BERNINA Q 16
User manual
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Page 3: ...rictest requirements of technology and user friendliness product design was also at the forefront of their development After all we sell our products to creative people like you who do not only apprec...
Page 4: ...2 5 Needle and stitch plate 29 Adjusting the needle stop up down 29 Raising and lowering the needle 29 Changing the needle 30 Changing the stitch plate 30 2 6 Bobbin thread 31 Winding the bobbin 31 T...
Page 5: ...version 62 Updating firmware 62 7 2 Machine 63 Cleaning the screen 63 Cleaning the bobbin case 63 Cleaning the hook 65 Lubricating the machine 65 7 3 Quilting table 66 Cleaning and maintenance 66 Mov...
Page 6: ...machine outdoors Do not use the machine as a toy You must take extra care if the machine is being used by children or in the vicinity of children This machine can be used by children over the age of e...
Page 7: ...eedles Always use an original BERNINA stitch plate Using the wrong stitch plate can result in needle breakage To disconnect set the power switch to 0 and then remove the plug from the outlet Do not un...
Page 8: ...ted products In a double insulated product two systems of insulation are provided instead of grounding No grounding means is provided on a double insulated product nor should a means for grounding be...
Page 9: ...if not avoided WARNING Designates a medium risk hazard which can lead to serious injuries if not avoided CAUTION Designates a low risk hazard which can lead to minor or moderate injuries if not avoid...
Page 10: ...ERNINA YouTube Channel On YouTube we offer a wide range of how to videos and support concerning the most important functions of our machines Detailed explanations are also provided as for the various...
Page 11: ...more about events thrilling projects as well as tips and tricks all about sewing quilting and embroidering We will keep you informed and we are looking forward to presenting you the one or the other...
Page 12: ...NINA 12 1 3 Machine Overview front left 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 7 1 Hook cover 5 Thread guide slot 2 Stitch plate 6 Sewing light 3 Thread cutter 7 Thread guide top left 4 Thread guide bottom 8 Thread guide top...
Page 13: ...NA 13 Overview front right 1 2 3 4 7 8 9 10 6 5 1 Presser foot 6 Thread take up lever 2 Needle threader 7 Thread guide 3 Thread guide 8 Screen 4 Thread regulator 9 Thread eyelet 5 Handwheel front 10 A...
Page 14: ...My BERNINA 14 Overview rear left 1 2 3 4 5 1 Air vents 4 Thread guide rod with eyelets 2 Handwheel rear 5 Spool pin left 3 Spool pin right...
Page 15: ...t 1 2 3 4 6 5 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 Stitch plate 7 Spool pin 2 Presser foot 8 Thread guide rod 3 Thread regulator 9 Handwheel rear 4 Handwheel front 10 Thread pre tension 5 Bobbin winding unit 11 Air vents...
Page 16: ...Purpose Darning foot 9 For free motion quilting Thread lubrication unit To improve stitch quality when working with metallic threads and using adhesive sprays or iron on batting Silicone oil To fill...
Page 17: ...d spool For evenly drawing off thread from large spools 130 705 H PRO 100 needles Set of 5 For any common applications Needle threader To thread the double needle Screwdriver red To adjust the thread...
Page 18: ...the other To reduce the risk of electrical shock this plug is intended to fit in a polarized outlet only one way If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet reverse the plug If it still does not fit...
Page 19: ...er control Set the value with the slider control Reset the value by tapping Field Plus Minus Plus increase Minus reduce the value Yellow frame Indication that the set value differs from the basic valu...
Page 20: ...ters Numbers and mathematical characters Show the available numbers and mathematical characters Special characters Show the available special characters Confirm Confirm the entry and leave the submenu...
Page 21: ...will be displayed Calling up the Tutorial In the tutorial you will find information on and explanations of various topics relating to quilting and the machine Tap Home Tap Tutorial Select the required...
Page 22: ...various calculations Tap Home Tap Calculator A calculator with standard functions will be displayed Resetting the stitch counter With the stitch counter you can count the number of stitches per quilt...
Page 23: ...To switch the machine on set the power switch to I To switch the machine off set the power switch to O 2 2 Attaching the spool holder Required parts and tools Spool pin Thread eyelet attachment Torx T...
Page 24: ...chine 24 Place the spool holder on the machine such that both spool pins 1 are positioned in front of the thread guide 2 1 2 Slide the spool pin forward until it lies against the machine housing Tight...
Page 25: ...the foot control to the desired length Insert the cable of the foot control into the connection 1 1 Place the foot control under the table Programming the back kick The back kick of the foot control c...
Page 26: ...the foot control the selected function will be carried out Using the single stitch securing function With Single stitch securing you can trigger the following functions Pull the bobbin thread upward...
Page 27: ...nual mode has been selected the machine will start sewing immediately To stop the machine press the foot control briefly with your heel again The machine will stop but kick start mode will remain acti...
