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Dear BERNINA 830 customer,

Congratulations! With the purchase of the BERNINA 
830, you have acquired the ultimate sewing and 
embroidery system available in today’s market. By 
purchasing this system, you have established that you 
are a creative person who is looking for the opportunity 
to explore and expand the unlimited world of creativity.

 
The use of modern, future-oriented technologies in the 
computerized sewing and embroidery field coupled with 
the tradition of BERNINA quality and reliability offer you 
the best of the future and the best of the past. With the 
BERNINA 830 system you will be able to sew faster, 
smarter, longer, and more creatively- and with more 
enjoyment. We have put all the dreams that our 
customers have shared with us into this product. 

 
BERNINA wants you to fully enjoy the enormous 
possibilities that the BERNINA 830 sewing system 
offers you. To do so, you must learn all the wonderful 
features of the product. Therefore, don’t hesitate to 
frequent your local BERNINA dealer and tap into the 
knowledge of the BERNINA educators.

I wish you much happiness and great satisfaction while 
enjoying your creative pastime.

H.P. Ueltschi
President 
BERNINA International AG
CH-8266 Steckborn
www.bernina.com

Summary of Contents for Record 830

Page 1: ...he best of the future and the best of the past With the BERNINA 830 system you will be able to sew faster smarter longer and more creatively and with more enjoyment We have put all the dreams that our...

Page 2: ...turn all controls to the OFF 0 12 position then remove the plug from the outlet To unplug pull the plug not the cord Turn all controls OFF to the 0 position when 13 making any adjustments in the needl...

Page 3: ...Accessory Preparation Functions Settings Main Stitch Categories BERNINA World Maintenance Troubleshooting Sewing Stitch Motif Overview Index...

Page 4: ...trice Heilmann CH Winterthur Manual Design Concept Erika Vollenweider Czibulya Typesetting Layout DTP Susanne Ribi Erika Vollenweider Czibulya Copyright 2008 BERNINA International AG CH Steckborn All...

Page 5: ...3 L LE LE L D D D D Sewing Light 1 1 13 3 Pi P votable e e Tr Tr T ip ip ple e le S S Spo ool ol H Hol ol ol ld d der r r r 14 Bobbin 1 1 1 1 1 1 14 4 Winding the e Bobbin 1 1 1 1 15 5 5 5 5 Interrupt...

Page 6: ...alog CD of BUILT IN Embroidery Motifs In plastic bag 4 bobbins 1 adjustable guides 2 wire threader for threading cording for bobbin play 3 tweezers 4 2 nets 5 cording attachment 6 magnifying glass ada...

Page 7: ...on foot 20C Open embroidery foot 40C Sideways motion foot 42 BSR foot BERNINA Specialty presser feet 8 Jeans foot 50 Walking foot It is recommended that BERNINA specialty presser feet be used for spec...

Page 8: ...8 Accessory Box on the back of the box pull both extensions out until they click into place Accessory Free Standing...

Page 9: ...r as well as a compartment for bobbin holders C and presser feet D to remove a bobbin press the compartment holder E lightly buttonhole foot with slide no 3A can be stored in the left compart ment F s...

Page 10: ...10 Sewing Computer Details 1 12 15 11 10 14 13 2 5 8 7 4 6 9 3 16 17 18 19 20 21 23 24 25 26 27 28 22 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 17 16...

Page 11: ...6 Telescope 17 Bobbin pre tension 18 Slide on table socket 19 Darning hoop connection 20 FHS Free Hand System connection 21 Slide speed control 22 Automatic needle threader 23 Needle stop up down butt...

Page 12: ...e Presser Foot with knee push FHS to the right the presser foot is raised and the feed dog is lowered simultaneously Tension is released the feed dog is raised as soon as the first stitch is sewn A B...

Page 13: ...reel insert the cable end plug into A When sewing unwind the cable to the desired length and slip into B or C LED Sewing Light The LED sewing light illuminates the sewing area with no shadows and has...

Page 14: ...hat all the parts snap into place swing spool pin to the right until it is engaged This ensures a good overall view and access to the spool pins eyelet A is used when winding a bobbin A You can presel...

Page 15: ...following the direction of the arrows and pull any excess thread in the direction of the arrows cut off on the thread cutter 5 select the bobbin filling standard 100 Start field touch bobbin symbol ad...

Page 16: ...Lower Thread pull the thread to the right into slit A then left under the spring pull thread over thread cutter B and cut close the bobbin cover slowly the hook swings back to the rear A B Only remov...

Page 17: ...remove to the left Seam Guide press the release button and insert into the groove underside of table from left or right can be moved over the entire table length Scale 0 corresponds to the center nee...

Page 18: ...appears close the message with and start again if the thread has been threaded correctly the start stop button is illuminated green Manual threading follow the two first steps as described above touch...

Page 19: ...the defined groove of the thread holder and pull them back to front over the thread cutter cutting both threads touch the icon Manual Threading on the threading animation screen Next touch the illumin...

Page 20: ...sert the needle with the mulitfunction tool as far as it will go tighten needle clamp screw Changing the Presser Foot raise the needle and presser foot turn power switch to 0 off Releasing the Presser...

