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  • Page 1 BERNINA 700 User Manual...
  • Page 3 Welcome Dear BERNINA Customer, Congratulations! You have decided on BERNINA and therefore on a product which will delight you for years. For more than 100 years our family company has attached greatest importance to satisfied customers. As for me, it is a matter of personal concern to offer you Swiss development and precision at the height of perfection, future-orientated embroidery technology and a comprehensive customer service.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Switching on the sewing light ........BERNINA Quality Control ........11 Foot control (Optional accessory) ......32 Regulating the speed via the foot control ....Welcome to the World of BERNINA ......11 Raising/Lowering the needle ........Overview Machine ..........13 Spool Pin ............... 33 Overview front controls ..........
  • Page 5 Duplicating a combination .......... Back to basic setting ........... 55 Deleting user data ............55 Creating Lettering ..........71 Deleting motifs on the BERNINA USB Stick ....56 Overview embroidery alphabets ........Packing the embroidery module ........56 Creating Lettering ............
  • Page 6 Administering Embroidery Designs ......79 Flowers ............... 107 Saving Embroidery Designs in the Personal Memory ..79 Seasons ..............110 Saving the Embroidery Design on the BERNINA USB Stick ................80 Embellishment ............112 Overwriting the Embroidery Design in the Personal Sport and Hobbies ............

  • Page 7: Important Safety Instructions

    Only use the accessories recommended by • Before starting the machine, close all the manufacturer. covers. • Always use the original BERNINA Stitch Plate. WARNING An incorrect stitch plate can result in needle breakage. To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock •...
  • Page 8 Important safety instructions • When protective covers are removed, Safety Instructions when the machine is oiled or when other • While operating the machine, all cleaning and maintenance operations protective inserts must be in place and all mentioned in this instruction manual are covers must be closed.

  • Page 9: Important Information

    • The latest version of the instruction manual can be downloaded at www.bernina.com Proper use Your BERNINA machine is conceived and designed for private household use. It is intended for embroidering fabrics and other materials as described in this instruction manual .Any other use is not considered proper.
  • Page 10 Designates a low-risk hazard which can lead to minor or moderate injuries if not avoided. Designates a hazard which can lead to material damage if not avoided. NOTICE Tips by BERNINA Embroidery experts can be found next to this sign.

  • Page 11: My Bernina

    1.3 Welcome to the World of BERNINA Made to create, this is the slogan of BERNINA. Not only with our machines do we support you in the implementation of your ideas. In addition to the offers listed below, we offer you lots of suggestions and instructions for your future projects as well as the opportunity to exchange ideas with other sewing, quilting and embroidery enthusiasts.
  • Page 12 Subtle instructions, free cutting patterns and embroidery designs as well as many new ideas: All this you can find in the weekly blog of BERNINA. Our experts give useful tips and explain step by step how you can achieve the desired result. In the community you can upload your own projects and exchange experiences and ideas with other sewing and embroidering enthusiasts.

  • Page 13: Overview Machine

    My BERNINA 1.4 Overview Machine Overview front controls «Sewing Light On/Off» «Check Embroidery Motif Size» «Thread Cutter» «Bobbin Thread Up» «Presser Foot Up/Down» «Upper Multi-function Knob» «Start/Stop» «Lower Multi-function Knob» «Center Embroidery Hoop to Needle» «Pinpoint Placement» «Move Hoop to the Back»...

  • Page 14: Overview Front

    My BERNINA Overview front Connection for the embroidery module Slide speed control Bobbin cover Thread take-up lever cover Embroidery foot Thread take-up lever Needle threader Fixing screw Sewing light Connection for the slide-on table...

  • Page 15: Overview Sideways

    My BERNINA Overview sideways Connection for Foot Control Power Switch Service Connection Connection for Power Cable Spool Pin Magnetic Holder for Touchscreen Pen Winding Unit with Thread Cutter Air Vents Swiveling Spool Pin USB Port Handwheel...

  • Page 16: Overview - Back Panel

    My BERNINA Overview - Back Panel Connection for Slide-on Table Bobbin Winder Pretension Air Vents Thread Guide Thread Guide Eye Thread Cutter Carrying Handle Stitch Plate...

  • Page 17: Overview Embroidery Module

    My BERNINA Overview Embroidery module Embroidery arm Guide rails for the machine Coupling for securing the hoop Connection to the machine...

  • Page 18: Supplied Accessories

    Illustration Name Purpose Dust Cover To protect the machine from dust and contamination. BERNINA Accessories Box To store the supplied accessories as well as optional accessories. Multiple Spool Holder For quick access to the thread spools and thread changes, e.g.
  • Page 19 My BERNINA Illustration Name Purpose Screwdriver Torx, gray To change the needle. Screwdriver red (slot) To loosen and tighten slotted screws. Angular Torx Wrench Torx To open the headframe. Brush/Needle Inserter To clean the feed dog and the looper area.

  • Page 20: Accessory Box

    My BERNINA Accessory box Big Drawer Embroidery Foot Small Drawer Holder for Embroidery Feet, 9.0 mm Needle Assortment Holder for Embroidery Feet, 5.5 mm Spool Pin...

  • Page 21: Overview Accessory Embroidery Module

    My BERNINA Overview Accessory Embroidery Module Illustration Name Purpose Drop-shaped Embroidery Foot For embroidering, darning and freehand quilting. Large Oval Embroidery Hoop To embroider large embroidery designs or design combinations up to 145 x 255 mm (5.70 x 10.04 in). Template for precise fabric positioning included.

  • Page 22: Overview User Interface

    My BERNINA 1.6 Overview User Interface Overview Functions and Views «Upper Thread Tension» «Hoop Indicator/Select Hoop» «Needle Selection» «Stitch Plate Selection» «Presser Foot Indicator/Presser Foot Selection» «Bobbin Thread» Overview System settings «Home» «Help» «Setup Program» «eco Mode» «Tutorial» «Clear Settings»...