Page 28: ...l disappear 2 4 Presser foot Raising and lowering the presser foot With Presser foot position To alter the presser foot position tap Presser foot position on the sewing screen Display Presser foot pos...
Page 29: ...should be when the machine stops To alter the needle stop position tap Needle stop up down Display Needle stop position Needle stops up Needle stops down Raising and lowering the needle With foot cont...
Page 30: ...nd tools New needle Torx T6 screwdriver Raise the needle Lower or remove the presser foot Switch the machine off Loosen the screw Pull the needle away in a downward direction Insert the new needle wit...
Page 31: ...thread Winding the bobbin Place the empty bobbin on the spool axis such that the label on the bobbin is not visible Place the spool on the right spool pin Insert the thread first in the eyelet positio...
Page 32: ...ll appear If required adjust the winding speed The value set will be displayed As soon as the bobbin is full the machine will stop automatically Remove the bobbin and cut the thread with the thread cu...
Page 33: ...e the bobbin from the bobbin case Insert a new bobbin such that the label on the bobbin is visible Pull the thread into the bobbin case slot Pull the thread to the left under the spring and into the o...
Page 34: ...eplace the bobbin thread check whether the bobbin thread tension is 220 mN Required parts and tools Bobbin thread tension gauge Screwdriver red Hold the latch of the bobbin case Insert the bobbin case...
Page 35: ...rger screw on the bobbin counterclockwise To increase the thread tension turn the larger screw on the bobbin clockwise Hold down overhanging thread with your finger and cut with the thread cutter Inse...
Page 36: ...ble in the appendix and enter and confirm the value see page 74 During quilting the percentage display will run backwards A flashing symbol next to Bobbin filling indicates that the bobbin thread quan...
Page 37: ...the spool and then in the front left eyelet 2 of the thread guide First guide the thread on the left hand side of the machine through an upper thread guide 3 1 2 3 Hold the thread above the thread gui...
Page 38: ...to be released on the left Guide the thread on the right hand side of the machine in the direction of the arrow around the thread regulator 7 Guide the thread up and thread into the take up lever 8 f...
Page 39: ...ull the thread behind the hook to the left 10 9 11 Pull the thread from left to right in front of the hook 12 and the needle and through the thread guide until it clips into the wire hook 12 Slowly re...
Page 40: ...to the rear until the end of the thread is pulled through the needle Pull the thread over the thread cutter 13 from the back to the front then cut 13 Check whether the thread is correctly positioned...
Page 41: ...are illustrated only where they differ from normal threading Required parts and tools Needle threader Threading the left thread Prerequisite The double needle is inserted The needle is in the upper p...
Page 42: ...up and thread into the take up lever 8 from the back to the front Guide the thread down and into the left opening of the thread guide underneath the service door Guide the thread from the right into t...
Page 43: ...ine through the upper right thread guied then pull in the direction of the arrow through the lower thread guide Hold the thread above the lower thread guide with your left hand and guide it with your...
Page 44: ...revious step Close the service door Guide the thread on the right hand side of the machine in the direction of the arrow through the thread regulator Guide the thread up and thread into the take up le...
Page 45: ...Setting up the machine 45 Insert the thread into the needle threader slot Thread it into the right needle using the needle threader...
Page 46: ...rview Setup Program Tap Home Tap Setup Pogram 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 Securing stitches 4 Setting Sound 2 Personal settings 5 Machine settings 3 Monitoring functions 6 Needle laser pointer 3 2 Selecting the lan...
Page 47: ...Personalizing the screen Selecting the background color and pattern Tap Home Tap Setup Pogram Tap Personal settings Select the desired color and pattern for the screen background Altering the welcome...
Page 48: ...choice and confirm your entry Adjusting the screen brightness Tap Home Tap Setup Pogram Tap Machine settings Tap Screen settings 1 2 Adjust the screen brightness in the top section of the screen 1 Cal...
Page 49: ...front display 1 A cross will be displayed on the screen Tap the middle of the cross with a blunt object Further crosses will be shown on the screen one by one in different positions Tap the middle of...
Page 50: ...5 Setting sounds Tap Home Tap Setup Pogram Tap Setting Sound 1 2 3 To switch all audio signals on or off tap Switching sounds on off 1 To adjust the sound type when tapping on icons tap Tone or Switch...
Page 51: ...on or off When the bobbin thread monitor is switched on the machine stops automatically as soon as the bobbin thread sensor indicates 0 3 7 Setting the securing stitches Tap Home Tap Setup Pogram Tap...
Page 52: ...upper thread tension 3 9 Managing user profiles Personal settings can be saved in up to five user profiles Creating a user profile Tap User profile on the sewing screen To create a new user profile t...
Page 53: ...indow Deleting a user profile Tap User profile Tap Info next to the profile to be deleted The profile will be displayed Tap Deleting a user profile The selected profile will be deleted and will no lon...
