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Sewing preparation

Stitch plate

markings on the stitch plate

the stitch plate is marked with vertical, horizontal and diagonal lines in

and

inches

the lines help to guide the fabric for sewing seams and precise topstitching,

etc.

the horizontal markings are helpful for sewing corners and buttonholes, etc.

the diagonal markings are useful for quilting

needle insertion point is position «0» (center needle position)

the vertical measurements correspond to the distance between the needle

and the line

measurements are marked to the right and to the left of center needle

position

removing the stitch plate

⦁

press «Feed dog»-button (see page

)

►

the feed dog is lowered

⦁

turn power switch to «0» (off)

⦁

remove presser foot and needle

⦁

press the stitch plate down at the right back corner

until it flips up

⦁

remove the stitch plate

replacing the stitch plate

⦁

place the stitch plate over the opening

⦁

press down until it clicks into place

⦁

press «Feed dog»-button

►

the feed dog is raised as soon as the first stitch is sewn

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Summary of Contents for BERNINA 560

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Page 2: ...est demand on technology we have also focused on the design after all we sell our products to creative people like you who expect a high standard of best quality and appreciate the design vocabulary Enjoy the creative sewing and embroidery with your BERNINA 560 and find out about our varied range of accessory Let yourself be inspired by new sewing projects and visit us at www bernina com And don t...

Page 3: ...er operate this sewing embroidery computer if it has a damaged cord or plug it is not working properly it has been dropped or damaged it has fallen into water Return the sewing embroidery computer to your local authorized BERNINA dealer for examination or repair 4 Never operate the sewing embroidery computer with any air openings blocked Keep ventilation openings of the sewing embroidery computer ...

Page 4: ...duct Servicing a double insulated product requires extreme care and knowledge of the system and should be done only by qualified service personnel Replacement parts for a double insulated product must be identical to the original parts in the product A double insulated product is marked with the words DOUBLE INSULATION or DOUBLE INSULATED The symbol may also be marked on the product DISCLAIMER No ...

Page 5: ...essor foot pressure 27 Display pressor foot pressure 27 Feed dog lowered ready to sew 28 Feed Dog and Fabric Feed 28 Functions 30 Overview Function buttons sewing computer 30 Quick reverse button 30 Start Stop button 30 Automatic thread cutter button 30 Speed control 30 Needle stop button 30 Programmable Pattern end Securing button 30 Needle position buttons 31 Stitch width and Stitch length Knobs...

Page 6: ... of manual buttonholes 79 Marking the length of automatic buttonholes 79 Marking the length of keyhole buttonholes 79 Test sewing 79 To adjust the bead width 79 To adjust stitch length 79 Stabilizer 80 Cords 81 Ideal cords 81 Cord with the automatic buttonhole foot No 3A 81 Cord with the buttonhole foot No 3C optional accessory 81 Fixing the cord 81 Cutting buttonholes open with the seam ripper 81...

Page 7: ... BSR Function deactivation 102 Alphabets 103 Overview Alphabet 103 Lettering 103 Perfect stitch formation 103 Combining lettering 104 Selecting the next letter 104 Correcting the combination 104 Alphabet in combination with functions 105 Select lower case 105 Change size 105 Personal program 106 Creating a Personal Display 106 Preparing stitch patterns 106 Programming Saving first stitch pattern 1...

Page 8: ...7 Notes Notes 034790 50 04 _2013 03_Manual_B560_EN ...

Page 9: ... certain speed clr Deleting settings or data Hook Catches the needle thread loop forming the stitch together with the lower thread LMS Length Measuring System for buttonhole Memory Long Term Memory Satin stitching Dense Zig zag Bartack Buttonhole bead cross connections All rights reserved For technical and product improvement reasons the sewing computer s features parts and accessory are subject t...

Page 10: ... 6 Presser foot lifter 1 4 bobbins one of them in the bobbin case 2 Selection of needles 3 Seam guide right 4 Height compensation tool 5 Seam ripper 6 Screwdriver red 7 Angular Torx button 8 Lint brush 9 Lubricator 10 2 foam pads 11 3 spool discs 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 11 4 6 5 7 8 9 10 2 3 034790 50 04 _2013 03_Manual_B560_EN ...

Page 11: ... bernina com for more accessory information 1 No 1C Reverse pattern foot 2 No 2A Overlock foot 3 No 3A Automatic buttonhole foot with slide 4 No 4 Zipper foot 5 No 5 Blindstitch foot 6 No 20C Open embroidery foot 034790 50 04 _2013 03_Manual_B560_EN ...

Page 12: ... standard with one small 1 and one large 2 drawer as well as a compartment for bobbin holders 3 and presser feet 4 to remove a bobbin press the compartment holder 5 lightly buttonhole foot with slide no 3A can be stored in the left compartment 6 store the needle range supplied in the special compartment 7 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 034790 50 04 _2013 03_Manual_B560_EN ...

Page 13: ... Overview sewing computer 41 4 6 39 23 25 21 1 2 5 4 16 12 22 6 19 9 8 7 15 10 24 45 40 13 14 11 17 10 20 3 Overview sewing computer Front view Detail view 18 42 43 44 034790 50 04 _2013 03_Manual_B560_EN ...

Page 14: ...ion 26 Rear thread guide 27 Horizontal spool pin 28 Vertical spool pin 29 Eyelet thread guide 30 Handwheel 31 Power switch On I Off 0 32 Power plug socket 33 USB connection 34 PC connection for embroidery software 35 Connection for embroidery module 36 Foot control socket 37 Feed dog drop 38 Air vents 39 Needle threader 40 Feed dog 41 Cutter for lower thread 42 Presser foot pressure adjustment whe...

Page 15: ...rfast polyester threads are more flexible and are recommended where a strong and elastic seam is required Rayon threads rayon threads are made of natural fibers and have a brilliant sheen rayon threads are suitable for decorative stitches and achieve a more beautiful effect Thread Needle thread and material Care must be taken when choosing needle and thread The correct needle size depends on the s...

Page 16: ...e thread rubs on the edges of the long groove and can get jammed This can cause thread breakage Needles threads 130 705 H S 70 1 130 Shank length 2 705 Flat shank 3 H Needle scarf 4 S Needle point here e g medium ball point 5 70 Needle size shank diameter Guidelines Material and thread Needle size Light weight materials Fine thread darning thread embroidery thread 70 75 Medium weight materials Sew...

Page 17: ...e 130 705 HO 100 120 Wide needle wing Hemstitching Jeans 130 705 H J 80 110 Very fine sharp point Heavy weight fabrics such as jeans canvas overalls Double wing needle 130 705 H ZWI HO 100 For special effects with hemstitch embroidery Microtex 130 705 H M 60 90 Especially fine sharp point Mircro fiber fabrics and silk Double needle 130 705 H ZWI 70 100 Needle distance 1 0 1 6 2 0 2 5 3 0 4 0 6 0 8...

Page 18: ...17 Notes Notes 034790 50 04 _2013 03_Manual_B560_EN ...

Page 19: ...rn the handwheel see page 13 needle is raised raise presser foot lever 1 up presser foot is lifted Slide on table The slide on table increases sewing surface Attaching the slide on table raise the needle and presser foot slide over free arm to the right until it engages Removing the slide on table raise the needle and presser foot press button 2 down pull slide on table to the left 1 1 2 5 4 3 6 1...

Page 20: ...r foot is raised the feed dog is lowered simultaneously The thread tension is released The feed dog is raised as soon as the first stitch is sewn The vertical spool pin is on the side behind the handwheel It is an essential aid for sewing with more than one thread e g double needle work and can also be used for winding the bobbin while sewing turn the spool pin 1 as far it will go Vertical spool p...

Page 21: ...ch foam pad on the vertical spool pin 4 place thread on the vertical spool pin following the direction of the arrow take the thread through the thread guide 5 and guide around the pre tension stud place foam pad on the spool pin place thread on the spool pin attach appropriate spool disc following the direction of the arrow take the thread through the rear guide and round the pre tension stud wind...

