: ...ad c Needle bar d Needle screw clamp e Presser bar attaching screw f Presser foot bar Walking foot EN 120 Presser foot available as optional accessorie Always try to sew first without the walking foot...

Page 30: ...bin and bobbin case and replace the stitch plate Note When the needle is lowered the shuttle hook cannot be removed Important Fabric fluff and threads must be removed regularly Your machine should be...

Page 31: ...nsion is too tight 1 Poor quality thread 2 The bobbin case is wrongly threaded 3 Fabric has been pulled 1 The machine must be lubricated 2 Fluff or oil have collected on the hook or needle bar 3 Poor...

Page 32: ...in 34 Inserting bobbin 32 Inserting the needle 36 L LCD Liquid crystal display 60 Light bulb replacement 126 M Maintenance 124 Maintenance 122 Monogramming and embroi dering with embroidery hoop 110 N...

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