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  • Page 1 BERNINA 500...
  • Page 2 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 3 2017/05 en 1028895.0.04 1st Edition Copyright 2017 BERNINA International AG All rights reserved: For technical reasons and for the purpose of product improvements, changes concerning the features of the machine can be made at any time and without advance notice. The supplied...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.................... 10 1 My BERNINA............................ 14 Introduction .......................... 14 Welcome to the world of BERNINA .................. 14 Key to signs .......................... 15 Overview Machine ........................ 16 Overview front controls ....................... 16 Overview front ........................ 17 Overview sideways ...................... 18 Overview back........................ 19 Overview Embroidery module .................... 20 Supplied accessories........................ 20...
  • Page 5 Contents Switching the machine on .................... 33 Switching on the sewing light.................... 33 Foot control (Optional accessory)..................... 33 Regulating the speed via the foot control ................ 33 Raising/Lowering the needle .................... 34 Spool pin .......................... 34 Retractable spool pin ...................... 34 Horizontal spool pin ...................... 35 Free arm .......................... 36 Embroidery foot ........................ 36 Attaching the embroidery foot .................... 36 Selecting the embroidery foot in the User Interface.............. 36...
  • Page 6 Registering details of the dealer................... 61 Saving Service data...................... 61 Back to basic setting...................... 62 Deleting user data ....................... 62 Deleting motifs on the BERNINA USB Stick................ 62 Updating the machine Firmware.................. 63 Recovering saved data ...................... 63 Cleaning the thread catcher .................... 64 Lubricating the machine ...................... 64 Packing the embroidery module .................. 65...
  • Page 7 Administering embroidery motifs.................. 88 Saving embroidery motifs in the personal memory ............... 89 Saving the embroidery motif on the BERNINA USB stick ............ 89 Overwriting the embroidery motif in the personal memory .......... 89 Overwriting the embroidery motif on the BERNINA USB stick .......... 89...
  • Page 8 Contents Loading an embroidery motif from the BERNINA USB stick .......... 90 Deleting an embroidery motif from the personal memory ............ 90 Deleting an embroidery motif from the BERNINA USB stick .......... 90 6 Embroidery............................ 91 Embroidering via the button «Start/Stop» ................ 91 Increasing the embroidery speed ..................... 91 Adjusting the upper thread tension .................. 91...
  • Page 9: Important Safety Instructions

    Important safety instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Please be aware of the following basic safety instructions when using your machine. Before using this machine, read instruction manual carefully. DANGER! To reduce the risk of electrical shock: • Never leave the machine unattended as long as it is plugged in. •...
  • Page 10 Never operate this machine if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, if it has been dropped or damaged, or dropped into water. Contact the nearest authorized BERNINA dealer to arrange further details. •...
  • Page 11 Important safety instructions • Always use the original BERNINA stitch plate. The wrong stitch plate can cause needle breakage. • To disconnect, turn power switch to «0» and then remove the plug from the outlet. Do not unplug by pulling the cord, instead grasp the plug to pull it from the outlet.
  • Page 12 The symbol may also be marked on the product. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS! Appropriate use Your BERNINA machine is conceived and designed for private household use. It answers the purpose to embroider fabrics and other materials as it is decribed in this instruction manual. Any other use is not considered appropriate.
  • Page 13: My Bernina

    My BERNINA 1.1 Introduction Your BERNINA 500 E enables you to be endlessly creative due to the various applications. Delicate silk or satin fabrics as well as heavy-weight linen, fleece and denim can be embroidered successfully with this machine. Numerous embroidery motifs are at your disposal.
  • Page 14: Key To Signs

    Fancy instructions, free sewing patterns and embroidery motifs as well as many new ideas: all this you can find in the weekly blog by BERNINA. Our experts give valuable 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 15: Overview Machine

    My BERNINA 1.4 Overview Machine Overview front controls Sewing light on/off Upper Multifunctional knob Thread cutter Lower Multifunctional knob Start/Stop Pinpoint placement Needle up/down Center of embroidery motif Check embroidery motif size...
  • Page 16: Overview Front

    My BERNINA Overview front Connection for embroidery module Slide speed control Bobbin cover Thread take-up lever cover Connection for accessories Thread take-up lever Embroidery foot Thread cutter Needle threader Fixing screw Sewing light Connection for slide-on table Thread cutter...
  • Page 17: Overview Sideways

    My BERNINA Overview sideways Connection for foot control Retractable spool pin Feed dog up/down Air vents PC-connection Handwheel USB port Power switch Spool pin Connection for power cable Bobbin winding unit Magnet holder for touchscreen pen...
  • Page 18: Overview Back

    My BERNINA Overview back Air vents Bobbin winding unit Connection for slide-on table Thread pretension Carrying handle Thread guide Spool pin Presser foot lifter Thread guide Thread cutter Retractable spool pin Stitch plate...
  • Page 19: Overview Embroidery Module

    All rights reserved: For technical reasons and for the purpose of product improvements, changes concerning the features of the machine can be made at any time and without advance notice. The supplied accessory can vary depending on the country of delivery. Visit www.bernina.com for more accessory information. Illustration Name...
  • Page 20: Use Of The Power Cable (Only Usa/Canada)

    If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not modify the plug in any way! Foot control (only USA/Canada) (Optional accessory) Use only foot controller type LV-1 with BERNINA 500 E.
  • Page 21: Accessory Box

    My BERNINA Accessory box All rights reserved: For technical reasons and for the purpose of product improvements, changes concerning the features of the machine can be made at any time and without advance notice. The supplied accessory can vary depending on the country of delivery.
  • Page 22: Overview User Interface

    My BERNINA Illustration Name Purpose Embroidery hoop medium, To embroider medium-sized embroidery 100 x 130 mm with motifs. embroidery template The embroidery template serves the purpose to calibrate the embroidery hoop and to place the fabric exactly. USB Connecting cable The USB connecting cable serves the purpose to transfer data.
  • Page 23: Overview System Settings

