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Creating a user profile

> Tap «User profile» on the sewing screen.

> To create a new user profile, tap «Plus».

> Adjust the upper thread tension.
> Set the number of stitches per inch.

– Setting will be used in BSR1 and BSR2 modes.

> Adjust the idle speed.

– Setting will be used in BSR1 mode.

> Adjust the speed for manual mode.
> Confirm entries.
> Enter and confirm profile name.

– The data will be saved. The new profile will be displayed in the profile overview.

> Close the window.

Saving settings as a user profile

> Tap «User profile».

> Tap «Plus».

– The altered values will be displayed in a new profile.

> Confirm entries.

Summary of Contents for Q 20

Page 1: ...BERNINA Q 20 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: ...esser foot 28 2 6 Needle and stitch plate 29 Adjusting the needle stop up down 29 Raising and lowering the needle 29 Changing the needle 29 Changing the stitch plate 30 2 7 Bobbin thread 31 Winding th...

Page 5: ...ce Programm 65 7 2 Machine 66 Cleaning the screen 66 Calibrating the screen 66 Cleaning the bobbin case 67 Cleaning the hook 68 Lubricating the machine 69 7 3 Quilting frame 70 Checking and cleaning t...

Page 6: ...t use the machine outdoors Do not use the machine as a toy Increased caution is advised when the machine is used by or near children This machine can be used by children over the age of eight as well...

Page 7: ...switch to 0 Do not use bent needles Always use an original BERNINA stitch plate The wrong stitch plate can cause needle breakage To disconnect set the power switch to 0 and then remove the plug from t...

Page 8: ...are provided instead of grounding No grounding means is provided on a double insulated product nor should a means for grounding be added to the product Servicing a double insulated product requires e...

Page 9: ...ad to serious injuries if not avoided CAUTION Designates a low risk hazard which can lead to minor or moderate injuries if not avoided NOTICE Designates a hazard which can lead to material damage if n...

Page 10: ...tunity to exchange ideas with other sewing quilting and embroidery enthusiasts I wish you lots of pleasure BERNINA YouTube Channel On YouTube we offer a wide range of how to videos and support concern...

Page 11: ...earn 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 ot...

Page 12: ...left 1 2 4 5 6 7 8 11 10 9 3 1 Hook cover 7 Sewing light 2 Stitch plate 8 Thread guide top left 3 Air vents 9 Thread guide rod with eyelets 4 Thread cutter 10 Thread stand 5 Thread guide bottom 11 Th...

Page 13: ...nt right 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 11 10 1 Presser foot 7 Thread guide 2 Needle threader 8 Screen 3 Thread guide 9 Thread pre tension 4 Thread regulator 10 Thread cutter 5 Handwheel front 11 Bobbin winding un...

Page 14: ...nly 8 Connection automation 2 Locking lever Handle frame model only 9 Connection control unit 3 Handwheel rear 10 Connection USB cable 4 Air vents 11 Connection handle rear 5 Power switch 12 Connectio...

Page 15: ...and using adhesive sprays or iron on batting Silicone oil To fill the thread lubrication unit Spool disc To support the regular unwinding of the thread from the spool To fix small spools onto the vert...

Page 16: ...ing the hook area Microfiber cleaning cloth For cleaning the screen Grub screw replacement For securing the needle Sewing machine oil To oil the machine Bobbin thread tension gauge For measuring and a...

Page 17: ...e Scroll to next display Back Scroll to previous display Activate deactivate functions Figure Element Status Switch Function is activated Function is deactivated Adjust values Illustration Name Purpos...

Page 18: ...leting Delete the last character Lower case characters Show the available letters in lower case letters Upper case characters Show the available letters in upper case letters Numbers and mathematical...

Page 19: ...culator 3 eco mode 6 Stitch counter Sewing screen Sewing screen Frame model 1 2 3 4 5 6 2 7 8 9 10 1 Upper thread tension 6 Needle stop up down 2 Raising lowering the presser foot 7 Stitches 3 User pr...

Page 20: ...the screen Tap the window or function for which help is required Double tap Home Tap the object for which help is required Help for the selected object will be displayed Calling up the Tutorial The t...

Page 21: ...he calculator can be used for 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...

Page 22: ...t turn the power plug over If the turned over power plug still does not fit have an appropriate power socket installed Contact your electrician Do not modify the power plug in any way Switching the ma...

Page 23: ...chine 23 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 24: ...ert 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 can be programmed with functions such as Ra...

Page 25: ...l the bobbin thread upward with a single stitch Sew a programmed number of securing stitches Prerequisite The back kick is programmed with Single stitch securing see page 24 To pull the bobbin thread...