Page 21: ...foot and needle turn power switch to 0 off press the stitch plate down at the right back corner B until it flips up remove stitch plate Replacing the Stitch Plate place the stitch plate over the openi...

Page 22: ...ompensation Tool Preparation The feed dog works accurately if the presser foot is level If the presser foot is at an angle when sewing over a thick seam the feed dog cannot grip The fabric may jam To...

Page 23: ...the scale red and in the function icon the basic setting remains visible gray when a change is made the settings are saved by touching touch Reset to return to basic settings touch settings do not cha...

Page 24: ...smoothly down the long groove on the front of the needle Thread Too Thin or Needle Too Thick The thread has too much clearance in the groove there may be skipped stitches or damage to the thread Thre...

Page 25: ...eedle scarf S Needle point here e g medium ball point 70 Needle size shank diameter Fabric Thread Needle size Fine fabrics Fine thread darning thread embroidery thread 70 75 Medium weight fabrics Norm...

Page 26: ...ng 130 705 H Q 75 90 Fine sharp point Straight and topstitching Embroidery 130 705 H E 75 90 Large eye slight ball point Embroidery on all natural and synthetic fabrics Metafil 130 705 H MET 75 90 Lar...

Page 27: ...toring 40 Information 41 Update 42 Version 42 Service Data 42 Cleaning the sewing embroidery computer 43 Cleaning 43 Packing position 43 Calibrating buttonhole foot no 3A 43 Reset Delete User Data 44...

Page 28: ...m these are sewn before the thread is cut Automatic Needle Threader touch button completes the threading process and threads the needle Needle Stop Up Down In the default setting the needle symbol is...

Page 29: ...foot is lowered and raised slightly again so the fabric can be easily positioned When sewing starts the foot is lowered on to the material touch the button again the presser foot is raised and the Fee...

Page 30: ...itches B Alphabets C Buttonholes D Quilt stitches E Personal Program F History G System Settings Setup Program H Tutorial I Creative Consultant J Help K ECO L Embroidery Sewing M mode clr Delete N Sti...

Page 31: ...ing Area Display of the stitch R pattern selected Functions Balance S Thread tension T Pressure foot U pressure Multi Directional V sewing Securing function W Pattern repeat X Security program Y Lower...

Page 32: ...patterns of combinations horizontally vertically or diagonally Moving multiple stitch patterns move parts of stitch patterns combinations horizontally vertically or diagonally Retrieve switches betwee...

Page 33: ...g the multifunction knobs the respective value is visible in the icon Time Alarm set the current time hh mm in the upper part of the screen using the and icons touch the alarm button in the lower part...

Page 34: ...lay screen settings 1 Sewing settings 2 Embroidery settings 3 Display screen calibration 4 Monitoring settings 5 Information 6 Update sewing computer 7 Cleaning the sewing embroidery computer 8 Reset...

Page 35: ...s off the brightness can be set with the stitch length knob or the or icon Welcome Text create or change Welcome Text 3 space bar is at the bottom of the letter keys welcome text 4 appears in the text...

Page 36: ...ctive no securing stitches will be stitched 1 2 3 Se f i 4 s f the tension alteration affects all stitches and stitch patterns and is saved even when the sewing embroidery computer is switched off 4 5...

Page 37: ...or securing stitches in place or function 9 for forward securing stitches two to six securing stitches can be programmed standard no securing stitches programmed Presser foot position when needle stop...

Page 38: ...t Next Page Calibrating the Hoop Adjust Reference Position calibrates the needle to the center of the hoop Adjustments can only be done if the embroidery module is attached select the required hoop an...

Page 39: ...all three positions shown are calibrated touch to save settings The calibration screen can also be opened this way switch sewing embroidery computer off to 0 touch the two needle positioning buttons o...

Page 40: ...wn when scrolling through the different sounds Monitoring Functions The following monitoring functions can be activated or deactivated Lower thread indicator Optimum interlocking of upper and lower th...

Page 41: ...w icon to scroll through to the needle types Language scroll through the languages by touching the arrow icons and select the language required Dealer Details by pressing the respective gray bar the f...

Page 42: ...ch LOG after the data is saved remove the USB stick Updating insert BERNINA USB stick with the new software version touch Update touch Update again to start the process it is then determined if a BERN...

Page 43: ...mbroidery module by hand Follow the on screen instructions to fit the embroidery module back into its original packaging Calibrating buttonhole foot no 3A attach buttonhole foot no 3A touch Start the...

Page 44: ...settings confirm with the previous screen appears touch until the selection menu appears Delete User Data Choose from the following options by pressing bar 2 Sewing Personal Program D Embroidery My D...

Page 45: ...l through the text in the screen use these two icons to go to the previous or next page touch to close the Tutorial screen the last active screen appears The Tutorial provides information and explanat...

Page 46: ...Overcasting Blindhem Buttonholes Zippers Decorative stitching Machine quilting Free motion stitching Appliqu select the desired sewing technique e g buttonhole if the desired technique cannot be foun...

