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family"
H.P. Ueltschi
Owner
In choosing BERNINA, you are assured of years of rewarding sewing. For over 100 years my family
has concentrated on providing complete satisfaction to our customers. And it is my personal wish to
continue this tradition of offering you Swiss precision engineering combined with state of the art
technology and an after sales service second to none.
The new BERNINA 215 are characterized by a youthful appeal which is combined with a range of
added value features to give you, dear Customer, more sewing pleasure than ever before. Enjoy
modern, creative sewing with BERNINA: our wide range of accessories as well as our sewing publica-
tions brimming with imaginative ideas and practical tips all add to the joy of sewing BERNINA style.
Any questions you have will be dealt with courteously and efficiently by our highly trained BERNINA
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- Page 1 BERNINA technology and an after sales service second to none. The new BERNINA 215 are characterized by a youthful appeal which is combined with a range of family” added value features to give you, dear Customer, more sewing pleasure than ever before. Enjoy modern, creative sewing with BERNINA: our wide range of accessories as well as our sewing publica- tions brimming with imaginative ideas and practical tips all add to the joy of sewing BERNINA style.
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Page 2: Important Safety Instructions
10. Do not use bent needles. attention is necessary when this sewing computer is used by or 11. Always use the BERNINA original stitch plate. The wrong stitch near children and infirm persons. This sewing computer is not plate can cause needle breakage. -
Page 3: Environmental Protection
DouBLE INsuLAtED pRoDucts Environmental protection BERNINA is committed to the protection of the In a double-insulated product, two systems of insulation are provi- environment. We strive to minimize the environmental ded instead of grounding. No grounding means is provided on a... - Page 4 For technical and product improvement reasons, the sewing computer's Typesetting, Layout, DTP: Silvia Bartholdi features, parts and accessory are subject to unannounced changes and Graphics: Müller-Melzer ID, Kreuzlingen alterations at any time. The accessory included can differ from country to country. © copyright 2010 BERNINA International AG, Steckborn...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Contents Important safety Instructions Details of the sewing computer Standard Accessories Feet selection Optional Accessories Setting up the sewing computer Operating instructions Stitch overview Selected practical stitches Sewing Needles Maintenance Troubleshooting Index... -
Page 6: Details Of The Sewing Computer
Details of the sewing computer Details of the sewing computer front view Right end... - Page 7 Details of the sewing computer Bobbin cover 20 Stitch length button 21 clr/del-button Stitch plate Attachment base for 22 Stitch selection buttons special accessories 23 Handwheel 24 Balance adjustment Sewing table socket Presser foot shaft 25 Power switch on/off Needle clamp with fixation 26 Power plug socket 27 Drop feed-dog screw...
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Page 8: Standard Accessories
Standard Accessories foot control Accessories the foot control regulates the Fabric cover • Accessory case sewing speed • 2 bobbins (one of them in the Sewing speed is adjusted by • bobbin case) applying more or less pressure Presser feet shaft with 5 soles to the foot control. -
Page 9: Feet Selection
Feet selection standard snap-on soles presser foot shaft for snap-on soles Reverse pat- overlock sole Buttonhole tern sole Overlock seams, sole for practical hems, over- for manual and decorative sewing edges, buttonholes stitches narrow satin stitches Zipper sole Blind stitch sole for sewing in Blind hems, edge zippers... -
Page 10: Sewing Table
• the left Lens set foot control We recommend the use of the sewing speed BERNINA Lens Set for more control the sewing speed by • comfort when sewing. depressing the foot control raise or lower the needle by •... -
Page 11: Optional Accessories
= technician. • press start-stop-button A the sewing computer must be please refer to the again taken to an authorized safety instructions! Note: BERNINA dealer! If the foot control is connected with the sewing computer, the start-stop-unit is deactivated. - Page 12 Setting up the sewing computer Winding the bobbin Winding the bobbin thread cutter turn power switch on following the direction of the arrow take thread through the rear cut the thread on the thread • • • place empty bobbin on guide and round the pre-tension stud cutter •...
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Page 13: Setting Up The Sewing Computer
Setting up the sewing computer Bobbin case to remove the bobbin case to insert the bobbin case Bobbin thread cutter please refer to the raise the needle hold the bobbin case latch insert the bobbin case safety instruction! • • •... -
Page 14: Inserting The Bobbin
Setting up the sewing computer Inserting the bobbin Insert the bobbin Insert the bobbin so that the Pull the thread counter clock- Pull the thread to the left under ... it lies in the T-shaped slit at thread runs clockwise. wise into the slot. - Page 15 Setting up the sewing computer changing the presser foot sole changing the presser foot Attaching the presser foot sole sole please refer to the raise the needle and the place the presser foot sole lower the presser foot lifter safety instruction! •...