Page 22: ... cover grasp the latch of the bobbin case remove the bobbin case Bobbin thread cutter pull the thread over thread cutter 1 to cut it close the cover Inserting the bobbin case hold the bobbin case latch Opening of the bobbin case points up insert the case so that it clicks into place pull the thread to the left under the spring until it lies in the T shaped slit at the end of the spring pull the th...

Page 23: ...g the needle flat side of needle to the back insert the needle as far as it will go tighten needle clamp screw Changing the needle Appropriate spool disc Diameter of thread spool determines disc size There must be no gap between the disc and the spool take thread through rear guide 1 then into slit of upper thread tension 2 pull thread down to the right of the take up cover and around 3 take threa...

Page 24: ... the thread to the needle as usual and thread the left needle manually Threads 5 must not be twisted together Threading the double needle Two thread spools and one full bobbin are needed insert triple needle place one thread spool 1 on horizontal spool pin place second thread spool 3 and the bobbin 2 separated by a spool disc on vertical spool pin both spools must to turn in the same direction thr...

Page 25: ...o 0 off hold thread to the left and back press lever 1 down and hold it guide thread around the hook 2 to the right in front of the needle put the thread from the front into the guide 3 until it catches in the wire hook release lever 1 needle is threaded pull the thread to the back and put the thread under the foot and pull it from front to back over the thread cutter on left side of the head fram...

Page 26: ...vertical measurements correspond to the distance between the needle and the line measurements are marked to the right and to the left of center needle position Removing the stitch plate press Feed dog button see page 13 the feed dog is lowered turn power switch to 0 off remove presser foot and needle press the stitch plate down at the right back corner 1 until it flips up remove the stitch plate R...

Page 27: ...les it to be pulled to the backside of the fabric touch i icon touch Upper thread tension icon Changing the upper thread tension the optimal stitch formation stitch formation in the fabric is visible the white bar within the scale and the number in the icon show the basic setting touch arrow icon up down or turn stitch width or stitch length knob to the left or to the right or move the round knob ...

Page 28: ...denim improves the fabric feed Reducing pressor foot pressure for jersey fabrics and loose knits to prevent fabric from stretching adjust pressure so that the fabrics feeds correctly touch i icon touch Pressor foot pessure icon Display pressor foot pressure opens the Pressor foot pressure display alterations of the pressor foot pressure are visible within the scale yellow and in the yellow framed ...

Page 29: ...c moves away from the foot quite slowly even at full sewing speed e g buttonholes satin stitch and decorative stitches are all sewn with a very short stitch length Feed dog lowered ready to sew Feed Dog and Fabric Feed ATTENTION Pulling pushing or holding back the fabric can result in damages of the needle and stitch plate Feed dog button 1 pressed feed dog is lowered For free motion sewing darnin...

Page 30: ...29 Notes Notes 034790 50 04 _2013 03_Manual_B560_EN ...

Page 31: ...g stitches can be programmed in the setup program These are sewn before the thread is cut Speed control sewing embroidery speed is infinitely variable with the slide Needle stop button touch button the needle is raised or lowered in the same way as by sinking the heel back on the foot control Programmable Pattern end Securing button touch button before the sewing starts or during sewing single pat...

Page 32: ...ange total of 11 needle positions 5 left 5 right 1 center Stitch width and Stitch length Knobs Multifunction to adjust stitch width or stitch length to alter thread tension to set the buttonhole slit width or the button size to adjust the balance various alterations in the setup program various alterations when embroidering 034790 50 04 _2013 03_Manual_B560_EN ...

Page 33: ...ltant 5 Help 6 ECO 7 Deleting settings Menu Selection 8 Practical stitches 9 Decorative stitches 10 Alphabets 11 Buttonholes 12 Personal program Memory 13 Stitch selection by number 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 10 8 11 12 13 9 Display Overview Main Display 034790 50 04 _2013 03_Manual_B560_EN ...

Page 34: ...14 Single and combi mode 15 Scroll up down Stitch Pattern selection 16 Stitch pattern selections Stitch Pattern Display 17 Display of the stitch pattern selected 18 Information 15 16 17 18 034790 50 04 _2013 03_Manual_B560_EN ...

Page 35: ...ts of single stitches or a stitch combination Upper thread tension change upper thread tension the respective value is visible in the icon 2 1 Functions 1 Needle stop up down 2 Pattern begin 3 Securing 4 Pattern repeat 5 Upper thread tension 6 Needle position 7 Mirror Image Left Right 8 Security program 9 Mirror image Up Down 10 Presser foot indicator 11 Permanent reverse sewing 12 Balance 13 Pres...

Page 36: ...e position is displayed in the yellow framed icon touch yellow framed icon the needle moves to the middle position 0 Mirror image Left Right The sewing computer sews the stitch pattern horizontally mirrored left right referring to the sewing direction Security program touch icon touch Needle or Stitch plate icon Overview Needle touch desired Needle icon stitch width is limited automatically this p...

Page 37: ... indicated buttonhole Stitch counter buttonhole Having sewn the desired length of the 1st bead then press Quick reverse button Having sewn the desired length of the 2nd bead then press Quick reverse button Display shows auto the buttonhole is programmed Securing touch icon before sewing the buttonhole is secured with four securing stitches at the beginning touch icon while sewing a buttonhole the ...

Page 38: ...s indicate the needle distance in mm touch the Standard needle icon the standard needle is activated again stitch width limitation is deactivated Overview Stitch plates touch desired Stitch plate icon the stitch width is limited automatically prevents the inserted needle from hitting the presser foot or the stitch plate no needle breakage The function remains active even when the sewing computer i...

Page 39: ...he number of repeats selected Upper thread tension change upper thread tension the respective value is visible in the icon Needle position move the knob in the display to the left right using the finger or press the arrow icons left right the needle moves to the left right keep arrow icon pressed quick movement of the needle the needle position is displayed in the yellow framed icon touch yellow f...

Page 40: ...is prevents the inserted special needle from hitting the presser foot and the stitch plate no needle breakage numbers in the needle icons indicate the needle distance in mm touch Standard needle icon Standard needle is activated again stitch width limitation is deactivated Overview Stitch plates touch the desired Stitch plate icon stitch width is limited automatically this prevents the needle from...

Page 41: ... icon shows the needle position touch yellow framed icon moves the needle to the middle Position 0 Mirror image Left Right The sewing computer sews the stitch pattern horizontally mirrored left right referring to the sewing direction 1 5 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 11 13 12 10 Combi mode 1 Deleting 2 Editing combinations at cursor position 3 To edit the whole combination 4 Upper thread tension 5 Altering the ne...

Page 42: ...he needle distance in mm touch Standard needle icon the Standard needle is activated again the stitch width limitation is deactivated Overview Stitch plates touch the desired Stitch plate icon stitch width is limited automatically this prevents the inserted needle from hitting the presser foot and the stitch plate no needle breakage The function remains active even when the sewing computer is turn...

Page 43: ...subdivided into several parts only those parts where the cursor is located will be sewn to sew another part the cursor must be placed into this part Combination subdivider 2 each combination can be interrupted as desired after stopping the needle moves to the next part to be sewn Securing program the function within a pattern combination each individual pattern of the combination can be secured at...

Page 44: ...ion Mirror image Left Right The sewing computer sews the whole combination horizonally mirrored left right referring to the sewing direction Combination repeat touch icon 1x number 1 appears the sewing computer stops at the end of a pattern combination touch icon 2 9x numbers 2 9 appear the sewing computer stops at the end of a stitch combination after the number of repeats selected 034790 50 04 _...

Page 45: ...your personal requirements all changes made in the Setup Program are saved even when the sewing computer is switched off touch Setup Program button Setup Program display is opened 1 Display settings 2 Display color 3 Sewing settings 4 Embroidery settings 5 Display calibration 6 Audio System 7 Monitoring 8 Winding speed 9 Update sewing computer 10 Calibration Buttonhole foot No 3A 11 Basic setting ...