    My BERNINA Overview System settings Embroidery mode Setup Program Home Tutorial Help Embroidery Consultant Back to default setting Overview Selection menu embroidery Selection embroidery motifs Color information Editing embroidery motifs Embroidery Overview Icons Icon Name Purpose i-Dialog Touching the icon «i»-Dialog provides various functions to edit motifs.
  • Page 24: Needle, Thread, Fabric

    My BERNINA Icon Name Purpose Icons «-/+» By touching the icons «-» and «+» the setting values are changed. Yellow frame around the A yellow-framed icon indicates that a setting icon or a value in this function has been changed.
  • Page 25: Example For Needle Description

    My BERNINA Illustration Needle name Needle description Purpose Embroidery needle Small ball point, Embroidery on all especially large needle natural and synthetic 130/705 H-E 75, 90 eye and wide thread fabrics. groove Fine material needle Fine ball point Fine knitware,...
  • Page 26: Upper Thread

    My BERNINA The thread can break and skipped stitches can occur when there is too much clearance in the long groove and the needle eye. The thread can break and get stuck when the thread scrapes against the edge of the long groove not fit well into the needle eye optimally.
  • Page 27: Important Embroidery Information

    Selecting the embroidery file format In order that embroidery motifs 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: Underlay Stitches

    My BERNINA Underlay stitches Underlay stitches are the foundation of a motif and are used to stabilize the base material and hold it in shape. They also prevent the covering stitches of the motif from sinking into the knit or the nap of the material.
  • Page 29: Connecting Stitches

    My BERNINA Connecting stitches Long stitches which are used to get from one part of the motif to the next. Before and after the connecting stitch securing stitches are sewn. Connecting stitches are trimmed.
  • Page 30: Embroidery Preparation

    Embroidery preparation Embroidery preparation 2.1 Accessory box Removing and attaching the accessory box The accessory box is fixed to the machine by means of four magnets. When attaching, the drawer has to be integrated in the accessory box. > Turn the carrying handle up and hold it in place. >...
  • Page 31: Connection And Switching On

    Embroidery preparation 2.2 Connection and Switching on Connecting the foot control (Optional accessory) > Unwind the cable of the foot control to the desired length. > Insert the cable of the foot control into the foot control connection. Connecting the machine >...
  • Page 32: Switching The Machine On

    Embroidery preparation Switching the machine on > Switch on the machine at the main switch to «I». Switching on the sewing light Prerequisite: • The sewing light has to be activated in the Setup Program. > Push the button «Sewing light» to switch the sewing light off. >...
  • 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. 2.4 Spool pin Retractable spool pin Lift the spool pin With metallic or other special threads, it is recommend to use the retractable spool pin. The retractable spool pin is used when special threads are embroidered and it can also be used for bobbin winding while embroidering.
  • Page 34: Horizontal Spool Pin

    Embroidery preparation > Place the thread spool on the spool pin. Horizontal spool pin Placing the foam pad, the thread spool and the thread disc Spool discs hold the thread spool in place for proper release of thread from the spool. The thread disc is only used with the horizontal spool holder.
  • Page 35: Free Arm

    Embroidery preparation 2.5 Free arm The BERNINA 500 E provides a solidly designed free arm which offers a lot of space for large project on the right of the needle. 2.6 Embroidery foot Attaching the embroidery foot > Raise the needle.
  • Page 36: Needle And Stitch Plate

    Embroidery preparation > Touch the icon «Presser foot display/Presser foot selection». 2.7 Needle and stitch plate Inserting the embroidery needle Embroidery needles of the type 130/705 H-SUK provide a larger eye and are slightly rounded. This avoids thread abrasion when using Rayon- and cotton embroidery thread. Depending on the embroidery thread use a size No.
  • Page 37: Selecting The Needle Type And The Needle Size

    Embroidery preparation > Select the attached needle. – If the selected needle is suitable in combination with the stitch plate, sewing can be started. – If the selected needle is not suitable in combination with the stitch plate, starting the machine is automatically prevented.
  • Page 38: Selecting The Stitch Plate In The User Interface

    Embroidery preparation > Press the stitch plate down at the mark back right until it flips up. > Remove the stitch plate. > Place the openings of the stitch plate (PunchWork, Optional accessory) above the corresponding guide pins and press down until it clicks into place. Selecting the stitch plate in the User Interface After having replaced the stitch plate, it can be checked whether it can be used together with the selected needle.
  • Page 39 Embroidery preparation > Guide the thread in direction of the arrow through the thread tension (2). > Guide the thread downwards around the thread take-up lever cover (3). > Guide the thread upwards and insert into the thread take-up lever (4). >...
  • Page 40 Embroidery preparation > Press the semi-automatic threader lever (8) slightly down, keep pressed and pull the thread to the left beneath the gray threader hook (9). > Guide the thread around the gray threader hook from the left to the right (11). >...
  • Page 41: Winding The Bobbin Thread

    Embroidery preparation > Pull the thread beneath the attached foot over the thread cutter (15) and cut. Winding the bobbin thread The bobbin thread can be wound while embroidering if the retractable spool pin is used for winding. Prerequisite: • The foam pad, the thread spool and the appropriate thread disc are positioned.
  • Page 42: Threading The Bobbin Thread

    Embroidery preparation > Push the engaging lever (5) towards the bobbin. – The machine winds and the display to wind the bobbin appears. > Move the slide on the display using the touchscreen pen or the finger to adjust the winding speed. >...
  • Page 43 Embroidery preparation > Insert the new bobbin so that the silvery sensor surface is facing the back of the bobbin case. > Pull the thread into the slot (2) from the left. > Pull the thread to the right under the spring (3), then lead the thread under the two thread guides (4) and pull upwards.
  • Page 44: Thread-Up Command

    Embroidery preparation > When inserting into the machine, hold the bobbin case so the the thread guide (5) points upwards. > Insert the bobbin case. > Press onto the center of the bobbin case until it engages. > Pull the thread through the thread cutter (6) and cut. >...
  • Page 45: Attaching The Module