  • Page 23: Software Operation

    My BERNINA Software Operation The touch-sensitive display can be operated with the finger or stylus. Tap: Short tap of an element.. Swipe: Tap an element and swipe quickly on the display. Draw: Tap the display and slowly move in one direction, eg. for scrolling up and down.
  • Page 24 My BERNINA Adjust Values Illustration Name Purpose Slider Control Set the value with the slider control. Reset the value to the default value by tapping the small bullet. Field «Plus» / «Plus» increase, «Minus» reduce the value. «Minus» Yellow Frame Indication that the set value differs from the default value.

  • Page 25: Needle, Thread, Fabric

    My BERNINA 1.7 Needle, Thread, Fabric Needles will wear down over time. Therefore, the needle should be replaced regularly. Only a perfect point results in a good stitching result. In general, the thinner the fabric, the finer the needle. The illustrated needles are either standard or optional accessory, depending on the machine.

  • Page 26: Example For Needle Description

    My BERNINA Example for Needle Description The 130/705 system, which is the most common for household machines, is explained by the following picture of a Jersey/Stretch needle. 130/705 H-S/70 130 = Shank length (1) 705 = Flat shank (2) H = Needle scarf (3) S = Needle point (here medium ball point) (4) 70 = Needle size 0.7 mm (5)

  • Page 27: Bobbin Thread

    Selecting the Embroidery File Format In order that embroidery designs can be read by the BERNINA Embroidery machine, they have to be created by the BERNINA Embroidery Software and exported as .EXP file. Besides the actual embroidery file, a .BMP file and an .INF file are generated additionally.

  • Page 28: Embroidery Test

    Embroidering Designs by Third-party Providers BERNINA recommends loading an embroidery design in any file format onto a USB stick via the free «ART- Link» program. Using «ART-Link» ensures that the embroidery design can be read and embroidered correctly.

  • Page 29: Step Stitch

    My BERNINA Step Stitch Many short, equally long stitches are embroidered in offset rows closely next to each other which results in a densesly filled area. Connecting Stitches Long stitches which are used to get from one part of the motif to the next. Before and after the connecting...

  • Page 30: Embroidery Preparation

    Embroidery Preparation 2.1 Before Using the Machine for the First Time BERNINA recommends lubricating the hook before using the machine for the first time or after a longer period of non-use. (see page 84) By oiling the hook, the occurrence of unwanted noises in the hook area can be avoided.

  • Page 31: Connection And Switching On

    Authorized BERNINA dealer. The power cable for the USA and Canada has a polarized power plug (one contact is wider than the other).

  • Page 32: Fixing The Touch Screen Pen

    Embroidery Preparation Fixing the Touch Screen Pen > Store the touchscreen pen at the magnet holder. Switching the Machine On > Set the power switch to «I». Switching on the sewing light Prerequisite: • The sewing light has to be activated in the Setup Program. >...

  • Page 33: Raising/Lowering The Needle

    Embroidery Preparation Raising/Lowering the needle > Sink the heel back on the foot control to raise/lower the needle. 2.5 Spool Pin Swiveling Spool Pin Installing the spool pin With metallic or other special threads, it is recommend to use the swiveling spool pin. The swiveling spool pin is used when special threads are embroidered and it can also be used for winding during embroidering.

  • Page 34: Horizontal Spool Pin

    Embroidery Preparation Horizontal Spool Pin Placing the Foam Pad, the Thread Spool and the Spool Cap Spool caps hold the thread spool in place for proper release of thread from the spool. The spool cap is only used with the horizontal spool holder. >...

  • Page 35: Selecting The Stitch Plate In The User Interface

    Embroidery Preparation > Press the clamping lever down. Selecting the Stitch Plate in the User Interface After fitting the corresponding embroidery foot, it can be selected and saved on the machine. Furthermore, any alternative feet that are available for the respectively selected embroidery design are displayed. >...

  • Page 36: Selecting The Needle In The User Interface

    Embroidery Preparation > Pull the needle down. > Hold the new needle with the flat side to the back. > Insert the needle as far as it will go. > Tighten the needle clamp using the gray Torx screwdriver. Selecting the needle in the User Interface After changing the needle, you can check whether this can be used with the selected stitch plate.

  • Page 37: Attaching The Stitch Plate

    Embroidery Preparation Attaching the stitch plate The stitch plate has a small hole in the needle insertion area. The thread is pulled in and knotted optimally which results in an optimized stitching result. Prerequisite: • The machine is switched off and disconnected from the power supply system. •...
  • Page 38 Embroidery Preparation > Attach the appropriate spool cap. > Guide the thread in direction of the arrow through the rear thread guide (1) and hold the thread with the hands so that it is taut and can be inserted into the thread tension. >...
  • Page 39 Embroidery Preparation > Press the semi-automatic threader lever (9) slightly down, keep it pressed and pull the thread to the left beneath the gray threader finger/hook (10). > Guide the thread around the gray threader hook from the left to the right (12). >...

  • Page 40: Winding The Bobbin Thread

    Embroidery Preparation > Pull the thread beneath the presser foot from back to front over the thread cutter (15) and cut. Winding the bobbin thread The bobbin thread can be wound while embroidering if the swiveling spool holder is used for winding. Prerequisite: •...

  • Page 41: Threading The Bobbin Thread

    Embroidery Preparation > Push the engaging lever (6) towards the bobbin. – The machine winds and the display to wind the bobbin appears. > Set winding speed. > To stop the winding process, the engaging lever must be pushed to the right. >...
  • Page 42 Embroidery Preparation > Pull the thread into the slot (2) from the left. > Pull the thread to the right under the spring (3), then pass it below the two thread guides (4) and pull it upwards. > To insert the bobbin case into the machine, hold it so that the thread guide (5) points upwards. >...