Page 47: ...screen can be opened touch the icon select the desired stitch pattern or the desired function Stitch Pattern This screen displays the following information name of the stitch pattern suitable materia...

Page 48: ...the stitch sewn on the fabric e g the Honeycomb stitch opens up and it does not look correct turn the stitch length knob until the stitch in the right portion of the screen is identical with the stitc...

Page 49: ...the feeding speed difference between the two layers Top layer of fabric is fed too quickly becomes shorter compared to the bottom layer turn the stitch width or stitch length knob counterclock wise to...

Page 50: ...ng mode touch the button screen goes dark power consumption is reduced and the sewing light turned off this mode also acts as a child safety feature nothing can be selected on screen buttons are locke...

Page 51: ...ctions 66 Manual 5 or 7 Step Buttonhole 66 Balance 67 Automatic 68 Direct Entry Length 68 Button Measurement 68 Programming 69 Automatic Buttonhole 69 Standard and Stretch Buttonhole 69 Round and Keyh...

Page 52: ...itch patterns of the category Input select stitch pattern by entering the number after touching the icon J number keys 1 appear in display section H the selected stitch number appears 2 3 to delete th...

Page 53: ...Reverse button sewing computer sews forwards For All Stitch Types and Materials altered stitch length stitch width and needle position are automatically saved as well as functions like mirror image s...

Page 54: ...titch Most types of interlock and smooth fabrics visible seams hems linens and some types of mending Blindstitch For most types of fabric blind hems shell edging in soft jerseys and fine fabrics decor...

Page 55: ...oops securing zippers and seam ends Large Fly Stitch For medium to heavy weight fabrics reinforcing pocket openings zippers and slits Small fly stitch For fine to medium weight fabrics reinforcing poc...

Page 56: ...w satin stitches are particularly suitable for medium weight fabrics e g decorative stitch no 107 more complex decorative stitches programmed with satin stitches are well suited to heavy weight fabric...

Page 57: ...t section use the Quick Reverse button on the head frame to set the length of section 2 once the length is programmed the field is turned off inactive gray after the second section is programmed the t...

Page 58: ...and horizontally touch Long Stitch function the sewing computer sews every second stitch in the stitch sequence Amazing effects can be created by combining decorative stitches and functions Mirroring...

Page 59: ...cally limited to match the needle selected the best effects are achieved with simple stitch patterns Double Triple or Wing Needle touch Pattern extend function one or more times additionally touch the...

Page 60: ...ombination the patterns alternate original and mirrored select Combi Mode Combi Mode is opened allowing you to create pattern combinations Complete combination mirrored sideways touch the touch the ic...

Page 61: ...and lower threads use stabilizer on the wrong side of the fabric to reinforce sewing project use additional water soluble stabilizer on the right side of pile or longfibre fabrics e g wool velvet etc...

Page 62: ...d letter appears in Stitch Altering Area etc Inserting Letters a letter is always inserted above the cursor cursor must be scrolled up arrow to insert an additional letter at the beginning of letterin...

Page 63: ...pital A is in black upper case is activated again Select Lower Case Change Size touch the Alphabet Size icon number 2 is highlighted blue the letter is reduced to approx 6 mm touch Alphabet Size again...

Page 64: ...ouch Alphabet Size number 3 is blue monograms in size 3 are continuously sewn in a horizontal line Balance stitch patterns may differ from the original shape depending on the fabric stabilizer and thr...

Page 65: ...jackets coats rainwear Keyhole Buttonhole with Horizontal Bartack For firm non stretch fabrics jackets coats leisure wear Stretch Buttonhole For all highly elastic jersey materials made from cotton w...

Page 66: ...the first bead touch 4 the sewing computer sews top bartack and stops automatically touch 5 sewing computer sews the second bead stop sewing touch 6 the sewing computer sews bottom bartack and stops...

Page 67: ...as follows straight stitch until the sewing computer changes to the keyhole or eye then stop sewing touch the Balance icon and adjust the picture in the right portion of the Balance screen with the st...

Page 68: ...puter calculates the length of the buttonhole directly from the diameter of the button 2 mm are automatically entered for the button thickness hold the button against the left side of the screen using...

Page 69: ...le The sewing computer sews automatically straight stitches in reverse first bartack 2nd bead forwards 2nd bartack secures stitches stops and automatically goes to the beginning of the buttonhole All...

Page 70: ...bartack and second bead are sewn in reverse stop sewing computer at the first stitch press Quick Reverse button on head frame Bartack Securing Stitches the sewing computer sews the top bartack secure...

Page 71: ...ed buttonhole type touch the Direct Entry Length icon and program a new length or touch the buttonhole displayed in the Stitch Altering Area touch Reset the saved buttonhole is deleted a new buttonhol...

Page 72: ...osition fabric under the presser foot and sew the sewing computer stops automatically when finished and is immediately ready for the next eyelet Punching Eyelets use an awl or punch to cut open the ey...

Page 73: ...stitch Blanket stitch Feather stitch Feather Stitch Variations 1333 1338 Decorative quilt stitches 1339 1345 1351 Quilt stitch Handlook quilt stitch variations 1347 1348 1350 Blanket stitch dual Quil...