    All embroidery motifs can either be embroidered as-is or changed using the various functions offered by the machine. All embroidery motifs can be found in the attachment (see page 168). In addition to that, embroidery motifs from the personal memory or from the BERNINA USB stick (optional accessory) can be loaded.
  • Page 46: Embroidery Hoop

    Embroidery preparation Prerequisite: • The Embroidery foot No. 26 is attached. > Select an alphabet, embroidery motif or a personal embroidery motif from a file. 2.12 Embroidery hoop Overview Embroidery hoop selection Hoop selection Selecting the embroidery hoop The best embroidery result is achieved when the smallest possible embroidery hoop for the embroidery motif is selected.
  • Page 47: Tear-Away Stabilizers

    Embroidery preparation Tear-away stabilizers Using a stabilizer ensures more stability of the embroidery project. A tear-away stabilizer suits all woven and non-stretch materials. 1 – 2 layers can be used. Stabilizers are available in different weights. With larger embroidered areas the stabilizer will remain under the embroidery thread. The stabilizer is applied to the wrong side of the fabric with temporary adhesive spray.
  • Page 48: Using Water-Soluble 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 49: Attaching The Hoop

    Embroidery preparation > Place the material and the inner hoop on the outer hoop so that the arrows of both hoops match. > Fit the hoops into each other; ensure that the material does not move. > Hoop the fabric to be embroidered tightly. >...
  • Page 50: Overview Embroidery Functions

    Embroidery preparation Overview embroidery functions Centering the embroidery hoop to the needle 4 Grid on/off Moving the embroidery hoop to the back Embroidery motif center Moving the embroidery arm to the left Virtual positioning (appears by scrolling) Center the needle to the embroidery hoop Relocating the embroidery hoop facilitates threading when the needle is close to the embroidery hoop.
  • Page 51: Grid On/Off

    Embroidery preparation Grid on/off When the center of the hoop and the grid are displayed, the embroidery motif can be positioned more exactly. > Touch the icon «Embroidery hoop display/Embroidery hoop selection». > Touch the icon «Grid on/off» to display the center of the hoop on the display. >...
  • Page 52: Setup Program

    When the embroidery motif is openend on the machine, it is always centered to the embroidery hoop. If you want the embroidery motif to be opened in its original position (defined by the BERNINA embroidery software), the function «Center the embroidery motif» must be activated.
  • Page 53: Calibrating The Hoop

    Setup Program > Touch the icon «Embroidery settings». > Touch the icon «Center the embroidery motif». > Press the switch in the right section. – A previously moved embroidery motif which has been saved in the new position is opened in the saved position after selecting.
  • Page 54: Function Thread Away On/Off

    Setup Program > Touch the icon «Setup Program». > Touch the icon «Embroidery settings». > Touch the icon «Select fabric thickness». > Select fabric thickness. Function thread away on/off The thread end is pulled out of the fabric after being cut. >...
  • Page 55: Adjusting The Thread Cut

    Setup Program > Press the switch in the lower right section to deactivate the securing stitches at the end. – If the embroidery motif has programmed securing stitches, they will be embroidered. – If the embroidery motif doesn't have any programmed securing stitches, none are embroidered. >...
  • Page 56: Changing The Measuring Unit

    Setup Program > Touch the icons «-» or «+» (3) to adjust the length from where the connecting stitches are cut. > Touch the yellow-framed icon on the left side to reset the alteration to default setting. Changing the measuring unit The measuring unit in the embroidery mode can be changed from mm to inch.
  • Page 57: Monitoring Functions

    Setup Program > Touch the text box above the color settings. > Enter the welcome text. > Touch the icon «ABC» (standard setting) to use upper-case letters. > Touch the icon «abc» to use lower-case letters. > Touch the icon «123» to use figures and mathematical symbols. >...
  • Page 58: Machine Settings

    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 new languages are provided for the User Interface as appropriate.
  • Page 59: Checking The Firmware Version

    Reviewing the total number of stitches The total number of stitches of the machine as well as the number of stitches since the last service carried out by the specialized BERNINA dealer are displayed. > Touch the icon «Home». > Touch the icon «Setup Program».
  • Page 60: Registering Details Of The Dealer

    BERNINA dealer. Saving Service data Service data concerning the status quo of the machine can be saved on a BERNINA USB stick (optional accessory) and then given to the BERNINA dealer. > Insert a BERNINA USB stick (Optional accessory) which provides enough free memory space into the USB port.
  • Page 61: Back To Basic Setting

    > Touch the icon «Confirm» to delete all embroidery motifs from the personal memory. Deleting motifs on the BERNINA USB Stick When motifs which won't be needed anymore are saved on the BERNINA USB Stick (Optional accessory), the stick can be connected to the machine and the data can be deleted.
  • Page 62: Updating The Machine Firmware

    If personal data and settings after a software update are not available anymore, they can be transfered to the machine again afterwards. > Insert the BERNINA USB stick (Optional accessory) providing the saved data and settings into the USB port of the machine.
  • Page 63: Cleaning The Thread Catcher

    > Always sew/embroider a test sample first. In the Setup Program, animations show how to lubricate the machine. In chapter «Maintencance and cleaning», there are further illustrated step-by-step instructionsLubricating the machine. Always use BERNINA oil to lubricate. > Touch the icon «Home».
  • Page 64: Packing The Embroidery Module

    Setup Program > Touch the icon «Setup Program». > Touch the icon «Machine settings». > Touch the icon «Maintenance/Update». > Touch the icon «Lubricate the machine». > Lubricate the machine according to the instructions on the display. Packing the embroidery module To pack the embroidery module into the original packaging without moving the embroidery arm manually, the embroidery arm needs to be brought to its packing position.
  • Page 65: System Settings

    System settings System settings 4.1 Calling up the Tutorial The Tutorial provides information and explanations on different sections concerning embroidering. > Touch the icon «Home». > Touch the icon «Tutorial». > Select the desired topic to get information. 4.2 Calling up the embroidery consultant The Embroidery Consultant provides information about decision support concerning embroidery projects.
  • Page 66: Creative Embroidering