Page 46: ...n 2 is inactive the sewing light is off Welcome text touch icon 3 to create or edit the welcoming text The space button is below the keyboard Welcome text 4 appears in the text icon above the letter keys touch Text icon 4 the entered text is completely deleted Changing Display settings Corrections touch icon the entered text is deleted from the right to the left Touch the yellow framed icon to res...

Page 47: ...r or turn the stitch length knob alters the basic setting of the upper thread tension 2 at plus or minus two basic values 0 0 basic setting Alterations of the upper thread tension and the sewing speed affect any stitch patterns and embroidery motifs and remain active even when the sewing embroidery computer is switched off touch icon Automatic securing program at pattern end the number and type of...

Page 48: ...ut of the thread is activated or deactivated touch icon 2 to turn automatic thread cutter on or off touch icon 3 to calibrate the hoop Calibrating the hoop The hoop calibration adjusts the needle to the center of the hoop Adjustments can only be done if the embroidery module and the oval hoop are attached This procedure has to be done only once as it is the same for all hoop sizes place embroidery...

Page 49: ...ing embroidery computer and release the buttons as soon as the Display appears By touching 1 the signals are activated or deactivated Selecting Stitch Pattern Function BSR Stitch patterns and function selection 2 can be confirmed acoustically touch the icon 3 with the loudpseakers for the stitch patterns until you hear the desired sound There are six different sounds to choose from the sound is in...

Page 50: ...open eye function active touch Open eye icon closed eye function inactive The sound type for the monitoring functions is set in the audio settings for functions touch Monitoring icon Altering the winding speed move round knob in the Display to the left right or turn the stitch width knob the winding speed is changed touch Winding speed icon 034790 50 04 _2013 03_Manual_B560_EN ...

Page 51: ...ed on the USB stick touch Update icon 2 to start the procedure It is then checked if a BERNINA USB stick is inserted there is enough free space available the correct software version is on the stick the data and settings are accepted After the successful update a message appears and sewing embroidery computer is ready for use if the update cannot be started or if there are problems during the upda...

Page 52: ...ting confirm with the previous Display appears touch Back icon selection menu appears Delete user data touch icon 2 Choose from following options 6 Sewing Personal program 7 Embroidery My Designs 8 Embroidery Memory stick the Memory stick must be inserted in the sewing computer touch the icon whose data should be deleted confirm with the data is deleted and the previous Display appears touch Back ...

Page 53: ... the language required touch i icon Version the present version of the sewing computer and the attached embroidery module are visible the total number of stitches and the number of stitches sewn since the last servicing by the dealer are displayed touch icon touch icon 034790 50 04 _2013 03_Manual_B560_EN ...

Page 54: ...er website or e mail address touch icon Service data The service data of the present condition of the sewing embroidery computer can be saved on a memory stick and sent to the BERNINA dealer insert memory stick to sewing embroidery computer touch LOG icon data is saved on the memory stick remove memory stick 034790 50 04 _2013 03_Manual_B560_EN ...

Page 55: ...er foot lifter 10 Miscellaneous 11 Troubleshooting select desired topic e g presser foot topic overview about the presser foot appears select desired topic e g changing the presser foot touch Tutorial button Tutorial display appears The tutorial provides information and explanations about the different areas of sewing and embroidering 034790 50 04 _2013 03_Manual_B560_EN ...

Page 56: ...topic is shown scroll through the topics using the knobs or the finger touch Next the next page appears touch Back the previous page appears touch the Tutorial display closes the previous Display appears 034790 50 04 _2013 03_Manual_B560_EN ...

Page 57: ...dium weight knit 7 Heavy weight knit 8 Fur 9 Toweling 10 Fabric with a pile 11 Leather and Vinyl 12 Tulle and Laces Overview Sewing techniques touch icon of the desired material e g light weight woven The optional sewing techniques are displayed 1 Seams 2 Overcasting 3 Blind hem 4 Buttonhole 5 Zipper 6 Decorative stitching 7 Machine quilting 8 Free motion stitching 9 Appliqué recommendations for t...

Page 58: ...itable materials recommendation Help program The Help program provides information about individual stitch patterns and function icons in the Display The Display shows the following information function name function explanation recommendation touch the Help program is closed the previous Display appears Functions Stitch patterns 034790 50 04 _2013 03_Manual_B560_EN ...

Page 59: ... that the stitch formation can be adjusted where necessary to suit the material Corrections The stitch sewn on the fabric e g the Honeycomb stitch opens up and it does not look correct adjust the stitch length by turning the stitch width or stitch length knob until the stitch in the right part of the Display is identical with the stitch on the fabric the alteration is shown with a number in the ye...

Page 60: ...ouch eco button the Display gets dark power consumption is reduced and the sewing light turned off The energy saving mode also acts as a child safety feature The Display is inactive and the sewing embroidery computer cannot be started touch eco button the sewing embroidery computer is ready for use 034790 50 04 _2013 03_Manual_B560_EN ...

Page 61: ...ive seams Double Overlock For any knit materials overlock seam sewing and finishing in one step Super stretch stitch For highly elastic fabrics Highly elastic open seam for all types of clothing Gathering stitch Most types of fabric Gathering with shirring elastic Butted seams butting two pressed edges and sewing together decorative stitches Tricotstich For jersey materials visible hems visible se...

Page 62: ...g in one step Simple darning program Automatic darning of fine to medium weight materials Reinforced darning program Automatic darning of firm materials Bartack program Reinforcing pocket openings sewing belt loops etc Bartack program Reinforcing pocket openings sewing on belt loops securing zippers and seam ends Large fly stitch For medium weight to thick materials reinforcing pocket openings zip...

Page 63: ...scrolling 7 1 2 3 4 5 Direct select the desired main category 1 5 6 7 By stitch number touch 0 9 button numbers for entering are visible in the Display portion 10 enter stitch number the entered stitch number 8 appears touch icon 9 last digit is deleted touch icon 8 complete number is deleted confirm with Cancelling touch 0 9 button the previous Display appears 8 9 10 An invalid stitch number will...

Page 64: ...titch return to zig zag your alterations are still active Return to basic settings Individual stitch patterns can be reverted to basic settings manually touch stitch width stitch length icon and in the respective Display the yellow framed icon or press the clr button any altered values of the active stitch return to basic setting switch off the sewing computer any alterations of all stitches are d...

Page 65: ...tering stitch width and stitch length turn the knobs or touch stitch width or stitch length Display touch the arrow icons in the respective Display or move the round knob in the Display using the finger Can be altered while sewing When sewing practical or quilting stitches the actual stitch length 1 is displayed With other stitch patterns the overall length of a stitch pattern 2 is displayed The a...

Page 66: ...bric E g use a longer stitch length approximately 3 4mm with denim a shorter length with fine fabirc approx 2 2 5mm Adjust the stitch length to suit the thread E g use a longer stitch length thread when using cordonnet thread for topstitching approx 3 5mm Activate needle stop down Prevents the fabric from shifting when you adjust or pivot the sewing project For firm or densely woven materials A Je...

Page 67: ...everse pattern foot No 1C Triple zig zag No 7 In firm materials particularly for denim deckchair covers awnings Seams on often washed items Finish raw edges first Use Jeans needle for very firm materials 034790 50 04 _2013 03_Manual_B560_EN ...

Page 68: ...position down raise the presser foot turn sewing project again lower the presser foot sew the second side from bottom to top Variation Sew both sides of zipper from bottom to top Suitable for all fabrics with nap or grain e g velvet prepare zipper as described above start sewing in the seam of the zipper end and sew first side from bottom to top sew diagonal along the edge of the zipper coils firs...

Page 69: ... bottom Avoid points as this can cause holes and thread breakage sew different length The thread is better spread over the fabric Poor stitch formation if the thread is lying on top slow down the fabric movement if there are knots on the wrong side of the fabric move the fabric more quickly Thread breaks Guide the fabric more consistently Manual darning 1 Sew the first rows to cover the hole first...