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Page 16: Threading The Upper Thread
Setting up the sewing computer threading the upper thread Attaching the thread spool raise the needle and the presser foot • switch the power off • attach the foam pad • place spool on pin (thread unwinds clockwise) • attach the appropriate spool disc - diameter of spool disc is disc •... -
Page 17: Needle Threader
Setting up the sewing computer Needle threader thread in hook Lever down thread in front of needle raise the needle press lever A down and simul- put the thread from the front • • • lower the presser foot taneously guide the thread into the guide until it catches •... -
Page 18: Stitch Plate
Setting up the sewing computer stitch plate stitch plate markings the stitch plate is marked with vertical, horizontal and diagonal • lines in mm and inches the lines help to guide the fabric for sewing seams and precise • topstitching, etc. the horizontal markings are helpful for sewing corners and but- •... -
Page 19: Thread Tension
Setting up the sewing computer thread tension the basic setting the tension is factory set for the best results. is indicated when the red line on the tension metrosene 100/2 (Arova mettler, switzerland) • adjustment wheel is in line with the marking A is used to set both the upper and lower thread tension. - Page 20 Operating instructions Balance Your sewing computer has Different fabrics, threads and This can be remedied with been tested and factory set stabilizers can naturally affect Balance to suit the fabric and using a double layer of the stitch balance so that they produce perfect results.
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Page 21: Operating Instructions
Operating instructions LcD Display the LcD display shows Altered stitch memory 1 stitch width, basic setting blinks constantly any stitch length or width alterations will • 2 stitch length, basic setting blinks constantly be saved automatically 3 needle position (9 positions) For example: 4 needle stop up/down sew altered stitch, e.g. - Page 22 Operating instructions functions Functions are ... activated when the symbol appears on the LCD display. deactivated when the symbol no longer appears on the LCD display. Reverse sewing Needle stop quick reverse: basic setting needle stop up • press button press button •...
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Page 23: Stitch Overview
Stitch overview stitch overview 1 straight stitch 2 Zig-zag stitch 3 Running stitch All non-stretch fabrics. All Stitch Most fabric types; all simple Most types of fabric. Mending, work zig-zag such as oversewing fine patching, reinforcing seams fabrics. Sewing on elastic and lace 4 triple straight and triple 5 Blind stitch... - Page 24 Selected practical stitches straight stitch No. 1 Zig-zag stitch No. 2 A Fabric edges finished with zig-zag stitch B Zig-zag stitch with altered stitch length c Zig-zag stitch with altered stitch width use reverse pattern sole No. 1 or use reverse pattern sole No. 1 blindstitch sole No.
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Page 25: Selected Practical Stitches
Selected practical stitches Running stitch No. 3 triple straight stitch No. 4 use reverse pattern sole No. 1 use reverse pattern sole No. 1 Wide Elastic open seam for edges on sportswear and lingerie durable seam for firm and densely woven fabrics •... - Page 26 Selected practical stitches Blind stitch No. 5 Double overlock stitch No. 6 use blind stitch sole No. 5 use reverse pattern sole No. 1 or overlock sole No. 2 closed seam For «invisible» hems in medium to heavy cotton, wool and blended fabrics.
- Page 27 Selected practical stitches stretch overlock stitch No. 7 super stretch stitch No. 8 use reverse pattern sole No. 1 use reverse pattern sole No. 1 closed seam open seam overlock seam in coarse or loose knits very elastic seam for knit fabrics •...
- Page 28 Selected practical stitches Honeycomb stitch No. 9 Zippers with straight stitch No. 1 use reverse pattern sole No. 1 use zipper sole No. 4 Ribbing with visible seam preparation for all cotton, wool, synthetic and mixed fiber jersey baste in zipper •...
- Page 29 Selected practical stitches Darning program, stitch No. 10 Buttonhole, stitch No. 11 use reverse pattern sole No. 1 use buttonhole sole No. 3 Darning with Reverse pattern sole No. 1 (auto stitch preparation counter) select buttonhole • insert needle in top left of damaged area the LCD display shows the buttonhole number, presser foot •...
- Page 30 Selected practical stitches sewing a manual standard buttonhole Both beads are sewn in the same direction. The individual steps blink on the LCD display. 1 sew the first bead forward, stop the sewing computer press the reverse button • 2 sew reverse straight stitch, stop the sewing computer at the first stitch (buttonhole begin) press the reverse button •...
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Page 31: Sewing Needles
Sewing needles Important facts about sewing needles Your BERNINA uses needle system 130/705H. Needle 110–120 • • Needle and thread Darning thread The most commonly sold needles are nos. 70 –120. • • The finer the needle, the lower the number. The table Mercerised shows which needle is suitable for which threads. - Page 32 Sewing needles Special materials are easier to sew if the appropriate needle is used. Special needles are available at your BERNINA dealer. type of needle model suitable for Needle size universal For nearly all natural and synthetic fabrics (woven and knitted) 60–100...
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Page 33: Maintenance
Maintenance cleaning If the sewing computer is stored in a cold room, it should be cAutIoN brought to a warm room about one hour before use. Disconnect plug clean the sewing computer after every use from the socket turn power switch to «0» (off) and pull out before cleaning •... -
Page 34: Troubleshooting
Bobbin winder still switched • • damaged. Take your sewing Poor quality thread, unevenly • computer to your BERNINA wound or knotted. dealer. See pages 31 and 32 for • infor mation about needles. -
Page 35: Details Of The Sewing Computer
Index Index Accessories 8–11 Fabric cover Optional accessories 10, 11 Thread cutter 12, 13, 17 Accessory case Fabric feed Thread tension Altered stitch memory Feed-dog Threading Foot control 8, 10 Power cable Threads Triple straight stitch 23, 25 Balance 20, 28, 30 Trouble shooting Blind stitch 23, 26...