    Creative embroidering Creative embroidering 5.1 Overview embroidering Embroidery time/Embroidery motif size in mm Area to be embroidered or inch Scaling up, downsizing and moving the «i»-Dialog embroidery motif view Undoing entries Embroidery motif layers Redoing entries 5.2 Selecting and changing the embroidery motif >...
  • Page 67: Editing The Embroidery Motif

    Creative embroidering 5.5 Editing the embroidery motif Overview Editing embroidery motif Zoom out Mirror image up/down Zoom in Duplicating Moving the view Endless Embroidery Moving the motif Deleting (appears by scrolling) Moving the motif Check embroidery motif size (appears by scrolling)) Rotating the embroidery motif Bending text (only when an alphabet is selected,...
  • Page 68: Moving The Embroidery Motif View

    Creative embroidering Moving the embroidery motif view The view of the embroidery motif can be moved. In addition to that, the view can be adjusted with or without changing the embroidery position. > Select an embroidery motif. > Touch the icon «Zoom in» to activate the icon «Move the view». >...
  • Page 69: Rotating Motif

    Creative embroidering Rotating motif > Select an embroidery motif. > Touch the icon «i»-Dialog. > Touch the icon «Rotate the motif». > Turn the «Upper Multifunctional knob» or the «Lower Multifunctional knob» to the right to rotate the embroidery motif clockwise. >...
  • Page 70: Mirroring Embroidery Motifs

    Creative embroidering > Turn the «Lower Multifunctional knob» to alter the embroidery motif vertically. – The embroidery motif is not scaled up or downsized proportionally. Mirroring embroidery motifs Embroidery motifs can be mirror-imaged both vertically and horizontally. > Select an embroidery motif. >...
  • Page 71: Altering The Stitch Density

    Creative embroidering > Adjust the desired stitch length (2) with the icons «-» or «+». Altering the stitch density If the satin stitches are embroidered too densely, the stitch density can be adjusted. > Select an embroidery motif. > Touch the icon «i»-Dialog. >...
  • Page 72: Endless Embroidery

    Creative embroidering > Touch the icon «Corner top right» to select the top right corner of the embroidery motif. – The embroidery hoop travels all the way until the needle is at the position as it is indicated in the display.
  • Page 73 Creative embroidering > Touch the icon «Confirm». > Touch the icon «i»-Dialog. > Touch the icon «Embroidering». > Push the button «Start/Stop» and embroider the border. – The embroidery motif must be embroidered completely. > Touch the icon «Endless Embroidery» when the reference points have been embroidered. –...
  • Page 74: Duplicating The Embroidery Motif

    Creative embroidering > Turn the «Upper Multifunctional knob» or the «Lower Multifunctional knob» to position the hoop exactly. > Touch the icon «Confirm». > Push the button «Start/Stop» and resume embroidering. > Repeat these steps until the desired length of the border is embroidered. Duplicating the embroidery motif The active embroidery motif is duplicated.
  • Page 75: Undoing Entries

    Creative embroidering Undoing entries All entries can be undone and redone again step by step. Prerequisite: • An embroidery motif has been selected and alterations have been done. > Touch the icon «Undo» to cancel the last entry. > Touch the icon «Undo» several times to cancel the last entries step by step. >...
  • Page 76: Pinpoint Placement

    Creative embroidering > Select all embroidery motifs (2). > Touch the icon «i»-Dialog. > Touch the icon «Group». – All embroidery motifs are added to the embroidery motif combination. > Select an embroidery motif combination. > Touch the icon «Ungroup». –...
  • Page 77: Free Point Positioning

    Creative embroidering > Turn the «Upper Multifunctional knob» or the «Lower Multifunctional knob» to the left or to the right to position the needle above the respective mark on the fabric. > Touch the icon «SET» to confirm the altered position. –...
  • Page 78: Combining Embroidery Motifs

    Creative embroidering > Touch the icon «SET» again to confirm the altered position. – The point changes its color and is defined. The embroidery motif is adjusted accordingly. > Touch the icon «Reset Pinpoint placement» to reset the alterations to default setting. 5.7 Combining embroidery motifs Combining embroidery motifs In the Combi-Mode several embroidery motifs can be combined.
  • Page 79: Duplicating A Combination

    Creative embroidering > Touch the icon «Duplicate». – 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. > Touch the icon «Add an embroidery motif». >...
  • Page 80: Creating Lettering

    Creative embroidering 5.8 Creating lettering Overview embroidery alphabets Embroidery motif Name Swiss Block Anniversary Guinevere Drifter Childs Play Russian Textbook Curly Rounded Sans Creating words/sentences Lettering is always embroidered in one color. To embroider single letters or single words in another color, every letter or every word has to be selected individually and placed in the area to be embroidered.
  • Page 81: Editing Words/Sentences

    Creative embroidering > Touch the icon «DEL» to delete single letters of the entered text. > Touch the icon «Confirm» to accept the text. > Touch the icon «Embroidery hoop display/Embroidery hoop selection». > Select the hoop. > Touch the icon «Embroidery hoop display/Embroidery hoop selection» again to go back to the Edit Mode.
  • Page 82: Changing The Colors Of The Embroidery Motif

    Creative embroidering 5.9 Changing the colors of the embroidery motif Overview changing the color Colors of embroidery motifs Allocating thread brand Preview for selected color Altering color/brand Color wheel Color information Changing the colors Lettering is always embroidered in one color. To embroider single letters or single words in another color, every letter or every word has to be selected individually and placed in the area to be embroidered.
  • Page 83: Changing The Thread Brand

    Creative embroidering > Turn the round knob (2) with the the touchscreen pen/finger clockwise or counter-clockwise or turn the «Upper Multifunction knob» to alter the colors of the embroidery motif. > Move the slide (3) with the the touchscreen pen/finger to alter the brightness of the colors. >...
  • Page 84: Embroidering The Embroidery Motif

