IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ....Embroidery Foot ............ 29 Important Information ........Attaching the Embroidery Foot ........Selecting the Embroidery Foot ........My bernette Embroidery ........11 Needle ..............30 Overview Machine ..........11 Inserting the Embroidery Needle ......... Overview front controls ..........11 Overview front ............
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Table of Contents Changing the Colors ..........Machine Settings ............ 48 Changing the Thread Brand ........Adjusting the Brightness of the Display ....... 48 Calibrating the Display ..........49 Embroidering the embroidery design ..... 65 Back to basic setting ........... 49 Overview Embroidery Menu ........
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Table of Contents Editing the Embroidery Design ........84 Embellishment ............84 Quilt Designs ............... 86 Borders and Lace ............88 Children ..............89 Flowers ............... 90 Seasons ............... 92 Asia ................94 Sport/Hobby ..............95 Animals ............... 97 CutWork ..............99 Campaign ..............
Do not look directly into the LED lamp with optical instruments (e. g. magnifying glass). • If the LED lamp is damaged or defective, have the LED lamp checked or repaired at your local authorized bernette dealer. • Switch off the machine before working in the needle area. •...
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This machine is double-insulated (except for USA, Canada and Japan). Use only identical replacement parts. See instructions for Servicing of double-insulated products. • To lubricate the machine, only use oil recommended by bernette. Safety Instructions • While operating the machine, all protective inserts must be in place and all covers must be closed.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Do not place any objects on the foot control. • While sewing, guide the fabric gently. Pulling and pushing the fabric can cause needle breakage. • Keep fingers away from all moving parts. • Special care is required in the needle area. •...
• When passing on the machine to a third party, enclose the short manual of the machine. Proper use Your bernette 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 proper.
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Important Information Explanation of Symbols DANGER Designates a danger with a high risk which can lead to serious injuries or even death unless it is avoided. WARNING Designates a medium-risk hazard which can lead to serious injuries if not avoided. Designates a low-risk hazard which can lead to minor or moderate injuries if not avoided.
My bernette Embroidery My bernette Embroidery 1.1 Overview Machine Overview front controls Sewing Light Needle Up/Down Thread Cutter Upper Multi-function Knob Presser Foot Up/Down Lower Multi-function Knob Start/Stop Center of Embroidery Design Check Embroidery Design Size Centering the Needle to the Embroidery Hoop...
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My bernette Embroidery Number Operating Name Purpose Component Thread Cutter > Press the «Thread Cutter» button in order to cut the upper and lower threads automatically. Presser Foot Up/ > Press the «Presser Foot Up/Down» button Down to raise the presser foot into a hovering position.
My bernette Embroidery Overview front Connection for embroidery module Thread cutter Stitch plate cover Slide speed control Stitch plate Thread take-up lever Embroidery foot Top cover Sewing light LCD Display Needle threader 2022-08 EN 5020070.40A.04...
My bernette Embroidery Overview Top Thread Take-up Lever Winding Unit and Holder for Second Spool Pin Bobbin Winder Pretension Stopper Winding Unit Thread Guide Touchscreen Pen Spool Pin Thread Cutter Overview back Connection for power cable Handwheel Air vents Carrying handle...
My bernette Embroidery Overview Embroidery Module Embroidery Arm Connection to the Machine Coupling for Securing the Hoop Release Button Guide Rails for the Machine 2022-08 EN 5020070.40A.04...
My bernette Embroidery 1.2 Accessory Included accessories Visit www.mybernette.com/accessories for more accessory information. Illustration Name Illustration Name Bobbin (3x) Second spool pin Spool net Touchscreen pen Brush/ Seam ripper Selection of needles Spool disc large Power cable Spool disc middle (1x)
My bernette Embroidery Overview System Settings Home eco Mode Setup Program Back to Default Setting Tutorial Overview Selection Menu Embroidery «Selection» «Color Information» «Edit» «Embroidery» Overview Functions and Views Illustration Name Purpose Close The display is closed and the previously made adjustments are saved.
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My bernette Embroidery Illustration Name Purpose Cancel The process is canceled. The display is closed and the previously made adjustments are not saved. Slide By moving the slide the setting values are changed. Switch Activates or deactivates functions. Process Navigation...