Page 26: ...function is active the function programmed for the back kick will be deactivated The back kick then serves only to start and stop the machine The KickSstart function will be ended immediately in case...

Page 27: ...right handle Select the desired function for the button 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 No function 5 Raising lowering the presser foot 2 Starting and stopping the machine 6 Reducing stitching speed 3 Single stitch...

Page 28: ...hes press down the button programmed with the function until the programmed securing stitches have been stitched 2 5 Presser foot Raising and lowering the presser foot On the sewing screen With handle...

Page 29: ...lowering the needle With foot control Sit down model Prerequisite The back kick can be programmed with the Raising lowering the needle function see page 24 To raise or lower the needle press the foot...

Page 30: ...the stitch plate in the following cases If you want to work with a double needle If the stitch plate is damaged Switch the machine off Remove the presser foot Remove the needle At the marking on the u...

Page 31: ...the right spool pin Insert the thread first in the eyelet positioned vertically above the spool and then in the right rear eyelet of the thread guide Guide the thread once around the thread pre tensi...

Page 32: ...nds Simultaneously the display window Set winding speed will appear If required adjust the winding speed The value set will be displayed As soon as the bobbin is full the machine will stop Remove the...

Page 33: ...atch of the bobbin case Remove the bobbin case Remove 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 th...

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: ...ead the thread tension To reduce the thread tension turn the larger screw on the bobbin counterclockwise To increase the thread tension turn the larger screw on the bobbin clockwise Hold down overhang...

Page 36: ...bobbin must be entered after each winding of the bobbin thread Tap Bobbin filling Tap the value next to Yards on full Bobbin If you are using pre wound bobbins enter and confirm the indicated thread...

Page 37: ...cal spool pin For smaller spools or parralel wound spools use the horizontal spool pin optional accessory Prerequisite Needle ist raised IMPORTANT Presser foot is raised The machine is switched on Pla...

Page 38: ...side of the machine 5 4 IMPORTANT Check whether the presser foot has been raised and consequently whether the thread tension discs have been opened Pull the thread in a wide arc around the thread gui...

Page 39: ...back to the front 7 8 Guide the thread down first into the slot of the thread guide 9 underneath the service door then from the right into the thread guide on the needle bar 10 Slowly press and hold d...

Page 40: ...ok 12 and the needle and through the thread guide until it catches on the wire hook 12 Slowly release the lever and the thread simultaneously The thread is pushed through the needle eye Pull the loop...

Page 41: ...orrectly and must be rethreaded If you are using iron on batting or spray baste your quilt first guide the thread on the left hand side of the machine in sequence through the left eyelet through the t...

Page 42: ...the presser foot has been raised and consequently whether the thread tension discs have been opened Pull the thread in a wide arc around the thread guide 6 in the direction of the arrow 6 Open the ser...

Page 43: ...ine through the upper right thread guide 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 Place the thread into the slot of the manual threader Thread it into the right needle using the needle threader...

Page 46: ...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 language Tap H...

Page 47: ...3 Setting up the screen Personalizing the screen Tap Home Tap Setup Pogram Tap Personal settings Select the desired color 2 and pattern 3 for the screen background 1 2 3 The welcome message 1 is disp...

Page 48: ...e message tap the text field Enter the text of your choice and confirm your entry Adjusting the screen brightness Tap Home Tap Setup Pogram Tap Machine settings Tap Screen settings 1 2 Adjust the scre...

Page 49: ...s can be switched on or off individually or generally in the Setting Sound In addition you can choose among 4 sounds to indicate when functions are being selected Tap Home Tap Setup Pogram Tap Setting...

Page 50: ...ter manual for more information Tap Home Tap Setup Pogram Tap Needle laser pointer settings 1 2 Switch the needle laser pointer on or off 1 Adjust the brightness of the needle laser pointer 2 3 7 Sett...

Page 51: ...p Home Tap Setup Pogram Tap Securing stitches Set the desired number of securing stitches 3 9 Adjusting the upper thread tension Tap Upper thread tension on the sewing screen Adjust the upper thread t...

Page 52: ...e used in BSR1 and BSR2 modes Adjust the idle speed Setting will be used in BSR1 mode Adjust the speed for manual mode Confirm entries Enter and confirm profile name The data will be saved The new pro...

Page 53: ...ulates the speed at which the needle moves BSR1 BSR1 is the standard mode This mode is particularly suitable for quilt patterns with many changes of direction It allows uniform quilting even when the...