Page 74: ...n select in the practical stitch screen e g zigzag stitch make alterations touch the Stitch Altering Area 1 light blue the following screen appears touch the Add icon 2 Preparing Stitch Patterns 1 2 P...

Page 75: ...d by pressing the large gray icon 4 and the name can be typed in using the keyboard provided touch the icon to return to file overview Selecting Stitch Pattern alter stitch width and stitch length usi...

Page 76: ...all the remaining patterns are moved by one position close the screen with Deleting Stitch Patterns Special Screen All alterations stitch lengths stitch widths etc of the 1 stitch pattern selected are...

Page 77: ...Description touch the History icon the last maximum 15 sewn stitches appear a stitch already contained in the History screen will be overwritten when sewing restarts Hist ouch t the last m a stitch al...

Page 78: ...e 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 Stitc...

Page 79: ...cursor is deleted touch Delete as many times as required until the Stitch Altering Area is empty Deleting a Combination touch the Multifunction icon touch Delete confirm with Opening Empty File Drawer...

Page 80: ...ping 9 display of combination as a single motif 10 Scroll arrow 11 12 icon scroll through the combination with the arrow icons each stitch pattern can be directly selected e g for alterations select s...

Page 81: ...the first pattern Altering a Stitch Combination select desired stitch in the combination select desired function e g Mirroring Mirroring Entire Combinations touch the Multifunction Icon the screen cha...

Page 82: ...the fabric press the foot control the next section is sewn etc Connecting Stitches Move single Stitch Pattern in a Combination touch the Multifunction icon touch Move icon touch the Stitch selection i...

Page 83: ...File Drawers icon select the Drawer which you want to overwrite confirm with Deleting touch the File Drawers icon a summary of the saved combinations appears touch the Delete icon select the Drawers t...

Page 84: ...84 Impressions...

Page 85: ...9 Corded Buttonholes With Presser Foot no 3C 100 Corded Buttonholes With Buttonhole Foot no 3A 100 Cutting Open the Buttonhole 101 Securing the Cord 101 Decorative Applications 102 Cross Stitches 102...

Page 86: ...very long stitch is required quick and easy basting of seams hems quilts etc easy to remove Preparation pin work horizontally to basting direction to prevent the layers slipping Reverse pattern foot...

Page 87: ...ards Ending the Seam when coming to the end of the seam press and release the Quick Reverse button on head frame The sewing computer will then secure the seam automatically 5 stitches reverse 5 stitch...

Page 88: ...foot indicate the needle insertion point and the two additional indents are 1 4 6mm in front of and behind the needle When sewing at a foot s width the seam allowances will always be the exact width a...

Page 89: ...y short seam lengths Attach the slide on table for precise and easier work for appliqu no 1C 20C no 1354 Satin stitch no 1329 1330 1352 1353 Blanket stitch no 1331 Blind stitch for quilting no 1C no 1...

Page 90: ...ge of the presser foot guide the folded edge along the marks on the stitch plate for stitching 3 8 to 1 from the edge 1 to 2 5cm insert the adjustable seam guide into the hole on the back of the press...

Page 91: ...to fabric on one side and over the edge into the air on the other side use a fine darning thread for lightweight fabric Satin Stitch dense stitch used for appliqu embroidery etc shorten stitch length...

Page 92: ...sew the first rows to cover the hole not too close sewing beyond the worn area work the rows in irregular lengths turn work by a quarter turn 90 Cover the First Rows 2 sew over the first rows not too...

Page 93: ...the worn area sew the first vertical row press and release the Quick Reverse button at the desired length this programs the length needed continue sewing the sewing computer stops automati cally when...

Page 94: ...the overlock seam along the raw edge Knits Neatening With Double Overlock no 10 Reverse pattern foot no 1C Overlock foot no 2A Knits and jersey use a new ball point needle to prevent damaging the loo...

Page 95: ...Stretch Hem for all types of cotton wool synthetic and mixed fiber jerseys Preparation fold hem pin if necessary Sewing sew hem at preferred depth on the right side of fabric trim excess fabric wrong...

Page 96: ...the folded back fabric Sewing the needle should just pierce the edge of the fold after sewing about 4 10cm check both sides of fabric and adjust the stitch width if necessary Blind wide narrow Stretc...

Page 97: ...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...

Page 98: ...Length any alterations to the stitch length affect both beads more dense or less dense always reprogram the buttonhole after any changes to the stitch length Important Information Preparation Manual B...

Page 99: ...he fabric feeds better Corded Buttonholes General cord reinforces and enhances the appearance of buttonholes with raised beads the loop of the cord should be at the end of the button hole most subject...

Page 100: ...nner do not hold the cord tightly the buttonhole will form over the cord covering it Corded Buttonholes With Buttonhole Foot no 3A insert the needle at the beginning of the buttonhole raise the presse...

Page 101: ...onhole Cutter and Block Special Accessory place the fabric on the wood block place the cutter in the center of the buttonhole press down on the cutter with your hand or a hammer Cutting Open the Butto...

Page 102: ...ory 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 fi...