My bernette Embroidery 1 .4 Needle, Thread, Fabric Needles will wear down over time. Therefore, the needle should be replaced regularly. Only a perfect point results in a good stitching result. In general, the thinner the fabric, the finer the needle. The illustrated needles are either standard or optional accessory, depending on the machine.
My bernette Embroidery 130/705 H-S/70 130 = Shank length (1) 705 = Flat shank (2) H = Needle scarf (3) S = Needle point (here medium ball point) (4) 70 = Needle size 0.7 mm (5) Thread Selection For a perfect sewing result, thread and fabric quality play an important role.
My bernette Embroidery 1.5 Important Embroidery information Upper Thread A good quality thread (name-brand manufacturer) is essential for embroidery so that the embroidery is not affected negatively because of poor thread or thread breakage. Embroidery is particularly effective if you use 40wt glossy rayon or polyester embroidery threads as upper threads.
Embroidering motifs by third-party providers bernette recommends loading embroidery designs of any file format onto the machine or onto a USB stick using the free program «ART-Link» or the «BERNINA Toolbox». «ART-Link» ensures that embroidery designs are read and embroidered correctly.
My bernette Embroidery Satin or Leaf Stich The needle moves left to right and vice versa. The result is a very dense, covering zig zag stitching to fill the shape. Satin stitching fills are ideal for narrow and small shapes. Satin stitching is, however, not suitable for larger areas, since wide stitches are too loose and do not cover the fabric properly.
Embroidery preparation Fixing the Touch Screen Pen > Store the touchscreen pen on the top holder. 2.2 Spool Pin Horizontal Spool Pin Placing the Thread Spool and the Spool Cap Spool caps hold the thread spool in place for proper release of thread from the spool. >...
Embroidery preparation Second Spool Pin Installing the Second Spool Pin > Insert the second spool pin onto the end of the bobbin winding unit (1). > Align the notch (2) with the spring (3) on the bobbin winding unit. Inserting Thread Spool The felt disc prevents the thread from sticking to the spool pin.
Embroidery preparation 2.3 Attaching the Embroidery Module Transporting the Embroidery Module NOTICE Damage to the embroidery module connection and machine. > Remove the embroidery module before transporting the machine. > Make sure that the module and the machine are placed on a stable, even surface. >...
Embroidery preparation 2.4 Embroidery Foot Attaching the Embroidery Foot Mount the Hopper Embroidery Foot > Raise the needle. > Raise the presser foot. > Switch the machine off and disconnect it from the power supply system. > Attach the Hopper embroidery Foot (JX) to the presser foot bar, making sure that the spring (3) is over the needle clamp screw (4).
Embroidery preparation Selecting the Embroidery Foot To ensure that the machine can set the correct standard height for the attached embroidery foot, the embroidery foot must be selected in the «Presser foot sole display». > Switch the machine on. > Tap «Presser Foot Indicator/Presser Foot Selection». –...
Embroidery preparation 2.6 Threading Preparing the Threading > Press the button «Presser Foot Up/Down » to raise the presser foot. > Raise the presser foot. Threading the Upper Thread ∼ Spool Cap Guide Thread Guide Guide Thread Pretension Thread Lever Thread Tensions Discs Wire Hook Thread Take-up Lever Cover...
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Embroidery preparation > Feed the thread through the thread guide. > Guide the thread through the thread pretension. > Place the end of the thread down along the duct. > Guide the htread downwards around the thread take-up lever cover. 2022-08 EN 5020070.40A.04...
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Embroidery preparation > Guide the thread at the top from rigth to the left through the thread take-up lever and then down again. > Guide the thread through the guides above the needle. > Lower the presser foot. > Press the threading lever down until it clicks into place. –...
Embroidery preparation > To cut off excess thread, take the thread end and carefully pull it over the thread cutter. Please Note: Use the right thread cutter only when threading. > To thread the needle, lift the needle-threading lever. Keep the thread loose when doing so. –...
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Embroidery preparation > To prevent slippery threads from catching or breaking, pull the spool net over the spool. > Place the thread spool and the appropriate spool cap on the spool holder. Use the small spool cap on the spool holder. >...