  • Page 43: Thread-Up Command

    Embroidery Preparation > Pull the thread through the thread cutter (6) and cut. > Close the looper cover. Thread-up Command The machine must be ready for embroidery to bring up the bobbin thread. The bobbin thread can be brought up in one step for a manual knotting. If no securing stitches are wanted, it is recommended to deactivate the securing stitches in the Setup.

  • Page 44: Selecting The Embroidery Motif

    All of the embroidery designs can be either directly embroidered or can be changed using different functions offered by the machine. All the embroidery designs can be found at the end of this instruction manual. In addition to that, embroidery designs can be loaded from the personal memory or from the BERNINA USB stick (optional accessory).

  • Page 45: Selecting The Embroidery Hoop

    Embroidery Preparation Selecting the Embroidery Hoop The best embroidery result is achieved when the smallest possible embroidery hoop for the embroidery design is selected. The embroidery design has a pre-set size which is displayed. Prerequisite: • The embroidery design is selected. >...

  • Page 46: Using Paper-Backed Adhesive Stabilizer

    > Make sure that the arrows marks of both hoops match. > Attach the template holder. > Place the template in the inner hoop, so the BERNINA logo is at the front edge at the arrow mark until it clicks into place.

  • Page 47: Attaching The Hoop

    Embroidery Preparation > Place the material and the inner hoop on the outer hoop, so that the arrow markings of both hoops are aligned. > Fit the hoops into each other so that the material does not move. > Hoop the fabric tautly in the embroidery hoop. >...

  • Page 48: Overview Embroidery Functions

    Embroidery Preparation Overview embroidery functions «Centering the Needle to the Embroidery «Grid On/Off» Hoop» «Move Hoop to the Back» «Center of Embroidery Design» «Move Hoop to the Left» «Virtual Positioning» Centering the embroidery hoop to the needle Relocating the embroidery hoop facilitates threading when the needle is close to the embroidery hoop. >...

  • Page 49: Grid On/Off

    Embroidery Preparation Grid On/Off When the center of the hoop and the grid are displayed, the embroidery design can be positioned more exactly. > Tap «Hoop Indicator/Select Hoop». > To show the hoop center on the display, tap «Grid On/Off». >...

  • Page 50: Setup Program

    When opening the embroidery motifs on the machine, they are always centered in the Embroidery Hoop. If it is desired to open embroidery motifs in the original position (determined by the BERNINA Embroidery Software), the function «Centering the Embroidery Design» must be activated.

  • Page 51: Entering The Fabric Thickness

    If the embroidery motif is programmed with securing stitches, the securing stitches can be removed in the BERNINA Embroidery Software. The machine recognizes when no securing stitches are programmed and adds them. If no securing stitches are wanted, they can be deactivated.

  • Page 52: Adjusting The Thread Cut

    Setup Program > Tap «Embroidery Settings». > Tap «Securing Stitches». > To deactivate the securing stitches at the start, switch off the switch in the upper section. – If the embroidery motif doesn't have any programmed securing stitches, none are embroidered. >...

  • Page 53: Changing The Measuring Unit

    Setup Program > Tap the switch in the middle section of the display (2) so that the machine will stop after about 7 stitches and the remaining thread can be cut manually. > Tap the switch in the middle section of the display (2) again and the machine won't stop for a manual thread cut.

  • Page 54: Activating The Audio Signals

    Selecting a language The User Interface can be programmed in different languages according to the customer's wish because BERNINA provides a wide range of international languages for the customers. Via firmware updates additional languages for the User Interface can be provided.

  • Page 55: Adjusting The Sewing Light

    Setup Program Adjusting the Sewing Light The brightness of the sewing light can be adjusted corresponding to the personal preferences. > Tap «Setup Program». > Tap «Machine Settings». > Tap «Display Settings». > Adjust the brightness of the sewing light in the lower section of the screen. >...

  • Page 56: Deleting Motifs On The Bernina Usb Stick

    Setup Program Deleting motifs on the BERNINA USB Stick > Insert the BERNINA USB stick into the USB Port of the machine. > Tap «Setup Program». > Tap «Machine Settings». > Tap «Factory Setting». > Tap «Deleting USB Stick» and confirm.

  • Page 57: Saving Service Data

    > To enter the address of the specialized BERNINA dealer, tap «Address». > To enter the telephone number of the specialized BERNINA dealer, tap «Phone Number». > To enter the website or e-mail address of the specialized BERNINA dealer, tap «E-mail address». Saving Service data The service data regarding the current status of the machine can be saved on a USB stick and consequently provided to the specialized BERNINA dealer.

  • Page 58: System Settings

    System Settings System Settings 4.1 Calling up the tutorial The Tutorial gives information and explanations concerning various aspects of embroidering. > Tap «Tutorial». > Select the desired topic in order to view information. 4.2 Calling up the Embroidery Consultant The Embroidery Consultant informs you about decision support for embroidery projects. After entering the desired embroidery project and the fabric, suggestions for the suitable needle and the suitable embroidery foot are displayed.

  • Page 59: Creative Embroidering

    Creative Embroidering Creative Embroidering 5.1 Overview Embroidering Embroidery Time/Embroidery Design Size «i-Dialog» Scaling Up, Downsizing and Moving the Embroidery design Layers Embroidery Design View Area to be Embroidered 5.2 Selecting and Changing the Embroidery Design > Tap «Selection». > Tap «Loading the Embroidery Design». >...

  • Page 60: Editing The Embroidery Design

    Creative Embroidering 5.5 Editing the Embroidery Design Overview Editing embroidery motif «Move View» «Mirror Image Up/Down» «Moving the Embroidery Design» «Duplicating» «Zoom Out» «Endless Embroidery» «Zoom In» «Deleting an Embroidery Design» «Moving the Embroidery Design» «Check Embroidery Design Size» «Rotating the Embroidery Design» «WordArt»...