Page 103: ...are visible on the right side of the fabric and serve as refe rence lines for the bobbin thread sewing The BSR function can be used for bobbin thread sewing Guide your project at uniform speed evenly...

Page 104: ...ng into anything or getting caught it is important to let the sewing computer sew without pulling pushing or holding the fabric back before beginning to sew mark a line that will serve as an aid for p...

Page 105: ...518 in Combi mode and touch the function select stitch pattern again select function select function position the stitch patterns using the knobs the touch pen or your finger touch button the pattern...

Page 106: ...At the end of the first row program the desired length pivot your project and sew the following rows or sides in the same manner Use the functions Needle Stop Down and raise Presser Foot when pivoting...

Page 107: ...107 Skyline Skyline stitches are forward sewn stitches that can be used for embellishing crafts cards quilts quilt labels and garment labels Decorative Applications...

Page 108: ...ment provides ample room for a cord to be inserted for sewing raised pin tucks Attach it simply by screwing it to the stitch plate with the screw provided To help with even flow of cording put the cor...

Page 109: ...ting a Design guide the work using smooth round movements to form the design of your choice Stipple Quilting technique covers the entire surface of the fabric the lines of stitching are rounded withou...

Page 110: ...me position is possible without pressing an additional button touch the button BSR2 to engage BSR mode 2 the sewing computer will only engage if the foot control or the Start Stop button is pressed an...

Page 111: ...t clicks into place attach the BSR Presser Foot to the sewing computer and plug the cable in the outlet provided the BSR screen opens automatically the BSR mode 1 is activated BSR1 is standard the bas...

Page 112: ...SR mode by pressing the Start Stop button to continue the stitching process Securing Function only Mode 2 press the Securing Function button press the foot control Start Stop button short securing sti...

Page 113: ...er is active if the sounds in the Setup Program are generally turned off field on left side of screen is gray speaker is red the icon with the speaker of the BSR bar is not visible Selecting Sound for...

Page 114: ...prox 7 seconds the BSR mode is deactived and the red light on the presser foot goes off Holding the Work hold and guide the taut fabric with both hands abrupt movements of the fabric slowing down spee...

Page 115: ...t are listed in the enclosed accesso ries catalogue Switching On BERNINA Dual Feed raise the presser foot press dual feed down until it engages Switching Off BERNINA Dual Feed raise the presser foot h...

Page 116: ...ttern repeats Sticky Fabrics imitation leather coated fabrics Teflon coated Dual Feed presser foot Application Sewing all sewing techniques on difficult fabrics e g hems zippers Patchwork accurate str...

Page 117: ...Accessory Preparation Functions Settings BERNINA World Maintenance Troubleshooting Embroidery Stitch Motif Overview Index...

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Page 119: ...the package 120 BERNINA PC Embroidery Software 120 Jumbo Hoop 121 Mega Hoop 121 BERNINA Quilt Frame 121 BERNINA Sewing Quilting Cabinet 121 Preparation 122 Attaching the Module 122 Removing the Modul...

Page 120: ...SB Stick Empty personal design stick to store embroidery designs or combinations BERNINA PC Embroidery Software Exciting embroidery patterns can be combined added to and altered on the PC with the BER...

Page 121: ...ing Cabinet The BERNINA sewing quilting cabinet is especially suitable for accommodating the BERNINA 8 Series and offers a large work surface The drop leaf tabletop is adjustable to three heights Lock...

Page 122: ...embroidery module ensure that all the units are on the same even surface The embroidery computer may run at high speeds when embroidering Therefore the two units must be placed on a stable surface or...

Page 123: ...as a small needle hole The needle insertion area interlocking of upper and lower thread is limited and the stitching therefore optimized for nicer results remove standard stitch plate and replace it w...

Page 124: ...point holes of the center lines are with holes for transferring marks to the fabric place the template in the inner hoop so the BERNINA logo is at the front edge by the arrows and can be read placed...

Page 125: ...nits Embroidery Stabilizers Adhesive Spray please avoid using adhesive spray next to your embroi dery system for more stability spray the stabilizer and adhere to the wrong side of the fabric carefull...

Page 126: ...are ideal protection for fabrics with a thick or looped pile such as toweling place on top of toweling and high nap fabrics backed by appropriate stabilizer for fabric and motif This also prevents th...

Page 127: ...Entry to Embroidery Mode 130 Embroidery Alphabet 130 BERNINA Motif 131 My Designs 131 Motifs from USB Personal Design Stick 131 Functions 132 Embroidery 132 Important Embroidery Information 134 Embro...

Page 128: ...erview Details of Embroidery Module 1 Bracket for attaching embroidery hoop 2 Sewing computer guide rails 3 Connection to the sewing computer 4 Embroidery arm 5 Connection for embroidery module 1 2 2...

Page 129: ...129 Overview...

Page 130: ...130 Overview Display M Embroidery Sewing mode M Entry to Embroidery Mode Embroidery Alphabet...

Page 131: ...131 Overview My Designs Motifs from USB Personal Design Stick BERNINA Motif...

Page 132: ...for couching cords in an embroidery motif touch the icon touch Free Motion Couching Foot no 43 and attach presser foot no 43 Retrieve function only appears when combining designs switches between the...