Embroidery preparation > Hold the end of the thread tightly with one hand. > To start the winding process for a few rotations and then stop, push the button «Start/Stop», so that the thread is held tight on the bobbin. >...
Embroidery preparation > Insert a new bobbin so that the thread is wound anti-clockwise. > Pull the thread into the slit (1). > Press gently on the bobbin. > Follow the arrow markings to bring the thread into the bobbin thread guide. >...
Embroidery preparation > Tap «Home». > Select an alphabet, embroidery design or a personal embroidery design from one of the files. Embroidery Alphabet Personal Embroidery Design Embroidery Design 2.8 Embroidery Hoops 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 design is selected.
Embroidery preparation > Tap «Hoop Indicator/Select Hoop». – The presently attached embroidery hoop is displayed. – The machine selects the optimal embroidery hoop according to the size of the embroidery design automatically. – If the preset embroidery hoop is not available, another desired embroidery hoop can be selected. –...
Embroidery preparation Using Paper-backed Adhesive Stabilizer Paper-backed adhesive stabilizers are intended to be used for fabrics such as jersey and silk as well as for embroidery projects which are not suited to be hooped in the embroidery hoop. > Place the stabilizer in the hoop, so that the paper side is up. >...
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Embroidery preparation > Remove the inner hoop. > Place the template (1) in the inner hoop, so that the bernette logo is aligned with the arrow marking at the front edge so that it clicks into place. > Place fabric under the inner frame so that it is at least 2 cm above the hoop.
Embroidery preparation > Remove the template (3) from the hoop. Attaching the Hoop > Raise the needle. > Raise the embroidery foot. > Position the hoop below the embroidery foot. > Push the embroidery hoop into the embroidery module until it clicks into place. –...
Embroidery preparation Overview Embroidery Functions Centering the Needle to the Embroidery Grid On/Off Hoop Embroidery Arm Return Center of Embroidery Design Locating the Center of the Embroidery Design The embroidery hoop is positioned so that the needle is exactly above the center of the embroidery design or the motif begin.
Embroidery preparation > To move the embroidery arm back to its previous position, press the «Start/Stop» button. Grid On/Off When the center of the hoop and the grid are displayed, the embroidery design can be positioned more exactly. > Tap «Hoop Indicator/Select Hoop». >...
Setup Program Setup Program 3.1 Embroidery Settings Adjusting the Upper Thread Tension Changes to the upper thread tension in the Setup Program affect all of the embroidery designs. > Tap «Setup Program». > Tap «Embroidery Settings». > Tap «Adjusting the Upper Thread Tension». >...
Setup Program > Center the needle via the arrow icons on the display and confirm. Deactivating Securing Stitches > Tap «Setup Program». > Tap «Embroidery Settings». > Tap «Securing Stitches On/Off». > Tap the switch in the lower left area to deactivate the securing stitches. –...
Setup Program > Cut the remaining thread with scissors. Adjusting the Height of the Embroidery Presser Foot > Tap «Setup Program». > Tap «Embroidery Settings». > Tap «Entering the Fabric Thickness». > To set the distance between the embroidery foot and the stitch plate, turn the «Upper Multi-function Knob»...
Setup Program 3.3 Monitoring Functions Activating the Upper Thread Indicator > Tap «Setup Program». > Tap «Monitoring Functions». > Tap the switch in the upper section of the display to deactivate the upper thread indicator. > Tap the switch again to activate the upper thread indicator. Activating the Bobbin Thread Indicator >...
Setup Program Calibrating the Display Please find further information on this topic in the chapter attachment below troubleshooting at the end of the instruction manual. > Tap «Setup Program». > Tap «Machine Settings». > Tap «Calibrating the Screen». > Touch the crosses in sequence using the touchscreen pen. Back to basic setting CAUTION: Using this function will delete all individually made settings.
Updating the Machine Firmware The machine's current firmware and detailed step-by-step instructions for the update process can be downloaded from https://www.bernette.com Personal data and settings are automatically transferred during a firmware update. USB Stick (Optional Accessory) has been Removed too Early NOTICE Firmware has not been updated and the machine cannot be used.