Page 70: ...edle in the top left of the worn area sew first row stop sewing computer press Quick reverse button the length is programmed finish sewing the darning program the sewing computer stops automatically press the clr button the program is cleared Darning with the buttonhole foot No 3A for darning worn and damaged areas darning length max 3cm same procedure as with Reverse pattern foot No 1C Reinforcem...

Page 71: ...area Reposition the work under the foot to continue covering the worn or damaged area Begin sewing the program will repeat as often as desired the length is saved Per Direct entry length see page 36 a darning length up to 30mm can be programmed Reverse pattern foot No 1C Zig zag No 2 for all fabrics for finishing raw edges elastic seams decorative sewing Finishing edges guide edge of fabric into t...

Page 72: ...nits and cross seams in knits and jerseys Sewing guide the pin of the Overlook foot along the cut edge Double Overlock Knits and jersey use a new Jersey needle to prevent damaging the loops if necessary loosen presser foot pressure Sewing stretch materials If necessary use a stretch needle 130 705H S 034790 50 04 _2013 03_Manual_B560_EN ...

Page 73: ... the stitch plate 1 to 2 5cm Seam guide as guide Presser foot loosen the screw on the back of the presser foot insert the seam guide into the hole of the presser foot adjust width as desired tighten the screw guide the folded edge along the seam guide To sew parallel wider lines guide the seam guide along a previously sewn line of stitches Blindstitch foot No 5 Needle position left or far right Re...

Page 74: ...tic hems in jersey cotton synthetic and mixed fibers Preparation iron the hem baste if necessary reduce the presser foot pressure if necessary Sewing sew the hem at preferred depth on the right side trim excess fabric from the wrong side Visible hem fold the fabric back over the right side of the fabric to expose the finished lower edge place under presser foot and move the folded edge against the...

Page 75: ...er stops automatically at the end of the securing program Securing program Basting stitch Securing fixing the thread Sew 3 4 securing stitches at the begin and at the end Thread Use a fine darning thread for basting as it is easier to remove Darning foot No 9 optional accessory Basting stitch No 30 for work which requires a very long stitch basting seams hems Quilts etc temporary joining easy to r...

Page 76: ...al for fluffy or thick materials such as terry cloth felt and leather etc Sewing overlap fabric edges sew along the fabric edge the stitch should sew over the edge of the top layer on the right side very flat durable seam Flat joining seam 034790 50 04 _2013 03_Manual_B560_EN ...

Page 77: ...ace one or more plates under the foot close to the needle Sew until the foot is level again and remove the plates Height compensation of uneven layers Sewing corners Needle stop down Needle stop down When sewing corners only a small section of the fabric is actually on the feed dog Therefore it cannot grip the fabric well Place one or more plates of the height compensation tool parallel to the pre...

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Page 79: ...stitching buttonholes for pocket openings reinforcing buttonholes especially for buttonholes in leather and imitation leather Heirloom buttonhole For light to medium weight woven fabrics blouses dresses leisure wear bed linen Button sew on program For buttons with 2 and 4 holes Eyelet with small zig zag Openings for cords and narrow ribbons decorative work touch Buttonhole button scroll to see mor...

Page 80: ...only the beginning of all subsequent buttonholes use automatic buttonhole foot No 3A Marking the length of keyhole buttonholes mark the bead length only the correct length eye will be added when the buttonhole is sewn after sewing the first buttonhole the length is programmed mark only the beginning of all subsequent buttonholes use automatic buttonhole foot No 3A Test sewing always sew a test sam...

Page 81: ... durability and stability to the buttonhole choose the interfacing according to the material being used when using thick or fluffy materials an embroidery stabilizer can be used therefore the fabric feeds better 034790 50 04 _2013 03_Manual_B560_EN ...

Page 82: ...raise the buttonhole foot insert the needle at the beginning of the buttonhole hook cord over the pin in the middle of the buttonhole foot at the front pull both cord ends under the buttonhole foot sole to the back and place both ends of the cord in the grooves on the sole lower the buttonhole foot Sewing sew the buttonhole in the usual manner do not hold the cord the buttonhole will sew over the ...

Page 83: ...When altering the bead the keyhole or eye are automatically altered accordingly Balance for manual keyhole or round buttonhole Any balance alteration affects both beads differently Left bead too dense C turn the stitch length knob to the left the left bead is elongated the right bead is shortened Left bead too wide D turn stitch length knob to the right the left bead is shortened the right bead is...

Page 84: ...puter sews automatically 2 the straight stitches in reverse 3 the first bartack 4 the second bead forwards 5 the second bartack and securing stitches the sewing computer stops and returns automatically to buttonhole begin Auto buttonhole all subsequent buttonholes will be sewn to exactly the same length no need to press the Quick reverse button the programmed buttonholes can be saved in the long t...

Page 85: ...om the diameter of the button 2mm are automatically entered for the button thickness hold the button on the bright field in the lower right corner of the Display adjust the bright field to the button size using the stitch width or stitch length knob the button size is displayed in mm on the right of the button between the arrows e g 14mm remove the button from the Display touch Back icon the lengt...

Page 86: ...egin Auto buttonhole all subsequent buttonholes will be sewn to exactly the same length no need to press the Quick reverse button the programmed buttonholes can be saved in the long term memory see page 87 press clr button the programmed settings are cleared Exact duplication The auto function ensures that each buttonhole will be exactly the same length as the previous one Double sewn keyhole butt...

Page 87: ... sewn to exactly the same length no need to press the Quick reverse button the programmed buttonholes can be saved in the long term memory see page 87 press clr button the programmed settings are cleared Buttonhole foot No 3C All buttonhole types Programming the buttonhole 1 sew first bead forward stop the sewing computer press Quick reverse button the first bead left is sewn forwards the second b...

Page 88: ...g the buttonhole touch Save icon 1 the Save display appears touch Save icon the buttonhole is now saved in long term memory Selecting a saved buttonhole touch folder 2 select buttonhole touch Memory button touch Memory button 034790 50 04 _2013 03_Manual_B560_EN ...

Page 89: ...e buttonhole as described Altering saved buttonhole touch i icon touch Direct entry length icon Deleting a saved buttonhole touch Delete icon 1 the saved buttonholes appear select desired buttonhole confirm with the buttonhole is deleted touch Memory button 034790 50 04 _2013 03_Manual_B560_EN ...

Page 90: ... computer sews straight stitches in reverse stop sewing computer at the height of the first stitch buttonhole begin select step 4 the sewing computer sews top bartack and stops automatically select step 5 the sewing computer sews the second bead stop the sewing computer at the height of the first bead select step 6 the sewing computer sews bottom bartack and stops automatically select step 7 sewin...

Page 91: ...tton sew on program check distances between holes with the handwheel adjust stitch width if necessary hold the threads when starting to sew sew the first securing stitches into the left hole sew program sewing computer stops automatically when program is completed and is ready for the next button Beginning and ending threads The threads are secured and can be trimmed For a increased stability pull...

Page 92: ...yelet program sewing computer stops automatically and is at the beginning of the eyelet program again Punching eyelets use an awl punch pliers or a hole punch to open the eyelet touch Buttonhole button touch Eyelet program icon Adjust the roundness of the eyelet if necessary with balance For increased stability sew the eyelet twice Eyelet program 034790 50 04 _2013 03_Manual_B560_EN ...

Page 93: ...zer on the right side of pile or longfiber materials e g wool velvet etc which can be easily removed after sewing Depending on the type of material simple or more complex decorative stitches should be selected to best suit the material decorative stitches which are programmed with simple straight stitches are particularly appropriate for light weight materials e g decorative stitch No 101 decorati...

Page 94: ...general Sewing Cross stitches of Category 300 can be stitched and combined like any other decorative stitches Sewing Trims select cross stitch stitch a row using the seam guide or slide on table seam guide It is important to stitch the first row in a straight line as it will serve as a reference for the rows that follow select new stitch pattern stitch a second row next to first at a distance of o...