Page 54: ...ry if the sensors do not register any movement between the fabric and stitch plate and immediately starts sewing again once the sensors register movement NOTICE The machine starts sewing immediately e...
Page 55: ...r To enter the address of your specialist BERNINA dealer tap Address Enter and confirm the address of the dealer To enter the telephone number for your specialist BERNINA dealer tap Phone number Enter...
Page 56: ...e settings Tap Information Tap Service data To save the service data tap Export the service data While the data is being saved the icon will appear dark with a white border Once the icon appears gray...
Page 57: ...uce less lint They are mainly offered in sizes of 30 40 50 60 and 100 wt 1 The finer polyester threads 50 and 60 wt are very well suited to use as bobbin thread and are also available pre wound Silk t...
Page 58: ...Very thin From 60 70 80 If the thread breaks frequently use a thicker needle Further tips Make sure that you thread the needle correctly see page 36 see page 32 Determine the appropriate thread tensi...
Page 59: ...4 6 Sewing the borders of the quilt To make a beautiful quilt sewing the borders of the quilt with precision is extremely important To prevent the border from curling when quilting the borders of the...
Page 60: ...pattern before you sew it onto the quilting project Sewing samples are excellent for this Always use the same materials for the sewing sample that you will be using for your quilting project Only in t...
Page 61: ...per thread until the bobbin thread comes up Cut the threads at the starting point and finishing point 6 2 Starting and stopping the machine Press the foot control at the front all the way down and kee...
Page 62: ...update You can download the latest firmware version from the website www bernina com and set it up according to the firmware update installation instructions which you can likewise find on the website...
Page 63: ...te has been successfully completed To start the firmware update tap Start firmware update Wait until the firmware update has finished 7 2 Machine Cleaning the screen Wipe the screen with a soft slight...
Page 64: ...the outside The opening 2 of the brake spring must face in the same direction as the opening of the bobbin case 1 2 Press both upper tips into the upper openings on the bottom of the bobbin case unti...
Page 65: ...en the hook cover Remove the bobbin case Remove dust fabric and thread lint with the brush Insert the bobbin case Close the hook cover Lubricating the machine The machine should be lubricated once a d...
Page 66: ...th a mild soap and water Wipe the table with a damp cloth then rub dry If required use a mild soap and water Moving or transporting the table NOTICE The following instructions apply only to quilting t...
Page 67: ...e handwheel inward and turn counterclockwise Upper thread used up Fit and thread a new upper thread cone Response from bobbin thread monitor Check bobbin thread and wind up if necessary Too much fabri...
Page 68: ...A USB stick optional accessory The recovery of personal data has failed The software update has been successful but the personal data could not be recovered Make sure that the data and settings have b...
Page 69: ...ce interval is reached 8 2 Troubleshooting The following information will help you to remedy possible machine faults yourself Check whether The upper and bobbin thread are correctly threaded The needl...
Page 70: ...Not threaded properly Check the upper thread Substandard or old thread Use quality thread Stitch hole or hook tip damaged Get in contact with the specialist BERNINA dealer Lower thread breaks Bobbin t...
Page 71: ...ist BERNINA dealer Upper thread monitor doesn t react Switched off in the Setup Program Activate it in the Setup Program Bobbin thread monitor doesn t react Switched off in the Setup Program Activate...
Page 72: ...ations 72 9 Technical specifications Designation Value Unit Throat space 16 5 419 in mm Maximum sewing speed 2000 spm rpm Weight of the machine 22 5 kg Input voltage 100 240 V Protection class Electri...
Page 73: ...nces 10 2 Dispose of the machine BERNINA International AG is committed to environmental protection We make every effort to increase the environmental friendliness of our products by continually improv...
Page 74: ...0 100 polyester 30 59 Fantastico 100 polyester 40 107 Magnifico 100 polyester 40 105 Twist 100 polyester 40 109 King Tut 100 cotton 40 94 Omni 100 polyester 40 81 Lava 100 polyester 35 87 Rainbows 100...
Page 75: ...lide 100 polyester 40 128 Cairo quilt 100 cotton 40 82 Cairo quilt 100 cotton Tex 35 50 83 Wonderfil Konfetti 100 polyester 50 77 Wonderfil Decobob 100 polyester 80 205 Invisafil 100 polyester 100 260...
Page 76: ...19 Adjust basic values 19 Navigation 18 Updating 62 Fitting the spool pin 23 Foot control 25 Connecting 25 Programming the back kick 25 Functions activate deactivate 19 L Lubricating the machine 65 N...
Page 77: ...n 57 Threading 32 36 41 Bobbin thread 32 Double needle 41 Setting up 36 Upper thread 36 Total number of stitches 54 Troubleshooting 69 U Upper thread 36 Setting the tension 51 Setting up threading 36...
Page 78: ...in partnership with BERNINA International AG CH 8266 Steckborn Switzerland www bernina com Copyright by BERNINA International AG 1048025 00B 04 2020 01...