The total stitch count of the machine and the number of stitches since the last service performed by a bernette dealer are displayed. Four millon stitches after a service, the symbol recommends maintenance by specialized bernette dealer. > Tap «Setup Program».
System Settings System Settings 4.1 Calling up the tutorial The Tutorial gives information and explanations concerning various aspects of embroidering. > Tap «Tutorial». > Select the desired topic in order to view information. 4.2 Using eco Mode If work is interrupted for an extended period, the machine can be put into energy-saving mode. Nothing can be selected in the display and the machine cannot be started.
Creative embroidering Creative embroidering 5.1 Overview Embroidering i-Dialog Scaling up, Downsizing and Moving the Embroidery Design View Embroidery Time/Embroidery Design Size in mm 5 Adding an Embroidery Design Layer Area to be Embroidered Selecting and Changing the Embroidery Design > Tap «Selection». >...
Creative embroidering Overview Editing Embroidery Design Preview all Rotating the Embroidery Design Move View Check Embroidery Design Size Moving the View of the Design Bending the Text Zoom Out Mirror Image Left/Right Zoom In Mirror Image Up/Down Moving the Embroidery Design Deleting Altering the embroidery design proportionally Altering the Stitch Density...
Creative embroidering 5.2 Selecting and Changing the Embroidery Design > Tap «Selection». > Tap «Loading the Embroidery Design». > Select a new embroidery design. 5.3 Checking the Embroidery Time and the Embroidery Design Size In the selection menu «Edit» the estimated embroidery time in minutes as well as the width and height of the embroidery design is indicated at lower left (1).
Creative embroidering 5.5 Editing the Embroidery Design Overview Editing Embroidery Design Preview all Rotating the Embroidery Design Move View Check Embroidery Design Size Moving the View of the Design Bending the Text Zoom Out Mirror Image Left/Right Zoom In Mirror Image Up/Down Moving the Embroidery Design Deleting Altering the embroidery design proportionally...
Creative embroidering Moving the embroidery design view The view of the embroidery design can be moved. In addition to that, the embroidery design position won’t be changed. > Select the embroidery design. > To edit the view of the embroidery design, tap «Zoom In». >...
Creative embroidering > Tap «Center of Embroidery Design». – The embroidery design is repositioned in the center of the embroidery hoop. Rotating the Embroidery Design > Select the embroidery design. > Tap «i-Dialog». > Tap «Rotating the Embroidery Design». > To rotate the embroidery design clockwise, turn the «Upper Multi-function Knob» or «Lower Multi- function Knob»...
Creative embroidering Checking the Size and the Position of the Embroidery Design It can be checked whether or not the embroidery design matches the designated position/location on the fabric. > Select the embroidery design. > Tap «i-Dialog». > Tap «Check Embroidery Design Size». –...
Creative embroidering 5.6 Creating Lettering Overview Embroidery Alphabets Embroidery Design Name Swiss Block Swiss Block vertical Childs Play Childs Play vertical Victoria Anniversary Arabic Cyrillic Hebrew Creating Words/Sentences Lettering can be positioned within the hoop as you like. When the embroidery design is positioned outside the area to be embroidered, the hoop is outlined in red on the display.
Creative embroidering > To use special characters, tap «Special Characters» (4). > To delete single letters of the entered text, tap «Deleting». > To accept the text, tap «Confirm». > Tap «Hoop Indicator/Select Hoop». > Select the hoop. > To return to editing mode, tap «Hoop Indicator/Select Hoop» again. Editing Words/Sentences >...
Creative embroidering > Tap «Adding an Embroidery Design». > Enter and also rotate the text «create». > Tap «Hoop Indicator/Select Hoop». > To position the text lines more precisely, tap «Grid On/Off». Bending the Text Texts can be arranged and designed arc-shaped. This function is only applicable to alphabets. >...
Creative embroidering 5.7 Combining Embroidery Designs Combining Embroidery Designs > Select the embroidery design. > Tap «Adding an Embroidery Design» (1). > Select another embroidery design. > To select whole embroidery designs, tap «Select all Embroidery Designs». – The size of the combination cannot be adjusted. Deleting a Single Embroidery Design >...
