Speed Controls; Changing The Light Bulb; Straight Stitching; Cleaning The Feed Dog - Bernina activa 125 Owner's Workbook

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Practical/Decorative Stitches
Owner's manual pgs.____
• Stitches programmed in the machine
• Uses for the stitches – Owner's manual pgs.___
• How to select stitches – Owner's manual pgs.__

Straight Stitching

• Seam measuring – stitch plate marks – Owner's
manual pg.____
- the following measurements are indicated on
the stitch plate: ¼",
- the line just behind the needle is 4mm
- the horizontal lines to the far back and the
line in front of the needle are
• Quilting/seam guide is included with the machine
• Left seam guide and seam guides with rulers are
available as optional accessories
• Straight stitch throat plate available
• Basting – stitch #14 (135 PE) or #15 (145) or
straight stitch with 5mm length (125)
Topstitching/Edgestitching
Owner's manual pgs.____
Securing Stitches
Owner's manual pgs.____
• Stitch #5 (135 PE) - quilter's securing program
• Stitch #5 (125/145) - securing stitch
Satin Stitches
• Thread bobbin case finger to adjust tension
• Can taper while sewing
• Stabilizer – important to the success of stitches
Altering Stitches
Owner's manual pg.____
Restoring Basic Settings
Owner's manual pg.____
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Speed Controls

• Two ways to control – Owner's manual pg.___
- ½ speed function button
- ½ stitch at a time with Needle Up/Down
- ½ stitch at a time by tapping the back of the
optional upgraded foot control

Changing the Light Bulb

Owner's manual pg.____
• Use only 12V 5W. W 2.1 x 9.5d bulbs

Cleaning the Feed Dog

• Periodically remove thread fluff and fabric fuzz
which collects under the stitch plate. Refer to
manual for step-by-step instructions (pg.___).
Cleaning and Lubricating the Hook
• Low mass hook system does not require
lubrication
• See Owner's manual page ____ for step-by-step
cleaning instructions
Cleaning the Screen
• Wipe only with a damp cloth
Cleaning the Outside of the Machine
• Wipe with damp cloth. If needed, use a solution
of water and a few drops of liquid soap.
IMPORTANT: Never use oil, alcohol, or
solvents of any kind on any part of the
external surface of the machine.
Here's an idea...Use your birthday
month as a reminder to have your
BERNINA
it to an authorized BERNINA
technician during the month
of your birthday and you'll
never have to remember
when it was last serviced.
® machine serviced. Take
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activa 125/135 PE/145/5