Bernina artista 170 QPE/180 Owner's Workbook page 4

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Machine Set Up
Owner's manual pg.____
• Cover/Storage of foot control, FHS bar, etc.
• Accessory storage – how box slides on & opens
• Attach foot control; note storage of cords
• Power switch – Owner's manual pg____
• Light - on/off function (in setup) – Owner's
manual pg____
• Extension table + sliding guide
• Presser foot lifter
- acts as a "third hand"
- extra 2mm of presser foot lift
- drops feed dog to give extra space between
presser foot and feed dog
- speeds sewing by 20%
- 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
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
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artista 170 QPE/180
SECTION A
Threading the Upper Thread
Owner's manual pg.____
• Spool pins and discs – Owner's manual pg.____
- vertical spool pin for stacked and decorative
threads
- horizontal spool pin for crosswound threads
- use disc closest to diameter of the spool
• Optional supplementary thread guide
• Optional BERNINA
• Thread machine with the presser foot up until
ready to thread the needle
Threading the Needle
• Needle threader – Owner's manual pg.____
• 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 foot control – Owner's manual pg.___
• With the Needle Stop Up/Down function –
Owner's manual pg.___
Needle Positions
Owner's manual pg. ____
• Eleven positions
Practical/Decorative Stitches
Owner's manual pgs.____
• Stitches programmed in the machine
• Stitches available from CPS software
• Uses for the stitches – Owner's manual pgs.____
• How to select stitches – Owner's manual pgs.____
- touch screen
- scroll arrows
- selection by stitch number
- external buttons for stitch groups
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