Creative embroidering Changing the Colors > Select the embroidery design. > Tap «Color Information». > Tap «Altering Color/Brand» next to the color that needs to be changed. > Changing colors by searching the theme brand. – To display other thread brands, tap «Scroll» (6) in the upper right section of the display. >...
Creative embroidering 5.9 Embroidering the embroidery design Overview Embroidery Menu Basting Cut Connecting Stitches Moving the Hoop Multi-colored Embroidery Design On/Off Embroidery Sequence Control Color Indication Adding Basting Stitches The basting stitches can be embroidered along the embroidery design. As a result, the fabric and the stabilizer are better fixed together.
Creative embroidering Embroidery Sequence Control when the Thread Breaks If the thread breaks, the needle can be repositioned in the embroidery design using the function Embroidery Sequence Control. > Select the embroidery design. > Tap «Embroidery». > Tap «Embroidery Sequence Control». –...
Creative embroidering Multi-colored Embroidery Design On/Off Multi-colored embroidery designs can also be embroidered in one color. > Select the embroidery design. > Tap «Embroidery». > Tap «Multi-colored Embroidery Design On/Off». – The embroidery design is embroidered in one color. Color Indication Every color of the embroidery design can be selected individually.
Creative embroidering > Tap «Save Embroidery Design». – The embroidery design to be saved is outlined in yellow. – The «Embroidery Machine» is activated. > Tap «Confirm». Saving the Embroidery Design on the USB Stick > Select the embroidery design. >...
Creative embroidering Loading an Embroidery Design from the Personal Memory > Tap «Selection». > Tap «Loading the Embroidery Design». > Select «Personal Embroidery Design». > Select the embroidery design. Loading an Embroidery Design from the USB Stick > Tap «Selection». >...
Embroidery Embroidery 6.1 Embroidering via the Button «Start/Stop» In case of a power cut the embroidery process is interrupted. After the restart the machine goes to the position which was embroidered last. > Push the button «Start/Stop» until the embroidery machine starts. –...
Embroidery 6.3 Adjusting the Upper Thread Tension The default setting of the upper thread tension is set automatically as soon as a embroidery design is selected. When using different types of embroidery threads, the upper thread tension may vary. It may therefore be necessary to adjust the upper thread tension individually according to the embroidery project as well as the desried stitch.
BERNINA CutWork Tool BERNINA CutWork Tool 7.1 Attaching Cutwork Tool The CutWork Tool is available optionally. It is not included in the standard delivery of this machine. The CutWork Tool is a very sharp accessory. Special care is required when working with this tool and keep fingers away from the sharp knife.
BERNINA CutWork Tool 7.2 Start to cut > Push the button «Start/Stop» and start to cut. – When it is completed, the machine stops automatically and return to Embroidery menu display. > Turn the CutWork Tool knife according to the cutting position on the display of Color indication (3). >...
Maintenance and Cleaning Maintenance and Cleaning 8.1 Cleaning and Maintenance Intervals To ensure the functionality and sewing quality of the machine, the machine must be cleaned and maintained regularly. The intervals for cleaning and maintenance of the machine depend on various factors, such as the fabrics and threads used.
Maintenance and Cleaning 8.4 Cleaning the Hook Electronically Driven Components CAUTION Risk of injury near the needle and the hook. > Raise the presser foot. > Switch the machine off and disconnect it from the power supply system. > Remove the presser foot and the needle. >...
Maintenance and Cleaning 8.5 Oiling the Needle Bar The needle bar may not move smoothly without lubrication. If the machine is used frequently, the needle bar should be oiled every 6 months to prevent blocking. Electronically Driven Components WARNING Risk of injury near the needle bar. >...
> Reduce the upper thread tension. Incorrectly threaded. > Rethread. Poor quality thread. > Use quality thread. The stitch plate or the hook tip is > Contact a specialized bernette dealer to have the damaged. damages repaired. > Replace the stitch plate. 2022-08 EN 5020070.40A.04...
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– The thread should run easily. Bobbin is wound incorrectly. > Check bobbin and thread correctly. The stitch hole in the stitch plate > Contact a specialized bernette dealer to have the is damaged. damages repaired. > Replace the stitch plate.