    Creative embroidering 5.10 Embroidering the embroidery motif Overview Embroidery menu Basting Increasing the embroidery speed (appears by scrolling) Moving the hoop Reducing color changes (appears by scrolling) Embroidery sequence control when thread Endless Embroidery (appears by scrolling) breaks Cutting connecting stitches Color indication Multi-colored embroidery motif on/off (appears by scrolling)
  • Page 85: Cutting Connecting Stitches

    Creative embroidering > Touch the icon «Embroidering». > Touch the icon «Embroidery sequence control when thread breaks». – In the left portion of the display a compact view of the embroidery motif is displayed. On the right side the enlarged embroidery motif is displayed. >...
  • Page 86: Color Indication

    Creative embroidering > Touch the icon «Embroidering». > The icon «Endless embroidery» becomes visible in the right bar by scrolling upwards. > Touch the icon «Endless Embroidery». > Remove the hoop and rehoop the fabric so that the stitched out reference points are in the upper part of the embroidery area and at least 3 cm (1.18 inch) from the top edge of the hoop.
  • Page 87: Free Arm Embroidering

    Creative embroidering 5.11 Free arm embroidering Free arm embroidering is defined as embroidering tubular fabrics or garments which are positioned around the free arm of the embroidery machine while being embroidered. Often used with sleeves, pant legs or other narrow-tailored garments. A tubular piece of fabric can be pulled over the free arm of the machine easily when the free arm is positioned to the left in parking position before the hoop is attached or removed.
  • Page 88: Saving Embroidery Motifs In The Personal Memory

    > Touch the icon «Save the motif». – The embroidery motif to be saved is outlined in yellow. > Insert the BERNINA USB stick into the USB port of the machine. > Touch the icon «USB stick». > Touch the icon «Confirm».
  • Page 89: Loading An Embroidery Motif From The Personal Memory

    > Select an embroidery motif. Loading an embroidery motif from the BERNINA USB stick > Touch the icon «Selection». > Insert the BERNINA USB stick into the USB port of the machine. > Touch the icon «USB stick». > Select a personal embroidery motif.
  • Page 90: Embroidery

    The default setting of the upper thread tension is determined automatically after an embroidery motif 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 (Company Mettler, Switzerland) is used for upper and bobbin thread.
  • Page 91: Embroidering Via The Foot Control (Optional Accessory)

    Embroidery When of using other types of embroidery threads, the optimal tension may vary. Therefore it may be necessary to adjust the upper thread tension according to the embroidering project as well as the desired embroidery motif individually. The higher the upper thread tension, the tighter the upper thread which means that the bobbin thread is pulled up to the top of the fabric.
  • Page 92: Attachment

    Attachment Attachment 7.1 Cleaning the display > Clean the display when it is switched off with a soft slightly damp microfiber cloth. 7.2 Removing thread remnants under the stitch plate CAUTION Electronically driven components Risk of injury near the needle and the hook. >...
  • Page 93: Lubricating The Hook

    Attachment > Remove the hook. > Clean the hook race with a brush; do not use any pointed objects. > Hold the hook at the pin in the center with two fingers. > Lead the hook, lower edge ahead, angular top-down behind the hook race cover. >...
  • Page 94 > Remove the hook. > Give one drop of BERNINA oil down in the hook race. > Give one drop of oil in 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 95: Troubleshooting

    Upper thread too tight or too > Adjust upper thread tension. loose. 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 96 > 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 97 Settings in the Setup Program. > Activate it in the Setup Program. doesn't react The upper thread indicator is > Contact the specialized BERNINA dealer. defect. Bobbin thread indicator Settings in the Setup Program. > Activate it in the Setup Program.
  • Page 98: Error Messages

    Attachment 7.6 Error messages Message on the display Cause Repair 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. > Adjust the needle position via the handwheel. The upper thread is used up.
  • Page 99 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 100 > Reduce the size of the embroidery motif. large. > Attach a bigger hoop. Too less free capacity on the Not enough free capacity on the > Make sure that the BERNINA USB stick (optional BERNINA USB stick (optional BERNINA USB stick (optional accessory) is used. accessory).
  • Page 101 > After lubricating, embroider a test piece first. It is time for the regular The machine needs maintenance. > Contact the specialized BERNINA dealer. maintenance. Please contact your The message appears after the > Delete the message temporarily by touching the icon...
  • Page 102: Storage And Disposal

    > Protect the machine against climatic influences. Dispose of the machine BERNINA International AG is committed to the protection of the environment. We strive to minimize the environmental impact of our products by continuously improving product design and our technology of manufacturing.
  • Page 103: Technical Data

    Attachment 7.8 Technical data Term Value Measurement unit Maximum fabric thickness 10.5 (0,41) mm (inch) Sewing light 12 bis 16 Maximum speed 1000 spm/rpm Measurements without the spool pin 465/330/200 (18.30/12.99/7.87) mm (inch) Weight 11.5 Energy consumption Watt Input voltage 100-240 Volt Protection class (Electrical engineering)
  • Page 104: Overview Motifs

    Projects in the hoop Appliqué Puffy lettering CutWork Design (motifs) Quilting PaintWork Design (motifs) Trapunto CrystalWork Design (motifs) Projects Please find the detailed embroidery instructions at www.bernina.com/500designs Embroidery motif Embroidery motif Width x Height Colors Width x Height Colors > mm > mm >...
  • Page 105: Quilt Motifs