  • Page 61: Moving The Embroidery Design In Enlarged View

    Creative Embroidering > Move the view of the embroidery design. – The embroidery position is not altered. > To get back to the Edit Mode, tap «Zoom Out». Moving the Embroidery Design in Enlarged View In addition to that, the view can be adjusted with or without changing the embroidery position. In addition to that, the view can be adjusted with or without changing the embroidery position.

  • Page 62: Altering The Embroidery Design Size Proportionally

    Creative Embroidering Altering the Embroidery Design Size Proportionally Enlargements or reductions of the motif size up to maximum 20 % achieve the best results. If the motif size is to be altered by more than 20 %, the motif should be adapted in a separate embroidery software and then reloaded onto the machine.

  • Page 63: Mirroring Embroidery Designs

    Creative Embroidering > To make the embroidery design wider, turn the «Upper Multi-function Knob» clockwise. > To make the embroidery design narrower, turn the «Upper Multi-function Knob» anti-clockwise. > To make the embroidery design longer, turn the «Lower Multi-function Knob» clockwise. >...

  • Page 64: Checking The Embroidery Motif Size And Position

    Creative Embroidering Checking the embroidery motif size and position It can be checked whether or not the embroidery design matches the designated position/location on the fabric. Points which are beyond the embroidery hoop are not traveled to. > Select the embroidery design. >...
  • Page 65 Creative Embroidering > Tap «Confirm». > Tap «i-Dialog». > Tap «Embroidery». > Press the button «Start/Stop» and embroider the trim. – The embroidery design must be embroidered already. > After the reference points have been embroidered, tap «Endless Embroidery». – An animation displays that the fabric has to be re-clamped. >...

  • Page 66: Duplicating The Embroidery Motif

    Creative Embroidering > To position the embroidery hoop precisely, turn the «Upper Multi-function Knob» or «Lower Multi- function Knob». > Tap «Confirm». > Press the button «Start/Stop» and continue embroidering. > Repeat these steps until the required length of the trim has been achieved. Duplicating the embroidery motif >...

  • Page 67: Undoing Entries

    Creative Embroidering Undoing entries All entries can be undone step by step and restored as well. Prerequisite: • An embroidery design is selected and alterations have been made. > To undo the last entry, tap «Undo Entries». > To undo the last entries in sequence, tap «Undo Entries» several times. >...

  • Page 68: Pinpoint Placement

    Creative Embroidering > Select all embroidery motifs (2). > Tap «i-Dialog». > Tap «Group». – All embroidery motifs are added to the embroidery motif group. > Select the embroidery motif group. > Tap «Ungroup». – The grouping is canceled. 5.6 Pinpoint Placement Positioning of grid points This function allows the exact positioning of the embroidery design on the fabric in an easy way.

  • Page 69: Free Point Positioning

    Creative Embroidering > Turn the «Upper Multi-function Knob» or the «Lower Multi-function Knob» to the left or to the right to position the needle above the respective mark on the fabric. > To confirm the changed position, tap «Set». – The point changes color and is set. The embroidery design is adjusted accordingly. >...

  • Page 70: Combining Embroidery Designs

    Creative Embroidering > To confirm the changed position, tap «Set». – The point changes color and is set. The embroidery design is adjusted accordingly. > To reset the changes and revert to the default settings, tap «Reset Pinpoint Placement». 5.7 Combining Embroidery Designs Combining Embroidery Designs In the Combi-mode several embroidery designs can be combined.

  • Page 71: Duplicating A Combination

    Creative Embroidering > Tap «Duplicating». – The embroidery motif (1) is duplicated (2). Duplicating a combination When a combination is duplicated, the individual embroidery motifs cannot be selected anymore. > Select an embroidery motif. > Tap «Adding an Embroidery Design». >...
  • Page 72 Creative Embroidering Embroidery Name motif Victoria Condensed Sans Flare Serif Deco block Curly Rounded Sans Anniversary Bamboo Lisa Zürich Swiss Block Quilt Block Old English Russian Textbook Happy Times Chicago...

  • Page 73: Creating Lettering

    Creative Embroidering Creating Lettering Entry Field «Numbers and Mathematical Characters» «Deleting» «Special Characters» «Upper Case Characters» «Cancel» «Lower Case Characters» «Confirm» A lettering is always embroidered in one color. To embroider individual letters or individual words in a different color, the grouping must be canceled. Lettering can be positioned within the hoop as you like.

  • Page 74: Changing The Colors Of The Embroidery Design

    Creative Embroidering 5.9 Changing the Colors of the Embroidery Design Overview changing the color «Color Indication» «Assign Thread Brand» Preview for Selected Color «Altering Color/Brand» «Color Wheel» «Color Information» Changing the colors A lettering is always embroidered in one color. To embroider individual letters or individual words in a different color, the grouping must be canceled.

  • Page 75: Changing The Thread Brand

    Creative Embroidering > To change the colors of the embroidery design, turn the knob (2) clockwise or counterclockwise. > To undo the changes, tap the value in the center of the color circle. > To modify the brightness of the colors, move the slider (3). >...

  • Page 76: Embroidering The Embroidery Design

    Creative Embroidering 5.10 Embroidering the Embroidery Design Overview Embroidery menu «Basting» «Reduce Color Changes» «Moving the Hoop» «Multi-colored Embroidery Design On/Off» «Embroidery Sequence Control» «Endless Embroidery» «Cut Connecting Stitches» «Color Indication» Adding Basting Stitches The basting stitches can be embroidered along the embroidery design. As a result, the fabric and the stabilizer are better fixed together.

  • Page 77: Cutting Connecting Stitches

    Creative Embroidering > Tap «Embroidery Sequence Control». – A compact view of the embroidery design appears on the left side of the display. On the right side the embroidery design is shown in enlarged view. > Select the desired position in the compact view. >...