Page 95: ...he grooves of the selected pintuck foot the cord must be colorfast and shrinkproof Pintucks Inserting the cord remove the stitch plate of the sewing computer see page 25 open the bobbin door pull the cord through the hook opening from the bottom and through the opening of the stitch plate replace the stitch plate close the bobbin cover make sure that the cord slides within the thread slot of the b...

Page 96: ...ide your project at uniform speed evenly under the needle follow the lines of the design Remove the stabilizer after you finish sewing Sew a sample first to check what the result looks like on the wrong side of the fabric Alter the lower thread or upperthread tension if required Bobbin Play sewing Sewing decorative stitches Not all decorative stitches are suitable for this technique Simple decorat...

Page 97: ...rative quilt stitch variations 1339 1342 1344 1345 1356 Blanket stitch dual Satin stitch Blind stitch narrow Double blanket stitch dual Handlook quilt stitch variations 1347 1348 Various stitch patterns are available which are used especially in quilting for patchwork or for appliqué touch Decorative stitch button display shows an overview of the categories Cat 1300 Quilt stitches select desired s...

Page 98: ...e wrong side of the fabric move the material more quickly Monofilament breaks Reduce the motor speed and or loosen the upper thread tension Thread breaks Guide the fabric more consistently Holding the work hold the work with both hands like an embroidery frame Quilting a design quilt from the center outwards guide the work using smooth round movements to form the design of your choice Stipple quil...

Page 99: ...g computer runs continuously at a reduced motor speed as soon as the foot control or the Start Stop button is pressed the speed of the sewing computer is regulated by the movement of the fabric through continuous needle movement securing in the same position is possible without pressing an additional button BSR 2 Mode is activated by selecting the BSR 2 icon in the BSR display the sewing computer ...

Page 100: ...ns periodically with soft slightly damp cloth Preparation lower the feed dog presser foot pressure may be reduced depending on the material type and thickness attach slide on table use the Free Hand System attach the BSR Presser Foot to the sewing computer plug the cable in the outlet provided BSR display is opened automatically BSR 1 mode is engaged set the desired stitch length the standard stit...

Page 101: ... 5 6 securing stitches touch Start Stop button the BSR mode is stopped cut threads touch Start Stop button BSR mode is activated continue the stitching process Securing function only Mode 2 press the Securing function button press either the foot control or the Start Stop button By moving the fabric some short securing stitches are sewn then the set stitch length will be activated and the securing...

Page 102: ...sound for the beeper is inactive The loudspeaker is gray when the sound for the Beeper is active Selecting sound for BSR in the BSR display touch the icon with the loudspeaker the loudspeaker is highlighted in red the sound for the beeper is inactive The icon with the loudspeaker is gray and yellow framed when the sound for the Beeper is active The sound selection icon 2 is only visible if the sou...

Page 103: ...press foot control while sewing the speed of the sewing computer is regulated by the movement of the fabric release the foot control the BSR mode is stopped 2 Option BSR Function via the Start Stop button lower the presser foot touch Start Stop button BSR mode starts a red light appears on the presser foot the speed of the sewing computer is regulated by the movement of the fabric press the Start ...

Page 104: ...overview with the different alphabet types 1 Block alphabet 2 Double Block 3 Script Italics 4 Kyrillic 5 Hiragana select desired alphabet Perfect stitch formation use the same thread color for upper and lower threads reinforce the fabric with embroidery stabilizer on the wrong side use an additional water soluble stabilizer on the right side of pile or longfiber fabrics e g wool velvet etc for lig...

Page 105: ...ursor up by using the arrow icons Activating desired place select or scroll to required letter in the Stitch altering area select new letter letter is inserted above cursor Deleting Letters A letter is always deleted above the cursor Activating desired place select or scroll to the required letter in the Stitch altering area touch Delete icon letter is deleted Saving and deleting combinations see ...

Page 106: ...d touch the Upper Lower case icon again the upper case A is highlighted in black and jumps to the upper left corner of the icon upper case is activated again Change size touch i icon touch Lettering size icon the icon with the number 2 turns blue the letter is reduced to approx 6mm touch the Lettering size icon again larger size is activated again number 1 is highlighted in blue 034790 50 04 _2013...

Page 107: ... memory has already been filled with embroidery motifs and stitch pattern combinations no further stitch patterns can be saved in the Personal program An appropriate message appears The content in the memory must first be deleted to ensure there is sufficient free space Personal program Creating a Personal Display Programming Saving first stitch pattern select e g the zig zag in the Practical stit...

Page 108: ... the same way Stitch pattern selection in the Personal program touch Personal program button touch Open icon 4 touch Save icon 3 the altered zig zag is saved the Display closes Personal Display the programmed stitch patterns are displayed in pictures as well as with stitch width and stitch length further stitch patterns can be scrolled by using the arrow icons 034790 50 04 _2013 03_Manual_B560_EN ...

Page 109: ...itch pattern touch Personal program button 1 select zig zag make alterations stitch width and stitch length are altered yellow numbers touch Personal program button touch Save icon select zig zag 2 confirm with the alterations are saved 1 034790 50 04 _2013 03_Manual_B560_EN ...

Page 110: ...s Selecting stitch pattern touch Personal program button touch Delete icon 1 select the stitch pattern to be deleted confirm with stitch pattern is deleted the remaining stitch patterns are moved by one position 034790 50 04 _2013 03_Manual_B560_EN ...

Page 111: ...oidery designs in the memory The memory is long term i e contents are kept until they are deleted A power cut or switching off the sewing embroidery computer does not have any effect on the stored contents Creating stitch combinations Programming and saving touch Decorative stitch button select category touch Combi mode icon select the desired stitch pattern directly or type in the number make any...

Page 112: ...ombination touch i icon touch Edit the complete combination icon touch the Delete icon confirm with the stitch altering area is empty touch Back icon a new pattern combination can be programmed touch Memory button touch Open icon 1 a summary of the saved combinations appears touch the desired drawer the saved combination appears in the stitch altering area Opening a saved combination 034790 50 04 ...

Page 113: ...t be positioned above the first stitch pattern Altering stitch patterns select the desired stitch pattern in the combination touch i icon select desired function e g Mirror image left right the stitch pattern is mirrored left right touch Back icon The alterations always affect the stitch above the cursor Saved stitch combinations can be altered or corrected in the same way To make corrections and ...

Page 114: ...l sections with the Subdivider 1 function only the section where the cursor is positioned is sewn to sew the next section the cursor must be placed in the respective section Interrupting a combination touch i icon touch Edit combination at cursor position icon touch Subdivider 2 icon a combination can be interrupted at any position using Subdivider 2 function sew the first section the sewing compu...

Page 115: ...y button touch Save icon select the drawer to be overwritten e g 3 confirm with Touch to cancel the overwriting procedure Deleting touch Memory button touch the Delete icon select the Drawer to be deleted e g 5 confirm with Touch to cancel the deleting procedure 034790 50 04 _2013 03_Manual_B560_EN ...

Page 116: ...mode 128 Embroidery Alphabet 129 BERNINA motif 130 My Design 130 Embroidery motif from USB stick optional accessory 131 Edit display 132 Overview Edit display 132 General Functions 132 Overview Embroidery menu 136 Overview Selection menu 139 Overview Color Display 140 Embroidery motifs 141 Selecting an embroidery motif 141 Alphabets 141 Selecting alphabet 141 Entering Correcting lettering 141 Dele...

Page 117: ...ith the foot control 156 Completing the color 156 Changing color 156 Embroidery display 156 Thread breakage when embroidering 157 Upper or lower thread breaks 157 Embroidery sequence control when thread breaks 157 Cleaning 158 Troubleshooting 159 Overview Stitch patterns 164 Practical stitches 164 Buttonholes 164 Decorative stitches 164 Quilt stitches 166 Alphabets 167 Overview Motifs 170 Alphabet...