    Overview motifs Embroidery motif Embroidery motif Width x Height Colors Width x Height Colors > mm > mm > inch > inch 12619-04 57.8 x 57.4 2.27 x 2.25 Quilt motifs Embroidery motif Embroidery motif Width x Height Colors Width x Height Colors >...
  • Page 106 Overview motifs Embroidery motif Embroidery motif Width x Height Colors Width x Height Colors > mm > mm > inch > inch 12499-05 12499-24 123.3 x 123.3 133.1 x 214.7 4.85 x 4.85 5.24 x 8.45 12499-23 12607-20 123.3 x 123.3 122.4 x 122.3 4.85 x 4.85 4.81 x 4.81...
  • Page 107 Overview motifs Embroidery motif Embroidery motif Width x Height Colors Width x Height Colors > mm > mm > inch > inch 12416-03 12416-26 124.0 x 124.0 43.7 x 174.1 4.88 x 4.88 1.72 x 6.85 12416-48 NB346-48 170.8 x 177.6 76.2 x 76.3 6.72 x 6.99 3.00 x 3.00...
  • Page 108 Overview motifs Embroidery motif Embroidery motif Width x Height Colors Width x Height Colors > mm > mm > inch > inch NB335-48 NZ498 127.1 x 127.1 88.9 x 88.9 5.00 x 5.00 3.50 x 3.50 NZ503 82013-29 99.1 x 98.7 121.2 x 121.2 3.90 x 3.88 4.76 x 4.76...
  • Page 109 Overview motifs Embroidery motif Embroidery motif Width x Height Colors Width x Height Colors > mm > mm > inch > inch 82013-32 12416-24 121.8 x 105.6 88.9 x 73.1 4.79 x 4.15 3.50 x 2.87 12607-16 12616-16 122.8 x 122.3 122.8 x 122.6 4.83 x 4.81 4.83 x 4.82...
  • Page 110 Overview motifs Embroidery motif Embroidery motif Width x Height Colors Width x Height Colors > mm > mm > inch > inch 12380-30 12380-04 89.2 x 96.3 83.1 x 89.9 3.51 x 3.79 3.27 x 3.53 12380-08 12380-09 89.2 x 89.1 111.6 x 61.6 3.51 x 3.50 4.39 x 2.42...
  • Page 111 Overview motifs Embroidery motif Embroidery motif Width x Height Colors Width x Height Colors > mm > mm > inch > inch BD804 BD796 122.9 x 123.6 47.2 x 174.5 4.83 x 4.86 1.85 x 6.87 BD837 BD292 123.6 x 123.6 94.8 x 95.1 4.86 x 4.86 3.73 x 3.58...
  • Page 112 Overview motifs Embroidery motif Embroidery motif Width x Height Colors Width x Height Colors > mm > mm > inch > inch BD413 BD554 97.1 x 97.2 109.9 x 109.9 3.82 x 3.82 4.32 x 4.32 BD553 BD567 113.8 x 121.1 107.9 x 108.2 4.48 x 4.76 4.24 x 4.25...
  • Page 113 Overview motifs Embroidery motif Embroidery motif Width x Height Colors Width x Height Colors > mm > mm > inch > inch BD501 BD502 63.5 x 61.1 61.5 x 60.7 2.50 x 2.40 2.42 x 2.38 BD513 BD514 63.5 x 63.4 63.5 x 62.9 2.50 x 2.49 2.50 x 2.47...
  • Page 114: Ornaments

    Overview motifs Embroidery motif Embroidery motif Width x Height Colors Width x Height Colors > mm > mm > inch > inch BD563 BD569 89.7 x 89.6 120.6 x 120.6 3.53 x 3.52 4.74 x 4.74 Ornaments Embroidery motif Embroidery motif Width x Height Colors Width x Height...
  • Page 115 Overview motifs Embroidery motif Embroidery motif Width x Height Colors Width x Height Colors > in mm > in mm > in inch > in inch 12633-06 12473-06 119.8 x 119.9 133.4 x 119.9 4.71 x 4.72 5.25 x 4.72 12473-04 BE7904-03 93.6 x 184.2...
  • Page 116 Overview motifs Embroidery motif Embroidery motif Width x Height Colors Width x Height Colors > in mm > in mm > in inch > in inch 19999-002 NB934-48 124.9 x 136.4 132.4 x 164.8 4.91 x 5.37 5.21 x 6.48 NB935-48 21021-05 104.1 x 168.9...
  • Page 117 Overview motifs Embroidery motif Embroidery motif Width x Height Colors Width x Height Colors > in mm > in mm > in inch > in inch 12490-03 12490-04 118.1 x 113.4 146.4 x 122.4 4.64 x 4.46 5.76 x 4.81 12490-05 FP887 125.8 x 104.5...
  • Page 118 Overview motifs Embroidery motif Embroidery motif Width x Height Colors Width x Height Colors > in mm > in mm > in inch > in inch OC07207 82007-11 105.8 x 138.6 4.16 x 5.45 111.7 x 94.2 4.39 x 3.70 82007-44 82006-30 114.0 x 114.8...
  • Page 119 Overview motifs Embroidery motif Embroidery motif Width x Height Colors Width x Height Colors > in mm > in mm > in inch > in inch FB126 BE790502 86.9 x 102.2 59.9 x 58.2 3.42 x 4.02 2.35 x 2.29 21003-26 NB403 78.1 x 78.3...
  • Page 120 Overview motifs Embroidery motif Embroidery motif Width x Height Colors Width x Height Colors > in mm > in mm > in inch > in inch NB481 NB749 123.4 x 67.6 126.5 x 262.8 4.85 x 2.66 4.98 x 10.34 NA959 FB106 128.1 x 92.6...
  • Page 121: Children

    Overview motifs Embroidery motif Embroidery motif Width x Height Colors Width x Height Colors > in mm > in mm > in inch > in inch WS655 116.5 x 222.3 4.58 x 8.75 Children Embroidery motif Embroidery motif Width x Height Colors Width x Height Colors...
  • Page 122 Overview motifs Embroidery motif Embroidery motif Width x Height Colors Width x Height Colors > mm > mm > inch > inch CM031-48 12401-17 85.7 x 63.4 98.8 x 55.1 3.37 x 2.49 3.88 x 2.16 CK859 CK520 75.6 x 60.3 2.97 x 2.37 118.8 x 141.8 4.67 x 5.58...
  • Page 123 Overview motifs Embroidery motif Embroidery motif Width x Height Colors Width x Height Colors > mm > mm > inch > inch CK863 NB198-48 94.2 x 72.4 3.70 x 2.85 127.1 x 124.6 5.00 x 4.90 BE790307 BE790311 141.5 x 126.9 114.1 x 152.5 5.57 x 4.99 4.49 x 6.00...
  • Page 124 Overview motifs Embroidery motif Embroidery motif Width x Height Colors Width x Height Colors > mm > mm > inch > inch BE790309 BE790310 87.5 x 149.8 137.8 x 136.0 3.44 x 5.89 5.42 x 5.35 BE790312 BE790313 122.0 x 133.1 98.9 x 102.3 4.80 x 5.24 3.89 x 4.02...
  • Page 125 Overview motifs Embroidery motif Embroidery motif Width x Height Colors Width x Height Colors > mm > mm > inch > inch CK667 CK738 89.1 x 85.7 3.50 x 3.37 99.8 x 82.3 3.92 x 3.24 CK970 CM147 84.4 x 81.6 55.0 x 99.6 3.33 x 3.21 2.16 x 3.92...
  • Page 126 Overview motifs Embroidery motif Embroidery motif Width x Height Colors Width x Height Colors > mm > mm > inch > inch CM362 CM376 120.6 x 113.0 100.3 x 97.5 4.74 x 4.44 3.94 x 3.12 NB193 113.3 x 96.2 4.46 x 3.78...
  • Page 127: Frames And Borders