  • Page 78: Color Indication

    Creative Embroidering > Tap «Endless Embroidery». > Remove the hoop and spin the fabric in such a way that the embroidered reference points are in the upper embroidery field of the hoop and the reference points are located at least 3 cm (1.18 inch) away from the upper edge of the hoop.

  • Page 79: Administering Embroidery Designs

    Creative Embroidering A fabric tube can be conveniently placed around the freearm of the machine if the embroidery hoop is moved to the left into the park position before attaching or removing it. To return the hoop to the embroidery position afterwards, push the button «Start/Stop». If possible, use a full bobbin as the embroidery hoop must be removed when the bobbin is changed.

  • Page 80: Saving The Embroidery Design On The Bernina Usb Stick

    > Tap «Selection». > Tap «Save Embroidery Design». – The embroidery design to be saved is outlined in yellow. > Insert the BERNINA USB stick into the USB port of the machine. > Tap «USB Stick». > Tap «Confirm». Overwriting the Embroidery Design in the Personal Memory >...

  • Page 81: Loading An Embroidery Design From The Bernina Usb Stick

    Creative Embroidering Loading an Embroidery Design from the BERNINA USB Stick > Tap «Selection». > Insert the BERNINA USB stick into the USB port of the machine. > Tap «Loading the Embroidery Design». > Tap «USB Stick». > Select a personal embroidery design.

  • Page 82: Embroidery

    The default setting of the upper thread tension is set automatically as soon as a embroidery design is selected. The upper thread tension is set optimally at the BERNINA factory and the machine has been tested. Metrosene/Seralon thread size 100/2 (Mettler, Switzerland) is used for the upper and bobbin thread.

  • Page 83: Embroidering Via The Foot Control (Optional Accessory)

    Embroidery The higher the upper thread tension is set, the tighter the upper thread is tensioned, and the bobbin thread is pulled deeper into the fabric. When the upper thread tension is low, the upper thread is less tightened, and the bobbin thread is pulled up less into the fabric. Alteration of the upper thread tension affect all embroidery designs.

  • Page 84: Care And Maintenance

    For reasons of safety, it is also recommended to save data and settings on a BERNINA USB stick before the firmware update is started. If personal data and settings should get lost during a firmware update, they can be transferred to the machine again afterwards.

  • Page 85: Machine

    Care and Maintenance > Insert the USB stick with the new firmware version into the machine. > Tap «Setup Program». > Tap «Machine Settings». > Tap «Maintenance/Update». > Tap «Updating Firmware». UPDATE > To start the firmware update, tap «Update». Update Please note: The update can take several minutes.

  • Page 86: Lubricating The Hook

    > Insert the bobbin case. Lubricating the Hook By oiling the hook, the occurrence of unwanted noises in the hook area can be avoided. BERNINA recommends oiling the hook at the following intervals: • Before using the machine for the first time •...
  • Page 87 > Clean the hook race area with a brush and a soft cloth. Never use any sharp instruments. > Add one drop of BERNINA oil down into the hook race. > Add one drop of oil into each of the two oil depots so that the felts are damp, and make sure that the red-marked surface of the hook sleeve remains free of oil.

  • Page 88: Cleaning The Thread Catcher

    Care and Maintenance Cleaning the thread catcher > Tap «Setup Program». > Tap «Machine Settings». > Tap «Maintenance/Update». > Tap «Cleaning the Thread Catcher». > Clean the thread catcher according to the instructions on the display.

  • Page 89: Errors And Faults

    Errors and Faults Errors and Faults 8.1 Error messages Message on the Display Cause Solution The selected needle and stitch > Replace the needle. plate cannot be used in > Replace the stitch plate. combination. The needle is not at its top end. >...
  • Page 90 The embroidery module is not > Connect the embroidery module to the machine. attached. > Contact the specialized BERNINA dealer to have the machine checked. The hoop is not attached. > Attach the hoop. The hoop is attached.
  • Page 91 > Attach a larger hoop. Not enough free capacity on the There is not enough free capacity > Make sure that the BERNINA USB stick (optional BERNINA USB stick (optional on the BERNINA USB stick accessory) is used. accessory).
  • Page 92 The needle threader is jammed. > Switch off the machine. Press the needle threader down and release it again. Switch the machine on. > If the error still occurs, contact your authorized BERNINA dealer. #1001 The button «Thread Cutter» is >...

  • Page 93: Troubleshooting

    > Adjust the upper thread tension. loose. > Check the thread feed from the thread spool. Needle blunt or bent. > Replace the needle, make sure that a new BERNINA quality needle is used. Poor quality needle. > Use a new BERNINA quality needle.
  • Page 94 > Rethread. Poor quality thread. > Use quality thread. The stitch plate or the hook tip is > Contact the nearest specialized BERNINA dealer to have damaged. the damages repaired. > Replace the stitch plate. The thread is caught in the area >...
  • Page 95 > Place the machine in a warm room one hour before use. > Connect the machine and switch it on. The machine is damaged. > Contact an authorized BERNINA dealer. The light of the button Light is defect. > Contact an authorized BERNINA dealer.

  • Page 96: Storage And Disposal

    Storage and Disposal Storage and Disposal 9.1 Storing the Machine It is recommended to store the machine in the original packaging. If the machine is stored in a cold room, place it in a warm room one hour before use. >...

  • Page 97: Technical Data

    Technical data 10 Technical data Designation Value Unit Maximum fabric thickness 12.5 (0.49) (in) Sewing light Maximum speed 1000 Stitches per minute Measurements without the spool pin (W × H × D) 522 × 358 × 214 (20.55 × 14.09 × 8.43) (in) Weight 13.5...

  • Page 98: Overview Stitch Patterns

    Fringe Embroidery Projects in the Hoop Appliqué Puffy Fonts CutWork Quilting PaintWork Trapunto CrystalWork Projects You can find the detailed embroidery instructions at www.bernina.com/7seriesdesigns. 209 x 202 mm 45 x 153 mm BE700701 12604-02 10.796 10.924 8.2 x 7.9 inch 1.8 x 6 inch 1.      Isacord 40   0660 1.      Isacord 40   4610 2.