Page 118: ...e 4 Embroidery needle pack 5 Embroidery hoop oval 145x255mm 6 Embroidery template for embroidery hoop oval VAR 01 7 Embroidery hoop medium 100x130mm 8 Embroidery template for medium embroidery hoop 9 USB connecting cable 10 Template holder 11 Carrier bag 1 1 2 3 5 6 7 8 9 4 11 10 034790 50 04 _2013 03_Manual_B560_EN ...

Page 119: ... 4 Embroidery surface 5 Connecting lug right 6 Connecting lug center 7 Cable holder 8 Sewing computer connecting cable The side view of the sewing embroidery computer with the cable connections are shown on page 13 of this sewing embroidery computer instruction manual 4 1 6 5 7 8 2 3 7 034790 50 04 _2013 03_Manual_B560_EN ...

Page 120: ...in embroidery Reduce the speed and upper thread tension when embroidering with metallic threads Embroidery needle correct size thread must correspond with correct size needle replace the needle regularly Bobbin Fill special bobbin thread Bobbin Fill is an especially soft and light polyester thread suitable for bobbin thread This special bobbin thread ensures a steady thread tension and an optimal ...

Page 121: ...stitch the embroidery motif on the same type material Use the same stabilizer as will be used on the finished project Changes colors stabilizer type or needle if needed to suite the motif fabric combination Motifs can be scaled sized using the on screen icons or with the BERNINA Embroidery Software on the PC Increasing decreasing in a range of 20 provides the best results Embroidery test Scaling S...

Page 122: ...for narrow and small shapes Satin stitching is however not suitable for larger areas since wide stitches are too loose and do not cover the fabric properly In addition there is the danger that with too long stitches the threads could catch on something which would damage the embroidery Step stitch A fill stitch with stitches of specified length sewn in rows used primarily to fill large areas quick...

Page 123: ... front plug the cable into the outlet provided 2 Removing the module remove the plug from the outlet grip the back right corner to lift the module lift the module and remove to the left Storing the cable on the module insert the cable into both cable holders press cable into the cable holders ATTENTION When connecting the embroidery module attention must be paid that all items are on a flat and ev...

Page 124: ...a The small needle hole supports the fabric This optimizes the stitching results remove the standard stitch plate see page 25 replace it with the straight CutWork stitch plate Threading upper and bobbin thread Threading upper thread place foam pad attach thread spool when using Rayon or slippery embroidery threads slip the net over the upper thread spool this will feed the needle thread more evenl...

Page 125: ...ked in 1cm squares the center and end point holes of the center lines are with holes for transferring marks to the material attach the embroidery template holder place the template in the inner hoop so the BERNINA logo is at the front edge by the arrows and can be read in this position the embroidery template clicks into the inner hoop Hooping the material place the material under the inner hoop l...

Page 126: ...aterials Please avoid using adhesive spray next to your embroidery system distance 1 25 30cm use adhesive spray carefully spray the stabilizer and adhere to the wrong side of the material carefully smoothing material so there are no puckers Application stretch and knitted material to retain shape smooth material to avoid slipping of material layers appliqués can be exactly positioned material piec...

Page 127: ... removed For lace embroidery place one or two layers of water soluble stabilizer in hoop as the motif is not embroidered on any material only the thread embroidered motif is left Embroidery motifs must be combined with short stitches otherwise the individual motifs may fall out Water soluble stabilizer Water soluble stabilizer looks like plastic wrap Dissolve stabilizer in warm water when the embr...

Page 128: ... finished embroidering upper and lower threads are automatically cut Stitch width and stitch length knob The knobs provide different functions and are used to edit the motifs e g altering motif size to rotate the motif etc A message appear to indicate the knobs must be used Speed control The sewing and embroidering speed is infinitely variable with the slide 034790 50 04 _2013 03_Manual_B560_EN ...

Page 129: ...To select embroidery motifs which are saved on the USB stick Alphabets To select built in alphabets Embroidery motifs To select built in embroidery motifs My Designs To select saved embroidery motifs press Home button Embroidery mode touch Embroidery mode icon 2 the Embroidery display appears Sewing mode press Sewing mode icon 1 the Sewing display appears 034790 50 04 _2013 03_Manual_B560_EN ...

Page 130: ...129 Overview Display Embroidery Alphabet touch Alphabet icon select desired alphabet Return to selection menu Back to the Selection display 034790 50 04 _2013 03_Manual_B560_EN ...

Page 131: ...130 Overview Display BERNINA motif My Design select desired embroidery motif folder touch the desired motif touch Embroidery motif icon touch My Design icon 034790 50 04 _2013 03_Manual_B560_EN ...

Page 132: ...131 Overview Display Embroidery motif from USB stick optional accessory insert USB stick touch USB stick icon touch the desired motif 034790 50 04 _2013 03_Manual_B560_EN ...

Page 133: ...Moving the view of the motif within the hoop The embroidery motif can be moved within the hoop to any direction using the finger directly in the Display Zoom plus touch icon 1 5x the displayed embroidery is enlarged by one step Zoom minus touch icon 1 5x the Display of the enlarged motif is reduced by one step Information touch the button another Display is opened Back touch the button goes back t...

Page 134: ...t The motif is mirrored horizontally left right Altering the motif proportionally Displayed alteration in turn stitch width knob to the right the motif is enlarged turn stitch width knob to the left the motif is reduced Mirror image down up The motif is mirrored vertically down up Rotate motif Display of position in degrees turn stitch width knob to the right the motif rotates to the right turn st...

Page 135: ...ntally to the left to the park position change to the sewing mode Sewing is possible even with the embroidery module attached Calibrating the embroidery module touch icon the embroidery module is calibrated moves to the reference points The embroidery hoop mustn t be attached Check hoop and motif size the embroidery hoop moves vertically in longitudinal direction to read the attached embroidery ho...

Page 136: ...he embroidery motif when the function Virtual positioning is activated Virtual Positioning Icon is inactive if the motif is repositioned the hoop does not move touch the button If the motif is repositioned the hoop simultaneously moves along with it to the new position This function is only visible when an embroidery hoop is attached 034790 50 04 _2013 03_Manual_B560_EN ...

Page 137: ...dle and or Stitch plate icon if the Security icon is yellow framed the correct stitch plate is not attached or selected Presser foot indicator Embroidery foot No 26 is displayed by default touch the button further presser feet such as e g free motion couching foot No 43 are displayed and can be selected attach and select the appropriate presser foot for the project Color information Information ab...

Page 138: ...ay the motif is shown in the normal size In the right Display the motif is enlarged Edit In this Display the motif can be edited Cut jump stitches By default the function is active yellow frame Jump stitches are automatically cut touch the button jump stitches must be trimmed manually Color numbers Display of the motif color numbers touch the button Display providing the color information to the s...

Page 139: ...fabric has to be re hooped when stitching a large embroidery motif e g lettering borders etc the hoop has to be moved to the last stitch of the already embroidered part with the stitch width and stitch length knob the movement is displayed in the icons Move hoop to back the hoop moves vertically to the far back Better access for changing the bobbin Moving the hoop to the left the hoop moves horizo...

Page 140: ...ng motif 3 Deleting motif New Motif the overview of the previous Display is opened Alphabet Motifs My Designs select the desired motif Saving motif the Save display is opened Deleting Motif the Delete display is opened Overview Selection menu 034790 50 04 _2013 03_Manual_B560_EN ...

Page 141: ...140 Overview Display Changing the thread brand the Display showing different thread brands is opened press Color number button Overview Color Display 034790 50 04 _2013 03_Manual_B560_EN ...

Page 142: ... not help decrease the lettering size or reduce the number of letters Alphabets Entering Correcting lettering the Display showing the keyboard is opened the ABC icon upper case is active automatically select desired lettering The space bar is at the bottom of the letter keys letters appear in the text bar 1 confirm with Deleting lettering touch text bar 1 all entered text is deleted Corrections to...

Page 143: ...iew select the desired motif touching the icon or via 0 9 icon My Designs All BERNINA embroidery motifs can either be embroidered as is or changed using the various functions offered by the embroidery computer BERNINA motifs Motif overview The motifs are displayed in folders according to topics select folder select desired motif touch Motif icon 034790 50 04 _2013 03_Manual_B560_EN ...