Page 54: ...you can set only the idle speed 3 13 Displaying the total number of stitches Tap Home Tap Setup Pogram Tap Machine settings Tap Information Tap Machine data 1 The total number of stitches and the numb...

Page 55: ...tap E mail address Enter and confirm the IP address of the dealer 3 15 Saving Service data The service data regarding the current status of the machine can be saved on a USB stick and consequently pro...

Page 56: ...Settings 56 Tap Setup Pogram Tap Machine settings Tap Factory setting To restore the factory settings tap Confirm...

Page 57: ...ess lint Polyester threads are mainly offered in strenghths ranging from 30 wt to 100 wt 1 The finer polyester threads 50 and 60 wt are very well suited to use as bobbin thread and are also available...

Page 58: ...ck 30 40 100 110 Thin 50 60 80 90 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 Determine the appropriate thr...

Page 59: ...nd spool disc on the horizontal spool holder such that there is a little clearance between the spool discs and the spool The spool must be able to rotate slightly while the thread is unwinding so that...

Page 60: ...c to the centre line of the leader Pin the fabric from the centre outwards to the right and left and roll up Attach the upper edge of the quilt backing to the take up leader so that the wrong side is...

Page 61: ...locks are fitted block the horizontal channel locks so that the machine can only be moved to the up and down Select Mode BSR3 Select SPI 2 or SPI 4 Start at the upper left and right corners Pull up th...

Page 62: ...thread up sew a complete stitch while holding the upper thread see page 25 Pull on the upper thread until the bobbin thread comes up Cut the threads at the starting point and finishing point 6 2 Start...

Page 63: ...le will move With the movement of the machine you control the stitch length Additionally you can program 2 buttons on the handles to increase or decrease the speed of the needle see page 26 Sit down m...

Page 64: ...ng an update You can download the latest firmware version from www bernina com and set it up according to the firmware update installation instructions which you can likewise find on the website Perfo...

Page 65: ...Starting the Service Programm The Service Program allows the service technician to fix errors and to readjust individual functions Along with the diagnostic instructions in the service manual the serv...

Page 66: ...eaning the screen Wipe the screen with a soft slightly damp microfiber cloth Calibrating the screen NOTICE Damage to the screen caused by a sharp object Touching the screen with a sharp object can scr...

Page 67: ...To do that tap Calibrating the rear display 2 on the Calibrate screen screen Cleaning the bobbin case CAUTION Electronically driven components Risk of injury near the needle and the hook Switch off t...

Page 68: ...n case until they snap into position Press both lower tips into the lower openings on the bottom of the bobbin case until they snap into position Check whether the brake spring has been inserted corre...

Page 69: ...he machine The machine should be lubricated once a day or after a prolonged period of non use CAUTION Electronically driven components Risk of injury near the needle and the hook Switch off the machin...

Page 70: ...and rub dry Check black rails for deposits and sticky residue Wipe black rails with a cloth and soap solution and rub dry Check that all wheels make contact with the black rails and that the carriace...

Page 71: ...Care and maintenance 71 To lift the table hold the table only by the lower section foot and or base of the tabletop not by the extension elements...

Page 72: ...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 73: ...the BERNINA USB stick optional accessory Make sure that the data and settings have been saved on the BERNINA USB stick optional accessory BERNINA USB stick is not inserted No BERNINA USB stick option...

Page 74: ...erval 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 needle is i...

Page 75: ...e 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...

Page 76: ...pecialist 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 Act...

Page 77: ...chnical specifications For Frame and Sit down model Designation Value Unit Throat space 20 508 mm inch Maximum sewing speed 2200 spm rpm Weight of the machine 29 kg Input voltage 100 240 V Protection...

Page 78: ...e BERNINA International AG is committed to environmental protection We make every effort to increase the environmental friendliness of our products by continually improving their design and production...

Page 79: ...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 80: ...cor 100 polyester dtex 139 2 90 FilTec Glide 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 polyeste...

Page 81: ...re Activate deactivate function 17 Navigation 17 Setting values 17 Updating 64 Fitting the spool pin 22 Foot control 24 Connecting 24 Programming the back kick 24 H Handles Programming the handle butt...

Page 82: ...achine 78 T Thread selection 57 Threading 33 37 41 Bobbin thread 33 Preparation 37 Twin needle 41 Upper thread 37 Total number of stitches 54 Troubleshooting 74 Twin needle 41 Threading 41 U Upper thr...

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Page 84: ...In partnership with BERNINA International AG CH 8266 Steckborn Switzerland www bernina com Copyright by BERNINA International AG 1048005 00A 04 2020 11...

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