  • Page 99: Quilt Designs

    Overview Stitch Patterns Quilt Designs 202 x 201 mm 202 x 201 mm Bd289 Bd285 6.190 6.531 7.9 x 7.9 inch 7.9 x 7.9 inch 1.      Isacord 40   4625 1.      Isacord 40   1305 202 x 201 mm 95 x 95 mm Bd288 Bd292 5.806 3.036 7.9 x 7.9 inch 3.7 x 3.7 inch 1.      Isacord 40   0703 1.      Isacord 40   3332 94 x 95 mm 95 x 94 mm Bd299 3.133 Bd308 3.763...
  • Page 100 Overview Stitch Patterns 83 x 90 mm 89 x 89 mm 12380-04 12380-08 2.189 2.725 3.3 x 3.5 inch 3.5 x 3.5 inch 1.      Isacord 40   1543 1.      Isacord 40   1543 112 x 62 mm 110 x 61 mm 12380-09 12380-22 1.945 2.487 4.4 x 2.4 inch 4.4 x 2.4 inch 1.      Isacord 40   1543 1.      Isacord 40   1543 152 x 357 mm 47 x 173 mm 12380-10 Bd796_48 24.674 6 x 14 inch 1.9 x 6.8 inch 1.

  • Page 101: Borders And Lace

    Overview Stitch Patterns 64 x 63 mm 114 x 121 mm Bd514_48 Bd553_48 5.845 2.5 x 2.5 inch 4.5 x 4.8 inch 1.      Isacord 40   1352 1.      Isacord 40   2153 108 x 108 mm 110 x 110 mm Bd567_48 Bd554_48 4.359 6.252 4.3 x 4.3 inch 4.3 x 4.3 inch 1.      Isacord 40   2530 1.      Isacord 40   2153 66 x 219 mm 160 x 118 mm Bd659_48 Bd665_48 2.378 2.834 2.6 x 8.6 inch 6.3 x 4.6 inch 1.
  • Page 102 Overview Stitch Patterns 108 x 119 mm 101 x 110 mm Nb952_48 Oc00303 22.514 35.018 4.3 x 4.7 inch 4 x 4.4 inch 1.      Isacord 40   0020 1.      Isacord 40   0015 2.      Isacord 40   4174 3.      Isacord 40   0020 4.      Isacord 40   4174 5.      Isacord 40   0761 80 x 168 mm 115 x 158 mm 12410-08 12410-07 22.500 30.450 3.2 x 6.6 inch 4.5 x 6.2 inch...
  • Page 103 Overview Stitch Patterns 73 x 190 mm 40 x 152 mm Be790702 21013-29 9.135 7.569 2.9 x 7.5 inch 1.6 x 6 inch 1.      Isacord 40   0442 1.      Isacord 40   4332 76 x 76 mm 26 x 153 mm 21013-30 12398-29 5.519 13.035 3 x 3 inch 1 x 6 inch 1.      Isacord 40   4332 1.      Isacord 40   1351 77 x 77 mm 24 x 177 mm 12398-30 Oc33411 12.150 15.868 3 x 3 inch 0.9 x 7 inch...

  • Page 104: Children

    Overview Stitch Patterns 115 x 16 mm 19 x 120 mm Na912_48 Na914_48 2.285 4.691 4.5 x 0.6 inch 0.7 x 4.7 inch 1.      Isacord 40   4230 1.      Isacord 40   3151 2.      Isacord 40   0853 2.      Isacord 40   3251 3.      Isacord 40   3150 122 x 85 mm 94 x 95 mm Nb478_48 Fq945_48 16.092 8.798 4.8 x 3.4 inch 3.7 x 3.7 inch 1.      Isacord 40   0870 1.
  • Page 105 Overview Stitch Patterns 127 x 66 mm 142 x 127 mm Be790304 Be790307 6.593 19.667 5 x 2.6 inch 5.6 x 5 inch 1.      Isacord 40   4033 1.      Applique   1 2.      Isacord 40   1061 2.      Applique   3 3.      Isacord 40   1900 3.      Isacord 40   3130 4.      Isacord 40   1114 4.      Applique   1 5.
  • Page 106 Overview Stitch Patterns 78 x 106 mm 47 x 165 mm Cm428_48 Cm404_48 15.875 7.630 3.1 x 4.2 inch 1.9 x 6.5 inch 1.      Isacord 40   0832 1.      Isacord 40   3710 2.      Isacord 40   0660 2.      Isacord 40   3730 3.      Isacord 40   0651 3.      Isacord 40   2250 4.      Isacord 40   0853 4.      Isacord 40   2320 5.

  • Page 107: Flowers

    Overview Stitch Patterns 100 x 99 mm Rc765 11.289 3.9 x 3.9 inch 1.      Isacord 40   0853 2.      Isacord 40   1913 3.      Isacord 40   0015 4.      Isacord 40   3750 5.      Isacord 40   0131 6.      Isacord 40   1565 7.      Isacord 40   0824 8.      Isacord 40   1800 9.      Isacord 40   4230 Flowers 85 x 102 mm 128 x 205 mm...
  • Page 108 Overview Stitch Patterns 126 x 185 mm 69 x 144 mm Be790405 Fs142_48 7.734 8.554 4.9 x 7.3 inch 2.7 x 5.7 inch 1.      Isacord 40   3102 1.      Isacord 40   3711 2.      Isacord 40   0020 199 x 281 mm 188 x 215 mm 82004-34 Be790409 37.787 37.708 7.8 x 11.1 inch 7.4 x 8.5 inch 1.      Isacord 40   5722 1.      Isacord 40   0142 2.      Applique   1 2.
  • Page 109 Overview Stitch Patterns 124 x 87 mm 119 x 192 mm Fb268 Fq934_48 7.569 26.468 4.9 x 3.4 inch 4.7 x 7.6 inch 1.      Isacord 40   3211 1.      Isacord 40   0873 2.      Isacord 40   1755 2.      Isacord 40   0776 3.      Isacord 40   3241 3.      Isacord 40   0020 4.      Isacord 40   0700 4.      Isacord 40   5650 5.