Page 144: ...if icon turn stitch width knob to the right the motif is enlarged turn stitch width knob to the left the motif is reduced the alteration is displayed in the icon in percent touch yellow framed icon the size of the motif is reset to basic setting touch i icon touch Enlarging or reducing motif proportionally icon Move motif Enlarging or reducing motif proportionally turn stitch width knob to the rig...

Page 145: ... center of motif 1 is shown in the the Display the embroidery hoop is moved until the needle is positioned exactly in the center of the embroidery motif when the function Virtual positioning 2 is activated touch Motif center icon again the first stitch of the motif will be marked again in the Display touch Select hoop icon touch Motif center icon Motif Center 2 034790 50 04 _2013 03_Manual_B560_EN...

Page 146: ...ing the needle position moves to the selected area if the icon Virtual positioning 1 is activated yellow framed the hoop is moved to position the needle over the selected area Absolute embroidery check If the thread breaks the blunt pen can also be placed on the area of the Display where the thread broke The hoop moves to that area The Check motif size function reads the attached hoop size and sti...

Page 147: ...n 1 5x Zoom touch Zoom icon 1 5x the enlarged view of the motif is scaled down by one step Icon inactive the position of the motif can be moved to any position within the hoop directly in the Display by using the finger Icon active yellow framed the view of the motif can be moved to any position the hoop directly in the Display by using the finger the embroider position is not changed Moving the M...

Page 148: ...new thread details appear touch Back icon the altered thread details are displayed Motif colors touch Thread color icon scroll with the arrow icons until the desired color appears select the desired color or touch 0 9 icon and enter the color number via the keyboard touch the white X to close the 0 9 window and confirm the selected color select color icon the new color is reallocated the altered c...

Page 149: ... touch the Select hoop icon touch Basting icon The embroidery motif is outlined with a straight basting stitch This serves as an additional anchoring of the project so that the fabric and stabilizer are adhered The basting is now done along the hoop Deactivating basting touch the icon again Basting stitches are deactivated This function remains active even if a new motif is selected touch Basting ...

Page 150: ...are regarded as new motifs when they are recalled That is why all percentages say 100 and the former alteration can no longer be seen Embroidery computer memory select desired motif alter if desired The motif to be saved is displayed in a yellow frame Embroidery computer icon is active the My Designs folder is opened automatically the system memory capacity free capacity is displayed in percent in...

Page 151: ...y free capacity is shown in percentage in the green bar select the motif to be saved the motif is saved on the stick Empty memory sticks are available as optional accessory at the BERNINA dealer USB sticks produced by any other manufacturers may not be supported especially USB sticks with large storage capacity 034790 50 04 _2013 03_Manual_B560_EN ...

Page 152: ...f select desired motif insert BERNINA USB stick press Selection button touch Save icon The motif to be saved is displayed in a yellow frame touch Embroidery computer icon or USB stick icon select the motif to be overwritten confirm with the motif is now saved at the previously selected position 034790 50 04 _2013 03_Manual_B560_EN ...

Page 153: ... USB stick icon or touch Embroidery computer icon or touch My Design icon touch Delete icon 1 select the motif to be deleted confirm with the motif is deleted Cancelling deleting touch the deleting is cancelled the previous screen appears 034790 50 04 _2013 03_Manual_B560_EN ...

Page 154: ...eleting touch the deleting is cancelled the previous screen appears When embroidering there are two options to choose from 1 My Designs 2 USB stick the stick must be inserted touch the button of which the data should be deleted It is possible to delete the content of the folder My Designs or the USB stick all at once 1 2 034790 50 04 _2013 03_Manual_B560_EN ...

Page 155: ...ion the center points of the hoop small attachment clamps over the bracket of the embroidery arm press down until it clicks in position release the attaching mechanism of the hoop Removing the hoop press both of the attaching mechanisms of the hoop toward each other lift the hoop up to remove press Embroidery menu button or Start Stop button on the headframe the hoop moves the hoop is read As soon...

Page 156: ...ng Interrupting the process press Start Stop button on the headframe the embroidery computer stops Completing the color press Start Stop button on the headframe the embroidery computer embroiders all the sections in the color activated the embroidery computer stops automatically when complete both threads are automatically cut Changing color the embroidery computer switches automatically to the ne...

Page 157: ... control the sewing computer stops Completing the color press the foot control the embroidery computer embroiders all the sections in the color activated the embroidery computer stops automatically when complete both threads are automatically cut Changing color the emboidery computer switches automatically to the next color change color of the upper thread accordingly embroider with the new color ...

Page 158: ... the right portion enlarged This makes it easier to check the embroidery sequence the message to operate the stitch width and stitch length knobs appears turn the knobs to the left or to the right the hoop moves along the embroidery sequence backwards or forwards turn the stitch width knob slowly the hoop is moved stitch by stitch turn the stitch length knob slowly the hoop is moved in big steps t...

Page 159: ...ace the stitch plate Lubricating turn power switch to 0 off remove plug from electrical outlet squeeze 1 or 2 drops of BERNINA oil into the hook race turn power switch to I on run the sewing computer for a short time without thread so sewing project is not soiled ATTENTION Disconnect plug from the socket before cleaning or lubricating Never use alcohol petrol white spirit or any type of solvent to...

Page 160: ...he screw 1 on the headframe with the angular Torx wrench turn headframe cover slightly to the left then slide it upwards and remove remove remnants of thread attach headframe and retighten screw Faulty stitching Upper thread breaks Lower thread breaks Needle breaks Remnants of thread between the tension discs Incorrectly threaded Remnants of thread under the bobbin case spring Upper thread tension...

Page 161: ...ed by the message don t save update data in a folder unzip update data Display is inactive Calibration data incorrect ECO function active re calibrate the Display in the Setup Program turn off ECO function Lower thread indicator reacts Thread used broken Bobbin inserted incorrectly Brake spring is missing wind thread and thread insert bobbin correctly insert brake spring into bobbin case Stitch wi...

Page 162: ...ogram turn handwheel check hook system Remove any thread lint from the hook area bobbin case position the module correctly to the sewing computer Plug the cable in the outlet provided an animation shows that emboidery software is loaded adjust according to User Instructions page 47 Lower feed dog press the Feed dog button The feed dog is lowered Upper thread used up Lower thread indicator has reac...

Page 163: ... the Mega Hoop to lower 3 position re position the embroidery motif The area within the hoop can be embroidered reduce the motif size or attach a bigger hoop The area within the hoop can be embroidered delete data from USB stick check that the USB stick is inserted correctly and re start the sewing computer the software was correctly updated Personal data could not be recovered Mega Hoop center mo...

Page 164: ...ation will only appear again after a further approx 180 000 stitches the sewing computer must be taken to an authorised BERNINA dealer servicing shop The message appears after approx 2 000 000 stitches Once the servicing has been performed by an authorised BERNINA dealer servicing shop the stitch counter is reset to 0 zero and the message disappears The message can be deleted temporarily by touchi...

Page 165: ...164 Stitch patterns Overview Stitch patterns Practical stitches Buttonholes Decorative stitches Nature 034790 50 04 _2013 03_Manual_B560_EN ...

Page 166: ...165 Stitch patterns Cross stitches Satin stitches Ornamental stitches 034790 50 04 _2013 03_Manual_B560_EN ...

Page 167: ...166 Stitch patterns Heirloom stitches Novelty Stitches Quilt stitches 034790 50 04 _2013 03_Manual_B560_EN ...

Page 168: ...167 Stitch patterns Alphabets Block Double Block 034790 50 04 _2013 03_Manual_B560_EN ...

Page 169: ...168 Stitch patterns Script Cyrillic 034790 50 04 _2013 03_Manual_B560_EN ...

Page 170: ...169 Stitch patterns Hiragana 034790 50 04 _2013 03_Manual_B560_EN ...