Page 133: ...symbol changes and Basting Box follows outline of hoop touch icon again to switch off the Basting Box function otherwise it ll remain active even after selection of a new motif Move Hoop if the fabric...

Page 134: ...mbroidery or items that will not receive excessive wear and tear Metallic wrapped polyester thread Metallic thread is a light to medium weight thread suitable for special effects in embroidery Embroid...

Page 135: ...Embroidery test always stitch an embroidery test on a sample fabric Adjust color thread quality needle stitch density tension etc to suit the motif if necessary for the test use the same fabric and s...

Page 136: ...are ideal 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 th...

Page 137: ...0 Basting Box 150 Saving 151 Motifs 151 Embroidery Computer Memory 151 USB Stick 151 Overwriting Motifs 152 Deleting 153 Delete a Saved Motif 153 Delete all Saved Motifs 154 Embroidery 155 Starting to...

Page 138: ...the embroidery motifs on the stick appear in the display in color touch the desired motif icon select the alphabet desired from the Selection menu a special screen with a keyboard appears the icon ABC...

Page 139: ...directly or altered and combined with various functions which the embroidery computer provides Motifs Summary My Designs select the desired motif in the My Designs library All embroidery designs can...

Page 140: ...ery motif touch the Information Area to move the embroidery motif horizontally turn stitch width knob to move the embroidery motif vertically turn stitch length knob the alteration is displayed in 1 1...

Page 141: ...er of the motif touch the icon again the first stitch of the embroidery motif is marked in the display again Motif Center a large cursor shows the center of the hoop touch the icon again with the grid...

Page 142: ...electing a hoop the screen automatically closes and the embroidery motif appears in the respective hoop the motif is enlarged the motif can be moved directly on the screen in all directions with your...

Page 143: ...ion use the stitch length knob or the or fields to change the distance between the motifs Display is in mm touch field in center for starting position should more motifs be entered manually than will...

Page 144: ...int the arrow buttons can be used to specify on which side of the embroidered section the next one is to be joined hoop fabric accordingly after the reference points are stitched touch the Endless emb...

Page 145: ...cted motif will be added to the previous one Duplicating a motif touch Duplicate Motif the active motif is duplicated and the duplicate added on top of the active motif is slightly offset Duplicating...

Page 146: ...ge embroidery hoop Large Oval with the Hoop Select icon rotate text by 90 text has more space in the embroi dery hoop position text with the Move Motif function if a stitch of a motif is positioned ou...

Page 147: ...tif e g embellis hed lettering Example select desired embroidery motif in the embroidery computer the embroidery motif appears in the Edit screen touch the Add Motif icon select the desired alphabet t...

Page 148: ...con Change Stitch Type the satin stitch fill changes to a maximum of 8mm long step stitches fill basic setting touch the icon or turn the stitch width knob clockwise counterclockwise and the maximum s...

Page 149: ...the arrows to the color to be altered touch the Color Information bar special screen for changing the current thread color appears change the thread brand scroll with the arrows to the thread required...

Page 150: ...he thread color can be changed the stitching time for each color is displayed to embroider the complete lettering combination in one color touch the Single Multi Color Motif icon now active Basting Bo...

Page 151: ...ree capacity is display ed in percent in a bar in the top right select the motif to be saved the embroidery motif is saved in numerical order in the My Designs folder the Edit screen appears again USB...

Page 152: ...h the Save icon in the Edit screen the motif to be saved appears as New in the left of the display in the Selection Menu select the USB Stick icon USB Stick is inserted or Embroidery computer touch th...

Page 153: ...tick is inserted or Embroidery Computer and the folder My Designs touch the Delete icon 1 select the motif to be deleted in the opened screen 2 confirm the animated graphic which appears with 3 the mo...

Page 154: ...summary of the screen appears touch Delete User Data in embroidery two choices are possible My Designs Memory Stick the stick must be plugged into the embroidery computer touch the button of which th...

Page 155: ...oop with the right side of the fabric up and the attaching mechanism to the left Attaching the Hoop pass the hoop under the embroidery presser foot squeeze the ends of the attaching mechanism on the s...

Page 156: ...ton on head frame or tap the foot control lightly the embroidery computer will stop immediately Completing the Color press the Start Stop button on head frame or the foot control again the embroidery...

Page 157: ...broidery Screen after starting to embroider the Embroidery screen appears End of embroidery after completing the motif Touch to finish the embroi dery process or touch to repeat the stitching of the m...

Page 158: ...ons to toggle between lower thread and upper thread message check lower thread refill or rethread bobbin check upper thread rethread needle touch The upper or lower thread may occasionally run out or...

Page 159: ...rwards in the embroidery sequence turn stitch width knob slowly hoop is moved stitch by stitch turn stitch length knob hoop is moved in large steps approx 50 steps the number in the information area s...

Page 160: ...n only be used horizontally use the stitch width knob to change the distance between the letters in mm steps max 5cm use the stitch length knob to change the arc of the lettering Selecting Individual...

Page 161: ...le linens curtains and garment hems can be embroidered with pattern rows of any length rehooping is simple and precise c E r c p r Reference points are the default setting When doing vertical endless...