    Overview motifs Frames and borders Embroidery motif Embroidery motif Width x Height Colors Width x Height Colors > mm > mm > inch > inch 80090-26 12630-07 124.4 x 128.8 205.0 x 120.6 4.89 x 5.07 8.07 x 4.74 12611-27 12611-28 136.9 x 137.3 140.0 x 140.0...
  • Page 128 Overview motifs Embroidery motif Embroidery motif Width x Height Colors Width x Height Colors > mm > mm > inch > inch 12606-33 12606-37 43.0 x 70.0 45.6 x 77.8 1.69 x 2.75 1.79 x 3.06 32078-02 32078-03 123.4 x 172.9 123.4 x 172.9 4.85 x 6.80 4.85 x 6.80...
  • Page 129: Seasons

    Overview motifs Embroidery motif Embroidery motif Width x Height Colors Width x Height Colors > mm > mm > inch > inch 12611-21 12611-23 155.8 x 71.7 155.8 x 71.7 6.13 x 2.82 6.13 x 2.82 12611-22 12611-24 155.8 x 71.7 155.8 x 71.7 6.13 x 2.82 6.13 x 2.82...
  • Page 130 Overview motifs Embroidery motif Embroidery motif Width x Height Colors Width x Height Colors > mm > mm > inch > inch 12597-16 80009-17 88.4 x 85.0 85.7 x 129.8 3.48 x 3.34 3.37 x 5.11 HE255 HE252 133.2 x 127.1 88.1 x 145.0 5.24 x 5.00 3.46 x 5.70...
  • Page 131 Overview motifs Embroidery motif Embroidery motif Width x Height Colors Width x Height Colors > mm > mm > inch > inch HG747-48 NB754-48 114.3 x 128.1 4.50 x 5.04 124.0 x 147.5 4.88 x 5.80 NB759-48 HD976 98.7 x 61.7 101.1 x 108.3 3.88 x 2.42 3.98 x 4.26...
  • Page 132 Overview motifs Embroidery motif Embroidery motif Width x Height Colors Width x Height Colors > mm > mm > inch > inch 12415-29 12655-14 108.4 x 172.4 164 x 110 4.26 x 6.78 6.45 x 4.33 12433-05 12417-04 84.3 x 97.1 3.31 x 3.82 83.4 x 124.4 3.28 x 4.89...
  • Page 133 Overview motifs Embroidery motif Embroidery motif Width x Height Colors Width x Height Colors > mm > mm > inch > inch GNNF80834 HE962 95.2 x 78.8 120.5 x 135.2 3.74 x 3.10 4.74 x 5.32 12421-11 12421-37 39.9 x 43.6 67.4 x 61.0 1.57 x 1.71 2.65 x 2.40...
  • Page 134 Overview motifs Embroidery motif Embroidery motif Width x Height Colors Width x Height Colors > mm > mm > inch > inch CM426 FQ749 45.8 x 96.0 77.6 x 94.8 1.80 x 3.77 3.05 x 3.73 HE919 HG053 89.1 x 69.2 122.1 x 121.8 3.50 x 2.72 4.80 x 4.79...
  • Page 135: Borders And Lace

    Overview motifs Embroidery motif Embroidery motif Width x Height Colors Width x Height Colors > mm > mm > inch > inch NB317 87.4 x 86.9 3.44 x 3.42 Borders and Lace Embroidery motif Embroidery motif Width x Height Colors Width x Height Colors >...
  • Page 136 Overview motifs Embroidery motif Embroidery motif Width x Height Colors Width x Height Colors > mm > mm > inch > inch 21021-25 OC00303 33.8 x 71.5 100.6 x 110.6 1.33 x 2.81 3.96 x 4.35 HG341 NX957 63.8 x 63.7 97.9 x 88.1 2.51 x 2.50 3.85 x 3.46...
  • Page 137 Overview motifs Embroidery motif Embroidery motif Width x Height Colors Width x Height Colors > mm > mm > inch > inch 12633-20 12508-08 34.3 x 170.1 40.0 x 150.9 1.35 x 6.69 1.57 x 5.94 12508-17 OC33411 42.1 x 152.5 24.2 x 177.1 1.65 x 6.00 0.95 x 6.97...
  • Page 138 Overview motifs Embroidery motif Embroidery motif Width x Height Colors Width x Height Colors > mm > mm > inch > inch 12485-31 21013-29 45.6 x 225.2 40.2 x 152.0 1.79 x 8.86 1.58 x 5.98 BE110415 FA981 43.7 x 172.4 35.1 x 142.3 1.72 x 6.78 1.38 x 5.60...
  • Page 139 Overview motifs Embroidery motif Embroidery motif Width x Height Colors Width x Height Colors > mm > mm > inch > inch 82005-40 BE790702 26.0 x 239.4 73.0 x 190.5 1.02 x 9.42 2.87 x 7.50 NA914 NB520 120.3 x 18.8 26.3 x 175.9 4.73 x 0.74 1.03 x 6.92...
  • Page 140: Sports And Hobby