Page 171: ...ion please go to www bernina com 5series Free Standing Lace Basic CutWork Fringes Application 118 5mm 67 1mm FQ515 98 3mm 98 6mm FQ394 112 6mm 116 9mm FQ600 100 4mm 111 0mm WP224 80 6mm 70 7mm CM211 93 2mm 98 0mm LJ599 95 7mm 98 2mm LJ600 127 3mm 111 1mm WS610 034790 50 04 _2013 03_Manual_B560_EN ...

Page 172: ... bernina com 5series 86 2mm 75 1mm 174 0mm 49 5mm NB385 HE428 126 5mm 262 8mm NB749 123 4mm 67 6mm NB481 128 1mm 92 6mm FB106 96 1mm 106 0mm CM198 101 1mm 89 5mm FB148 99 3mm 99 6mm FB033 64 6mm 80 7mm FB323 84 2mm 90 6mm NA241 75 6mm 103 7mm NA959 132 3mm 170 9mm FQ871 034790 50 04 _2013 03_Manual_B560_EN ...

Page 173: ... 159 6mm FQ522 90 3mm 141 4mm FQ527 58 3mm 83 1mm BD182 65 6mm 61 8mm FP246 88 0mm 84 4mm FP814 72 6mm 151 4mm WS641 90 3mm 156 3mm FQ562 80 0mm 90 6mm FQ722 123 9mm 142 5mm FQ808 103 1mm 162 8mm HE700 034790 50 04 _2013 03_Manual_B560_EN ...

Page 174: ...173 Embroidery motifs Lace 132 9mm 53 6mm FB423 91 2mm 90 7mm NX696 63 8mm 63 7mm HG341 121 7mm 121 6mm FB461 97 9mm 88 1mm NX957 52 3mm 33 8mm FB422 034790 50 04 _2013 03_Manual_B560_EN ...

Page 175: ...tion please go to www bernina com 5series 99 8mm 82 3mm CK667 90 2mm 72 5mm HE456 73 4mm 60 2mm CM013 89 1mm 85 7mm CK738 119 0mm 167 1mm CM348 100 3mm 97 5mm CM376 83 8mm 83 8mm NA667 88 4mm 53 4mm RC244 75 8mm 54 2mm SP266 63 2mm 63 5mm SP980 034790 50 04 _2013 03_Manual_B560_EN ...

Page 176: ...tifs Quilting 109 5mm 160 3mm BD568 89 7mm 89 6mm BD563 63 9mm 126 0mm BD562 120 6mm 120 6mm BD569 109 9mm 109 9mm BD554 63 5mm 61 1mm BD501 61 5mm 60 7mm BD502 67 1mm 215 4mm BD669 034790 50 04 _2013 03_Manual_B560_EN ...

Page 177: ...otifs Borders 30 7mm 141 0mm NB651 23 6mm 206 4mm FQ810 31 8mm 209 6mm CM473 HG455 136 4mm 28 6mm FQ559 26 3mm 175 9mm NB520 132 8mm 29 2mm FB436 26 4mm 71 1mm FQ741 137 0mm 258 6mm 034790 50 04 _2013 03_Manual_B560_EN ...

Page 178: ...motifs Seasons 84 9mm 79 3mm HE969 50 0mm 158 6mm HG177 63 3mm 129 5mm HE563 73 4mm 84 2mm HE543 90 4mm 117 2mm CM287 80 8mm 130 9mm FQ748 45 8mm 96 0mm CM426 110 3mm 115 7mm HE900 034790 50 04 _2013 03_Manual_B560_EN ...

Page 179: ...178 Alphabets Alphabets Anniversary Swiss Block Drifter Russian Textbook 034790 50 04 _2013 03_Manual_B560_EN ...

Page 180: ...179 Notes Notes 034790 50 04 _2013 03_Manual_B560_EN ...

Page 181: ... Embroidery hoop 154 Presser foot 24 Presser foot lifter 19 Slide on table 18 Stitch plate 25 Audio System Altering 48 Function 48 BSR 48 Stitch pattern 48 B Back to basic setting 51 Back icon 34 132 Balance Back to basic setting 58 Buttonhole 82 Compensating correcting 35 37 39 58 Correcting 58 Glossary 8 Practical and decorative stitches alphabets 58 Basic setting Embroidery settings 47 Presser ...

Page 182: ...ing stitch patterns 111 Opening saved combination 111 Overwriting stitch pattern combination 114 Combination Combination repeat 43 Combination subdivider 1 42 Combination subdivider 2 42 Deleting single stitch pattern 40 Deleting the whole combination 43 Mirror image left right 43 Securing 42 Compensating material 76 Compensation Height of seam 76 Layers 76 Connection BSR 13 99 Embroidery module 1...

Page 183: ...y motif 130 Menu 155 Start 154 Thread breakage 157 Via Start Stop button 155 Via Foot control 156 Embroidery computer Function buttons 127 Embroidery needle 16 117 123 Entry in embroidery mode 128 Lowering the feed dog 123 Memory 149 Preparation 123 Straight stitch Cut Work stitch plate 123 Embroidery menu Color information bar 136 Color number 137 Disengage jump stitches 137 Edit 137 Embroidery m...

Page 184: ...ht up down 39 Needle position 38 Pattern repeat 38 Permanent sewing in reverse 39 Presser foot indicator 39 Presser foot pressure 39 Securing 38 Security program 39 Upper thread tension 38 Functions buttonholes 36 37 Adjusting buttonhole length 36 Balance 37 Buttonhole slit width 37 Manual buttonhole 36 Presser foot indicator 37 Presser foot pressure 37 Programming buttonhole length 36 Securing 36...

Page 185: ...ng bobbin 21 Jump stitches 121 K Key to Signs 8 Knob Stitch length width 12 13 31 L Leaving active display 34 132 Long term memory Buttonhole 87 Lower thread Bobbin fil 119 Cutting 13 21 Darning and embroidery threads 119 Free hand sewing 95 Indicator 49 Inserting bobbin 21 Sewing 95 Threading 21 123 Winding 20 Winding while sewing 20 With decorative stitches 95 Lubricating 158 M Main switch 13 Ma...

Page 186: ...and stitch length 64 Customizing stitch pattern individually 63 Return to basic settings 63 Personal program 106 109 Altering overwriting stitch patterns 108 Creating personal display 106 Deleting stitch patterns 109 Preparing stitch patterns 106 Programming saving stitch patterns 106 Programming saving second stitch pattern 107 Stitch pattern selection in personal program 107 Polyester thread 14 ...

Page 187: ...dery hoop 154 Embroidery module 122 Needle 22 Presser foot 24 Slide on table 18 Stitch plate 25 Reset Deleting user data 51 Reset settings 51 S Safety Instructions 2 3 Satin stitch 70 121 Save Embroidery motif 149 150 Stitch pattern 106 107 Stitch pattern combination 110 Scrolling down up 33 Seam Blind 73 Edges 72 Visible 73 Seam guide As guide 72 Seam ripper 9 81 Securing 34 36 38 42 Securing pro...

Page 188: ...25 Iron on interfacing 126 Spray adhesive 125 Water soluble stabilizer 126 Stabilizer and interfacing 80 Standard Accessory 9 11 117 Start Stop Button 30 127 Starting to embroider 154 Step stitch 121 Stipple quilting 97 Stitch pattern selection Direct 62 Menu selection 32 Stitch number 32 62 Stitch patterns Adjusting individually 63 Deleting 40 43 109 111 Display 33 Personal memory 63 Selecting 33...

Page 189: ...ges 72 Topstitching Edges 72 Narrow wide 72 Topstitching outer edges 72 Triple straight stitch 60 65 Triple zig zag 60 66 Troubleshooting 159 163 Tutorial 32 54 BSR 54 Buttonholes 54 Embroidery 54 Miscellaneous 54 Needle 54 Presser foot 54 Presser foot lifter 54 Quilting 54 Sewing techniques 54 Thread Threading 54 Troubleshooting 54 Types of fabric 56 Types of lettering Altering size 105 Choosing ...

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