Page 162: ...cessful placement Jumbo Hoop the Jumbo Hoop provides an embroidery area of 250mm x 400mm which enables you to embroider extra large embroidery designs motif combinations and border patterns the fabric...

Page 163: ...e hook 164 Cleaning the automatic thread cutter 164 Lubricants 164 Cleaning the Screen and the Sewing Computer 164 Changing the Battery for digital Clock 165 Environmental Protection 165 Troubleshooti...

Page 164: ...over replace the stitch plate Cleaning the automatic thread cutter see page 43 Lubricants open bobbin cover door with your left hand hold the bobbin case with your right hand turn the hand wheel clock...

Page 165: ...k of fire or explosion lie sewing computer on its back remove the battery compartment cover open the lock for the battery with a small screwdriver and remove it insert the new battery and press down a...

Page 166: ...correct Needle inserted incorrectly Incorrect needle point Poor quality needle Use needle system 130 705 H Use new good quality needles BERNINA Match the needle to the thread size see page 24 Insert n...

Page 167: ...resser foot for thick material e g Jeans foot No 8 use height compensating tool when sewing over a thick seam Use quality thread Faulty Stitching Remnants of threads between the tension discs of upper...

Page 168: ...and on again Proceed with the update as indicated by the message Thread is caught in the area of the take up lever Upper thread breaks Upper thread slipped unvisibly back into the sewing computer and...

Page 169: ...ollows touch field 1 thread catcher of automatic thread cutter moves to the right carefully remove thread remnants with the tweezers touch field 3 automatic thread cutter re initializes and is ready f...

Page 170: ...ral Messages Update successful The sewing computer has been provided with the latest software version Winding the bobbin Wind bobbin as shown in the animations General Messages Explanation Repair The...

Page 171: ...ing embroidery computer must be taken to an authorised BERNINA dealer servicing shop The message appears after approx 3 000 000 stitches Once the servicing has been performed by an authorised BERNINA...

Page 172: ...entered and enter a new number Stitch selection not possible in the combination mode Make another selection Thread breakage Check upper and lower threads Incorrect placement of bobbin Place bobbin th...

Page 173: ...in the highest position Turn handwheel Main motor is not running Remove any thread remnant from the hook area See also Blocked Hook on page 184 Insufficient memory space in the sewing embroidery comp...

Page 174: ...bric under presser foot Reduce amount of fabric under presser foot No personal data available on the USB stick Check that the USB stick is inserted correctly and re start the sewing computer During th...

Page 175: ...roidery hoop No embroidery hoop attached Attach embroidery hoop BERNINA USB stick is not inserted Insert BERNINA USB stick and do not remove during the update process New SW Version is not available o...

Page 176: ...can be embroidered The red outline will disappear Embroidery motif is too large Reduce the size of the embroidery motif or attach a larger hoop The red line will disappear Embroidery module has not be...

Page 177: ...177 Troubleshooting Error Message Explanation Repair Bobbin cover not closed Close bobbin cover slowly...

Page 178: ...d Cutter button touched and needle is blocked in lowest position Switch sewing embroidery computer OFF Turn handwheel clockwise until needle is in highest position Remove stitch plate Remove thread re...

Page 179: ...ssage Explanation Repair Lower sensor is activated Check bobbin and refill if required Upper thread run out Attach fresh thread spool and threading Incorrect presser foot for BERNINA Dual Feed switche...

Page 180: ...t inserted Insert bobbin Threader doesn t move to starting position Carefully raise threader manually Sideways motion pattern selected and BERNINA Dual Feed switched on Switch off BERNINA Dual Feed or...

Page 181: ...181 Troubleshooting Error Message Explanation Repair The embroidery process cannot proceed Move Mega Hoop to center position and resume embroide ring...

Page 182: ...e position doesn t correspond to center of hoop Adjust according to User Instructions page 38 Contact between embroidery computer and embroidery module is interrupted due to vibrations Reconnect embro...

Page 183: ...183 Troubleshooting Error Message Explanation Repair Loose loop formation while sewing Adjust thread tension in Thread Tension screen...

Page 184: ...stem The error messages listed here may be generated by various failures Please follow this standard procedure in all the cases Step 1 If the needle is not in its upmost position raise needle by turni...

Page 185: ...hook in the pictured position see on the left by turning the handwheel clockwise for correct threading Step 12 Insert bobbin Step 13 Check the lower thread tension see on the left by comparing the pos...

Page 186: ...186 Troubleshooting...

Page 187: ...9 9 9 Satin Stitches Sideways Motion 18 8 8 8 89 9 9 9 9 Ornament Stitches 190 Heirloom Stitches 190 Heirloom Sideways Motion 190 Novelty Stitches 191 Novelty Sideways Motion 19 19 19 19 191 1 1 1 1 T...

Page 188: ...188 Sewing Stitch Categorys Practical Stitches Decorative Stitches Florals Florals Sideways Motion Buttonholes...

Page 189: ...189 Sewing Stitch Categorys Cross Stitches Satin Stitches Satin Stitches Sideways Motion...