  • Page 110: Seasons

    Overview Stitch Patterns 100 x 162 mm 64 x 56 mm Fq434 Fb419_48 17.087 1.829 3.9 x 6.4 inch 2.5 x 2.2 inch 1.      Isacord 40   5050 1.      Isacord 40   6141 2.      Isacord 40   5833 2.      Isacord 40   3151 3.      Isacord 40   5610 68 x 170 mm Ws673 4.465 2.7 x 6.7 inch 1.      Isacord 40   0842 2.      Isacord 40   1565 Seasons 133 x 203 mm 84 x 190 mm...
  • Page 111 Overview Stitch Patterns 123 x 161 mm 74 x 212 mm 12400-03 12400-11 19.286 12.372 4.9 x 6.3 inch 2.9 x 8.3 inch 1.      Isacord 40   0853 1.      Isacord 40   0250 2.      Isacord 40   0250 2.      Isacord 40   4430 3.      Isacord 40   0352 4.      Isacord 40   5833 89 x 151 mm 124 x 122 mm Hg319_48 Hg301_48 8.681 3.836 3.5 x 6 inch 4.9 x 4.8 inch...

  • Page 112: Embellishment

    Overview Stitch Patterns 92 x 98 mm Hg460_48 7.166 3.6 x 3.9 inch 1.      Isacord 40   3650 2.      Isacord 40   0015 3.      Isacord 40   1921 4.      Isacord 40   3840 5.      Isacord 40   3810 6.      Isacord 40   4071 7.      Isacord 40   3444 Embellishment 199 x 276 mm 132 x 119 mm Be790501 Wp428_48 122.446 9.580 7.9 x 10.9 inch...
  • Page 113 Overview Stitch Patterns 121 x 121 mm 87 x 102 mm Be790504 Fb126 4.900 2.668 4.8 x 4.8 inch 3.4 x 4 inch 1.      Isacord 40   3611 1.      Isacord 40   1220 2.      Isacord 40   1805 176 x 109 mm 123 x 124 mm 82005-01 21003-26 13.171 16.269 6.9 x 4.3 inch 4.8 x 4.9 inch 1.      Applique   1 1.      Isacord 40   0345 2.      Applique   3 2.
  • Page 114 Overview Stitch Patterns 108 x 83 mm 129 x 129 mm Fb457_48 Fq881_48 4.601 7.877 4.2 x 3.3 inch 5.1 x 5.1 inch 1.      Isacord 40   0020 1.      Isacord 40   1061 2.      Isacord 40   1172 2.      Isacord 40   0934 3.      Isacord 40   1172 4.      Isacord 40   5933 5.      Isacord 40   5610 6.      Isacord 40   2160 122 x 122 mm 121 x 92 mm Fb336_48...

  • Page 115: Sport And Hobbies

    Overview Stitch Patterns Sport and Hobbies 80 x 80 mm 80 x 75 mm Be790601 Be790602 12.560 10.169 3.2 x 3.1 inch 3.1 x 3 inch 1.      Isacord 40   4133 1.      Isacord 40   5643 2.      Isacord 40   0800 2.      Isacord 40   5912 3.      Isacord 40   0015 80 x 120 mm 130 x 158 mm 12611-08 12611-18 5.770 8.045 3.1 x 4.7 inch 5.1 x 6.2 inch 1.
  • Page 116 Overview Stitch Patterns 63 x 64 mm 36 x 70 mm Sp980 Nb036 11.286 3.909 2.5 x 2.5 inch 1.4 x 2.8 inch 1.      Isacord 40   0015 1.      Isacord 40   3770 2.      Isacord 40   0142 2.      Isacord 40   0131 3.      Isacord 40   0020 3.      Isacord 40   0622 4.      Isacord 40   0015 88 x 53 mm 102 x 80 mm Rc244 Rc675...

  • Page 117: Asia

    Overview Stitch Patterns Asia 172 x 132 mm 129 x 131 mm Nb124_48 BE790801 46.607 11.306 6.8 x 5.2 inch 5.1 x 5.1 inch 1.      Isacord 40   0101 1.      Isacord 40   0851 2.      Isacord 40   0640 3.      Isacord 40   6141 4.      Isacord 40   5833 5.      Isacord 40   0221 6.      Isacord 40   2022 7.

  • Page 118: Charming Monograms

    Overview Stitch Patterns 102 x 109 mm 68 x 68 mm Fb283_48 Fb490_48 3.721 8.023 4 x 4.3 inch 2.7 x 2.7 inch 1.      Isacord 40   3622 1.      Isacord 40   2152 2.      Isacord 40   3711 2.      Isacord 40   0142 3.      Isacord 40   0112 32 x 166 mm 79 x 168 mm Fb491_48 Nb491_48 10.632 5.286 1.2 x 6.5 inch 3.1 x 6.6 inch 1.      Isacord 40   2152 1.
  • Page 119 Overview Stitch Patterns 50 x 90 mm 57 x 90 mm 12587-05 12587-06 5.643 5.439 2 x 3.6 inch 2.2 x 3.5 inch 1.      Isacord 40   0101 1.      Isacord 40   0101 39 x 90 mm 62 x 90 mm 12587-07 12587-08 5.200 7.850 1.5 x 3.6 inch 2.4 x 3.6 inch 1.      Isacord 40   0101 1.      Isacord 40   0101 49 x 89 mm 57 x 89 mm 12587-09 12587-10 4.990 6.021 1.9 x 3.5 inch 2.2 x 3.5 inch...
  • Page 120 Overview Stitch Patterns 54 x 89 mm 64 x 90 mm 12587-17 12587-18 6.583 7.491 2.1 x 3.5 inch 2.5 x 3.6 inch 1.      Isacord 40   0101 1.      Isacord 40   0101 56 x 90 mm 57 x 90 mm 12587-19 12587-20 5.705 5.318 2.2 x 3.6 inch 2.2 x 3.5 inch 1.      Isacord 40   0101 1.      Isacord 40   0101 62 x 91 mm 64 x 91 mm 12587-21 12587-22 6.137 5.277 2.4 x 3.6 inch 2.5 x 3.6 inch...