Errors and Faults Fault Cause Repair The update process is blocked > Remove the USB stick. Error during Software Update and the hourglass on the display > Switch the machine off. is inactive. > Rename the firmware file from «.fw» to «.auto». >...
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Errors and Faults Message on the Display Cause Repair The upper thread is used up. > Insert a new thread spool. > Rethread. The upper thread has broken. > Rethread. The bobbin thread is used up. > Remove the empty bobbin, wind it again and reinsert it. The threader lever is not raised.
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Errors and Faults Message on the Display Cause Repair The hoop is not attached. > Attach the hoop. The hoop is attached. > Remove the embroidery hoop. The embroidery hoop is > Tap «Confirm». calibrated. The maximum number of stitches >...
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> For reference to cleaning to be made again after cleaning advice. switching on the machine, tap «Cancel». The machine has reached a stitch > Contact your specialized bernette dealer to have the count of 4,000,000 since the last machine maintained. maintenance by a bernette >...
Technical data 10 Technical data Designation Value Unit Sewign Light (LED) 300, 2 mA, Watt Maximum Speed Embroidery Mode: 850 Stitches per Minute Measurements (w × d × h) Without Embroidery Module: 509 x 200 x 315 With Embroidery Module: 710 x 475 x 315 Weight Machine: 8.14...
Appendix 11 Appendix 11.1 Overview Embroidery Desings Editing the Embroidery Design Let your creativity run free. A vast selection of embroidery designs is at your disposal. If you see one of the following pictograms below a number of the embroidery design, you can find additional information at www.bernina.com/specialeffects.
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Appendix Embroidery Design Width x Embroidery Design Width x Height Height Colors Colors in mm in mm 52,8 (12587-58) 116,2 (12587-59) 94.8 126,2 (12587-60) (12606-33) 136,9 (12611-27) 137,3 (12611-28) 109,4 (12670-03) 144,6 (12669-03) 194,6 (19999-002 136,4 (21013-29) 40.2 _check_S) 75,8 (21013-30) 75,8 (21021-04)
Appendix Embroidery Design Width x Embroidery Design Width x Height Height Colors Colors in mm in mm 65,6 151,6 (NX952) 98,6 71,1 (NX238) 97,9 Children Embroidery Design Width x Embroidery Design Width x Height Height Colors Colors in mm in mm 98,8 135,5 (12401-17)
Appendix Embroidery Design Width x Embroidery Design Width x Height Height Colors Colors in mm in mm 63.2 89.2 (HE563) 129,4 (HE919_48) 69,2 89.2 (HG053_48 121,8 (HG795_48 164,4 80,8 (HD382) 97,4 (HD246) (HE179) 95,2 Asia Embroidery Design Width x Embroidery Design Width x Height Height...
Appendix Embroidery Design Width x Embroidery Design Width x Height Height Colors Colors in mm in mm 87,6 95,2 (SR067) 96,8 (SR589) 66,6 Animals Embroidery Design Width x Embroidery Design Width x Height Height Colors Colors in mm in mm 68.4 (BE790302 66.4...
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Appendix Embroidery Design Width x Embroidery Design Width x Height Height Colors Colors in mm in mm 77.4 48.2 (CM384_4 80.6 (CM465_4 8_sized) 10.4 (DEC104) (FQ617_48 198.2 64.5 93.8 (FQ624_48 144.2 (FQ945_48 93.2 84.6 (LJ699) (WM785) 103.4 76.2 77.8 (WP201_4 (WP325_4 93.8 100.4...
Appendix Embroidery Design Width x Embroidery Design Width x Height Height Colors Colors in mm in mm 92,6 80.6 (FS345_48 104,9 (FS345_48 72,2 _CWA) Campaign Embroidery Design Width x Embroidery Design Width x Height Height Colors Colors in mm in mm 118,9 75,3 (Campaign...
Index Index Adjusting the Hoop............... 45 Power Cable ................. 25 Altering the Stitch Density............. 62 USA/Canada .............. 25 Attaching the Hoop .............. 42 Preparing the Threading ............ 31 Attaching the Module............ 28 Regulating the Speed............ 55 Calibrating the Display ............ 49 Restoring the Default Settings..........