Page 190: ...190 Sewing Stitch Categorys Ornament Stitches Heirloom Stitches Heirloom Sideways Motion...

Page 191: ...191 Sewing Stitch Categorys Novelty Stitches Novelty Sideways Motion Tassels Filigree Stitches Sideways Motion...

Page 192: ...192 Sewing Stitch Categorys Quilt Stitches Tapering Stitches Skyline Stitches...

Page 193: ...193 Sewing Stitch Categorys Alphabets Block Double Block...

Page 194: ...194 Sewing Stitch Categorys Quilting Text Script...

Page 195: ...195 Sewing Stitch Categorys Comic Sans Monograms...

Page 196: ...09 Zig Zag Flower 10 Braided Swirl 11 Corner Braided Swirl 13 Corner Loop Swag 14 Curly Swag 15 Corner Curly Swag 16 Flower Vase 17 Open Flowers 18 Sunflower Right 19 Sunflower Left 20 Sunflower Corne...

Page 197: ...Tiny Bloom 29 Tiny Bloom Nosegay 30 Climbing Border 31 Tiny Bloom Border 32 Interwoven Snippet 33 Circle Medallion 34 Floral Medallion 35 Interwoven Leaves 36 Interlace Border 37 Rose Outline 38 Batte...

Page 198: ...198 Embroidery Motifs LM 01 LM 02 LM 03 LM 04 LM 05 LM 06 LM 07 LM 08 LM 09 LM 10 LM 11 LM 12 LM 13 LM 14 LM 15 LM 16 LM 17 LM 18 LM 19 LM 20 Louisa Meyer...

Page 199: ...199 Embroidery Motifs LM 21 LM 22 LM 23 LM 24 LM 25 LM 26 LM 27 LM 28 LM 29 LM 30 LM 31 LM 32 LM 34 LM 33 LM 35 LM 36 LM 37 LM 38 LM 39 LM 40...

Page 200: ...200 Embroidery Motifs LM43 LM 44 LM45 LM46 LM 47 LM48 LM 49 LM 50 LM 51 LM 52 LM 53 LM 54 LM 55 LM 56 LM 57 LM 58 LM 59 LM 42 LM 41...

Page 201: ...201 Embroidery Motifs SM 01 SM 02 SM 02 SM 04 SM 05 SM 06 SM 07 SM 08 SM 09 SM 10 SM 11 SM 12 SM 13 SM 14 SM 15 SM 16 SM 17 SM 18 SM 19 SM 20 Susanne M ller...

Page 202: ...202 Embroidery Motifs SM 21 SM 22 SM 23 SM 24 SM 25 SM 26 SM 27 SM 28 SM 29 SM 30 SM 31 SM 32 SM 33...

Page 203: ...203 Embroidery Motifs DG 01 DG 02 DG 03 DG 04 DG 05 DG 06 DG 07 DG 08 DG 09 DG 10 DG 11 DG 12 DG 13 DG 14 DG 15 DG 16 DG 17 DG 18 DG 19 DG 20 Diane Gaudynski...

Page 204: ...204 Embroidery Motifs DG 21 DG 22...

Page 205: ...s 1 King Charles 9 Alice 2 King Charles 10 Alice 3 Drifter 11 Chicago 4 Drifter 12 Chicago 5 Childs Play 13 Anniversary 17 Quilt Block 6 Childs Play 14 Anniversary 18 Old English 7 Victoria 15 Swiss B...

Page 206: ...206 Embroidery Motifs...

Page 207: ...pping 28 33 53 80 Balance 48 BERNINA Dual Feed 49 Buttonholes 67 Decorative stitches 48 Monograms 64 Basting 86 Battery 165 BERNINA Dual Feed 115 Blind Stitch Practical stitch 54 96 Presser foot 7 Qui...

Page 208: ...50 Overview 50 Wallpaper 35 Welcome Text 35 Double and Triple Needles For decorative sewing 59 Security program 33 59 Threading double and triple needles 19 E ECO 50 Embroidery 117 162 Alphabets 130 A...

Page 209: ...ring Size 32 63 64 Long Stitch 32 Function 58 Long Term Memory 78 Modifications 81 Opening 80 Stitch combinations 78 Lubricating 164 171 M Main Power Switch 12 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 164 185...

Page 210: ...mbroidery Settings 38 Information 41 Screen Calibration 39 Screen Settings 35 Monitoring Functions 40 Sewing settings 36 Updating 42 Sewing 3 116 Accessories 6 O Optional Accessories Embroidering 120...

Page 211: ...dth Length Knob 10 29 Stitch Pattern Buttonholes 65 Decorative stitches 56 Display 31 Functions 32 33 Help 47 Overview 188 195 Practical stitches 54 86 Quilt stitches 73 Skyline 107 Stitch Pattern Sel...

Page 212: ...10 12 USB Stick 120 132 138 W Walking Foot 7 Wallpaper 35 Welcome Text 35 Winder 15 17 Speed 15 Switching on off 15 Pre tension 10 Z Zig zag Stitch 54 91 With BSR 110 114 Zipper Inserting a zipper 97...

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