Table Of Contents - Bernina 1300MDC Instruction Manual

Contents
Safety regulations ............................................................. 1
Welcome ........................................................................... 5
Contents ............................................................................ 6
1. Machine Overview and Installation
1.1. Details of the Machine
▪ Front View ................................................................. 10
▪ Presser Foot Area ..................................................... 10
▪ Inside Looper Cover .................................................. 11
▪ Inside Cloth Plate ...................................................... 11
▪ Accessories ............................................................... 11
1.2. Machine Setup
▪ Foot Controller .......................................................... 12
▪ Safety Switch ............................................................ 12
▪ Waste Collector ........................................................ 12
▪ Thread Guide ............................................................ 13
▪ Chain Thread Spool Holder ...................................... 13
▪ Placing the Thread Cones / Spools .......................... 14
▪ Large Spools ............................................................ 14
▪ Household Spools .................................................... 14
▪ Thread Net ................................................................ 14
2. Operating Instructions
2.1. Basic Operating Procedures
▪ Power/Light Switch ................................................... 15
▪ Swing-Out Presser Foot ........................................... 15
▪ Raising / Lowering the upper knife ........................... 16
▪ Presser Foot Lifter Two Step with Integrated
Front Foot Lift ............................................................ 16
▪ Changing the Presser Foot ....................................... 17
▪ Looper Cover ............................................................ 18
▪ Cloth Plate ................................................................ 18
▪ Handwheel ................................................................ 19
▪ Inserting the Needles ................................................ 20
2.2. Needle and Thread
▪ Needles .................................................................... 21
▪ Needle Condition ...................................................... 21
▪ Needle and Thread Matching ................................... 21
▪ Thread Selection ....................................................... 22
▪ Thread - Needle Selection Table .............................. 23
2.3. Adjustments and Settings
▪ Stitch Length ............................................................. 24
▪ Cutting Width ............................................................ 24
▪ Micro Thread Control ................................................ 25
▪ Differential Feed Setting ........................................... 26
▪ Differential Feed Adjustment ..................................... 27
▪ Presser Foot Pressure .............................................. 27
▪ LCD indication ..................................................... 28,29
2.4. Threading - General Information
▪ Threading Preparation .............................................. 36
▪ First Thread Guide Threading ................................... 36
▪ Re-threading or Changing Threads .......................... 36
▪ Needle Threader ....................................................... 37
2.5. Stitch Formation Overview ............................. 38,39
3. Serger / Overlock Stitch Formations
3.1. Threading 4/3 Thread OL (Stitch No 1-8)
▪ Upper Looper Thread, blue markings ....................... 46
▪ Lower Looper Thread, red markings ......................... 47
▪ Right-Hand Needle, green markings ........................ 48
▪ Left-Hand Needle, yellow markings .......................... 49
3.2. Threading 2 Thread OL (Stitch No 9-15)
▪ Upper Looper Converter ........................................... 50
3.3. Roll Hemming (Stitch No 7, 8 & 13) .................... 51
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3.4. Trial Sewing - Serger / Overlock Mode ............... 52
3.5. Adjusting Thread Tension - Serger
/ OL Mode ............................................................... 52
3.6. Practical Sewing - Serger / Overlock
▪ Sewing in the Thread Chain - Seam Begin ............... 53
▪ Sewing in the Thread Chain - Seam End ................. 54
▪ Securing Thread Chains ........................................... 54
▪ Gathering .................................................................. 55
▪ Sewing in Tape ......................................................... 55
▪ Thread Breakage During Sewing .............................. 56
▪ Unpicking Seams ...................................................... 56
▪ Blind Stitch Foot ....................................................... 57
▪ Elasticator Foot ......................................................... 58
4. Chain and Overlock Stitch Formations
4.1. Threading Chain and OL (Stitch No. 16-20)
▪ Overview of Chain and OL Stitches ..................... 59,60
▪ Chain Stitch Looper, purple markings ...................... 61
▪ Chain Needle, yellow markings ................................ 62
4.2. Trial Sewing - Chain and OL ................................ 63
4.3. Adjusting Thread Tension - Chain and OL
▪ Check Your Trial Run ................................................ 64
▪ Thread Tension ........................................................ 64
▪ Adjusting the Thread Tension ................................... 65
5. Cover Stitch Formations
5.1. Cover Stitch Function .......................................... 66
5.2. Preparation for Cover Stitch
▪ Upper Looper Release ............................................. 67
▪ Presser Foot Adjustment .......................................... 67
▪ Upper Knife Arm ....................................................... 68
▪ Knife Guard / Cover and Chain Stitch
Extension Plate ......................................................... 68
5.3. Threading 4 Thread Cover (Stitch No. 21)
▪ Cover Stitch Looper, purple markings ...................... 69
▪ Right Cover Stitch Needle, blue markings ................ 70
▪ Center Cover Stitch Needle, green markings .......... 71
▪ Left Cover Stitch Needle, yellow markings ............... 72
5.4. Threading 3 Thread Cover (Stitch No. 22-24)
▪ 3 Thread Cover Stitch Wide ...................................... 73
▪ 3 Thread Cover Stitch Narrow .................................. 74
5.5. Trial Sewing - Cover ............................................. 75
5.6. Adjusting Thread Tension - Cover ...................... 76
5.7. Practical Sewing - Cover
▪ Securing the Seam End ............................................ 77
▪ Unpicking Seams ...................................................... 77
▪ Stitch Plate with Seam Guide Lines ......................... 77
▪ Simple Hem .............................................................. 78
▪ Flat Joining Seam ..................................................... 78
▪ Edges with Elastic .................................................... 79
▪ Binding ...................................................................... 79
▪ Top Stitching Seams / Ribbons / Yokes .................... 80
▪ Gathering with Chain Stitch ...................................... 81
▪ Simple Binding with Chain Stitch .............................. 81
6. Maintenance
6.1. Changing the Upper Knife ................................... 82
6.2. Replacing the Bulb ............................................... 83
6.3. Cleaning and Lubricating .................................... 83
6.4. Troubleshooting Guide ........................................ 84
6.5. Technical Data ...................................................... 88
7. Optional Accessories .................................... 90
8. Appendix
8.1. Full Colour Stitch Charts