SECTION A
Care and Feeding of Your Machine
Machine Set Up
Owner’s manual pg.____
• Storage of Accessories – attach and detach
accessory cabinet from machine; adjust feet to
make the cabinet stand on tabletop. Arrange
shelves and drawers in cabinet (extra available);
insert presser feet & bobbins. (Optional for 125)
• Attach foot control; note storage of cords
• Power switch – Owner’s manual pg.____
• Extension table + sliding guide (optional)
• Presser foot lifter (optional)
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acts as a “third hand”
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extra 2mm of presser foot lift
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drops feed dog to give extra space between
presser foot and feed dog
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speeds sewing by 20%
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alternate size available for use with a sewing
machine cabinet
Presser Feet
Owner’s manual pgs.____
• Importance of using the correct foot
• On-screen indicator
• Overview of included presser feet
• One-piece (135 PE/145) vs. Snap-on (125)
Feed Dog
Owner’s manual pg. ____
Threads
Owner’s manual pg. ____
• Types of thread
• Uses for each type of thread
Needles
Owner’s manual pg.____
Bobbins
Owner’s manual pg.____
• Removing the bobbin case
• Winding a bobbin
• Use bobbin thread cutter
• Quick start bobbin – use thread cutter located in
the bobbin area
• Clip the thread close to the case before
removing the bobbin
Threading the Upper Thread
Owner’s manual pg.____
• Spool pins and discs – Owner’s manual pg.____
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vertical spool pin for stacked and decorative
threads
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horizontal spool pin for crosswound threads
- use disc closest to diameter of the spool
• Optional supplementary thread guide
• BERNINA
®
thread stand with extra thread guide
• Thread machine with the presser foot
up
until
ready to thread the needle
Threading the Needle
• Side thread cutter – Owner’s manual pg.____
• After the needle is threaded, put the thread
under the presser foot
• Lower the presser foot
• Insert the thread into the cutter; it is cut to the
proper length to begin sewing
Needle Stop Adjustment
• With the function button – Owner’s manual pg.___
• With the optional, upgraded foot control – Owner’s
manual pg.___
Needle Positions
Owner’s manual pg. ____
• Nine positions