    Overview motifs Embroidery motif Embroidery motif Width x Height Colors Width x Height Colors > mm > mm > inch > inch FB436 29.2 x 132.8 1.15 x 5.22 Sports and hobby Embroidery motif Embroidery motif Width x Height Colors Width x Height Colors >...
  • Page 141 Overview motifs Embroidery motif Embroidery motif Width x Height Colors Width x Height Colors > mm > mm > inch > inch 12611-18 NX737 72.1 x 98.7 2.83 x 3.88 130.2 x 157.6 5.12 x 6.20 NX741 12383-18 80.0 x 78.0 90.7 x 171.2 3.14 x 3.07 3.57 x 6.74...
  • Page 142 Overview motifs Embroidery motif Embroidery motif Width x Height Colors Width x Height Colors > mm > mm > inch > inch BE790606 BE790608 100.2 x 86.0 80.3 x 80.1 3.94 x 3.38 3.16 x 3.15 BE790603 BE790602 80.5 x 74.8 80.3 x 75.6 3.16 x 2.94 3.16 x 2.97...
  • Page 143 Overview motifs Embroidery motif Embroidery motif Width x Height Colors Width x Height Colors > mm > mm > inch > inch FB148 SR589 101.1 x 89.5 95.2 x 66.5 3.98 x 3.52 3.52 x 2.61 LT870 RC244 97.5 x 57.0 88.4 x 53.4 3.83 x 2.24 3.48 x 2.10...
  • Page 144: Animals

    Overview motifs Animals Embroidery motif Embroidery motif Width x Height Colors Width x Height Colors > mm > mm > inch > inch WP415-48 CM216-48 132.4 x 148.4 47.0 x 67.0 5.21 x 5.84 1.85 x 2.63 CM213-48 WP421-48 58.3 x 101.9 95.8 x 137.5 2.29 x 4.01 3.77 x 5.41...
  • Page 145: Flowers

    Overview motifs Embroidery motif Embroidery motif Width x Height Colors Width x Height Colors > mm > mm > inch > inch LJ598 CM220 106.5 x 81.5 4.19 x 3.20 71.5 x 71.8 2.81 x 2.82 Flowers Embroidery motif Embroidery motif Width x Height Colors Width x Height...
  • Page 146 Overview motifs Embroidery motif Embroidery motif Width x Height Colors Width x Height Colors > mm > mm > inch > inch 21027-16 21027-17 57.4 x 151.8 57.3 x 151.4 2.25 x 5.97 2.25 x 5.96 21017-01 FI135 104.5 x 157.5 88.5 x 87.1 4.11 x 6.20 3.48 x 3.42...
  • Page 147 Overview motifs Embroidery motif Embroidery motif Width x Height Colors Width x Height Colors > mm > mm > inch > inch FI142 FI230 79.0 x 85.8 78.1 x 72.4 3.11 x 3.37 3.07 x 2.85 FI171 82006-07 69.5 x 88.9 123.7 x 165.6 2.73 x 3.50 4.87 x 6.51...
  • Page 148 Overview motifs Embroidery motif Embroidery motif Width x Height Colors Width x Height Colors > mm > mm > inch > inch 12457-06 12457-13 106.3 x 172.3 113.1 x 130.3 4.18 x 6.78 4.45 x 5.12 21009-21 BE790408 64.9 x 107.7 58.3 x 89.7 2.55 x 4.24 2.29 x 3.53...
  • Page 149 Overview motifs Embroidery motif Embroidery motif Width x Height Colors Width x Height Colors > mm > mm > inch > inch FB492 FP246 86.8 x 293.2 65.6 x 61.8 3.41 x 11.54 2.58 x 2.43 FP814 FQ562 88.0 x 84.4 90.3 x 156.3 3.46 x 3.32 3.55 x 6.15...
  • Page 150: Designs With Special Effects

    Overview motifs Embroidery motif Embroidery motif Width x Height Colors Width x Height Colors > mm > mm > inch > inch FQ801 NB209 46.0 x 112.5 90.0 x 89.9 1.81 x 4.42 3.54 x 3.53 Designs with special effects Embroidery motif Embroidery motif Width x Height...
  • Page 151 Overview motifs Embroidery motif Embroidery motif Width x Height Colors Width x Height Colors > mm > mm > inch > inch 21026-02_DW 21026-02_CW 68.6 x 193.8 60.8 x 93.8 2.70 x 7.62 2.39 x 3.69 21026-02_CR 12448-09_PW 103 x 12 121 x 161 4.05 x 0.47 4.76 x 6.34...
  • Page 152 Overview motifs Embroidery motif Embroidery motif Width x Height Colors Width x Height Colors > mm > mm > inch > inch 12448-08_PW 21022-13_DW 119.1 x 177.4 105.6 x 192.8 4.68 x 6.98 4.15 x 7.59 21022-13_ 21022-13_ CWA_A CWA_B 75.4 x 76.4 47.7 x 36.2 2.96 x 3.00...
  • Page 153 Overview motifs Embroidery motif Embroidery motif Width x Height Colors Width x Height Colors > mm > mm > inch > inch DW05 DW10 105 x 94 119 x 119 4.13 x 3.70 4.69 x 4.69 DW08 BE700121 100 x 206 124 x 124 3.94 x 8.11 4.88 x 4.88...
  • Page 154 Overview motifs Embroidery motif Embroidery motif Width x Height Colors Width x Height Colors > mm > mm > inch > inch BE700124 141.0 x 134.4 5.55 x 5.29...
  • Page 155: Index

    Index Activating the audio signals  58 Key to signs  15 Activating the bobbin thread indicator  58 Adjusting the brightness of the display  59 Lubricating the hook  94 Adjusting the sewing light  59 Lubricating the machine  64 Altering the stitch density  72 Attaching the hoop  50...
  • Page 156 Index Technical data  104 Threading the bobbin thread  43 Threading the upper thread  39 Troubleshooting  98 Updating machine firmware  63 Upper thread tension  53 Using a spool net  35 Using eco mode  66 Welcome to the world of BERNINA  14...

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