  • Page 121: Animals

    Overview Stitch Patterns 70 x 144 mm 49 x 100 mm 12587-55 12587-56 7.108 3.819 2.8 x 5.7 inch 1.9 x 3.9 inch 1.      Isacord 40   0101 1.      Isacord 40   0101 57 x 20 mm 53 x 116 mm 12587-57 12587-58 1.459 3.614 2.3 x 0.8 inch 2.1 x 4.6 inch 1.      Isacord 40   0101 1.      Isacord 40   0101 33 x 94 mm 126 x 126 mm 12587-59 12587-60 2.321 5.003 1.3 x 3.7 inch 5 x 5 inch...
  • Page 122 Overview Stitch Patterns 83 x 184 mm 109 x 109 mm Fb258_48 Fq106 14.817 5.947 3.3 x 7.2 inch 4.3 x 4.3 inch 1.      Isacord 40   5722 1.      Isacord 40   1911 2.      Isacord 40   0532 2.      Isacord 40   1600 3.      Isacord 40   0853 3.      Isacord 40   0822 4.      Isacord 40   3951 5.      Isacord 40   6051 6.

  • Page 123: Designworks

    Overview Stitch Patterns 137 x 172 mm 127 x 111 mm Wp244 Ws610_48 20.653 4.658 5.4 x 6.8 inch 5 x 4.4 inch 1.      Isacord 40   0142 1.      Isacord 40   1874 2.      Isacord 40   0108 3.      Isacord 40   0221 4.      Isacord 40   0101 5.      Isacord 40   1010 6.      Isacord 40   0811 7.      Isacord 40   1311 8.

  • Page 124: Monograms In Pink

    Overview Stitch Patterns 119 x 119 mm 206 x 100 mm Dw10 Dw08 5.939 4.7 x 4.7 inch 8.1 x 3.9 inch 1.      Cut   0001 1.      Swarovski   0501 2.      Cut   0002 3.      Cut   0003 4.      Cut   0004 196 x 197 mm 119 x 37 mm Be700121 Be700122 2.183 4.124 7.7 x 7.8 inch 4.7 x 1.5 inch 1.      Isacord 40   3600 1.      Isacord 40   5833 2.
  • Page 125 Overview Stitch Patterns 61 x 90 mm 64 x 90 mm Be790105 Be790106 5.361 4.953 2.4 x 3.5 inch 2.5 x 3.5 inch 1.      Isacord 40   2320 1.      Isacord 40   2320 2.      Isacord 40   4620 2.      Isacord 40   4620 3.      Isacord 40   2152 3.      Isacord 40   2152 4.      Isacord 40   0111 4.      Isacord 40   0111 5.
  • Page 126 Overview Stitch Patterns 82 x 101 mm 74 x 104 mm Be790117 Be790118 6.212 5.931 3.2 x 4 inch 2.9 x 4.1 inch 1.      Isacord 40   2320 1.      Isacord 40   2320 2.      Isacord 40   4620 2.      Isacord 40   4620 3.      Isacord 40   2152 3.      Isacord 40   2152 4.      Isacord 40   0111 4.      Isacord 40   0111 5.

  • Page 127: Monograms In Blue

    Overview Stitch Patterns Monograms in blue 85 x 95 mm 80 x 96 mm Be790201 Be790202 7.079 7.644 3.3 x 3.8 inch 3.1 x 3.8 inch 1.      Applique   1 1.      Applique   1 2.      Applique   2 2.      Applique   2 3.      Isacord 40   3963 3.      Isacord 40   3963 4.      Isacord 40   0111 4.      Isacord 40   3852 5.
  • Page 128 Overview Stitch Patterns 75 x 95 mm 83 x 95 mm Be790211 Be790212 6.908 6.145 3 x 3.8 inch 3.3 x 3.8 inch 1.      Applique   1 1.      Applique   1 2.      Applique   2 2.      Applique   2 3.      Isacord 40   3963 3.      Isacord 40   3963 4.      Isacord 40   3852 4.      Isacord 40   3852 5.      Isacord 40   3900 5.
  • Page 129 Overview Stitch Patterns 90 x 96 mm 93 x 96 mm Be790221 Be790222 7.297 7.259 3.5 x 3.8 inch 3.7 x 3.8 inch 1.      Applique   1 1.      Applique   1 2.      Applique   2 2.      Applique   2 3.      Isacord 40   3963 3.      Isacord 40   3963 4.      Isacord 40   3852 4.      Isacord 40   3852 5.      Isacord 40   4752 5.

  • Page 130: Index

    Index Index Activate/Deactivate Functions..........  23 Inserting the Spool Cap ............  34 Activating the Audio Signals ..........  54 Adjust Values................   24 Lubricating the Hook ............  86 Altering the Embroidery Design Size Disproportionally...   62 Altering the Embroidery Design Size Proportionally ....  62 Altering the Stitch Density.............
  • Page 131 Index Threading the Bobbin Thread..........  41 Threading the Upper Thread ..........  37 Troubleshooting..............  93 Updating firmware..............  84 Using eco Mode..............  58 Using the Spool Net ..............   34 Virtual positioning of the Embroidery Hoop......  49...
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