Preparing To Stitch - Bernina 880 PLUS Workbook

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PREPARING TO STITCH

CLEANING AND OILING
Keeping your machine clean and well oiled will keep your machine running smoothly is a crucial component for successful
machine stitching. Refer to Page 57 for cleaning tips. Your machine manual will also give you detailed cleaning and oiling
suggestions.
STITCH PLATE
Attach the appropriate stitch plate.
• 5.5 mm Stitch Plate: Standard accessory for B 735, 535, 475 QE, 435
• 9 mm Stitch Plate: B 880 PLUS, 790 PLUS, 770 QE PLUS, 770 QE, 740, 590, 570 QE, 480
Presser Foot
• Attach Reverse Pattern Foot #1/1C/1D to the machine. (Refer to Page 52 Reference-BERNINA Presser Foot for more information
about BERNINA Presser Feet. )
RAISE FEED DOG
When moving between embroidery and sewing, an animation will appear to remind you to raise or lower the feed dog on all
machines with the exception of the B 880 PLUS. The feed dog automatically raises or lowers on the B 880 PLUS, but needs to
be manually raised on all other machines.
INSERT AND THREAD NEEDLE (Refer to Page 55 Reference-Threads for additional information.)
• Use the proper needle for the thread and fabric being used. It is advisable to insert a new needle for each project, or after
every 4 to 6 hours of sewing time.
• Always thread with the Presser Foot up. This opens the tension discs and allows the thread to seat properly.
THREADING TIPS FOR MODELS WITH BOTH HORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL SPOOL PINS:
• Use the Horizontal Spool Pin with cross-wound threads; match spool cap size to end of spool.
• The smallest spool cap fits into the end of large cones/spools such as Isacord embroidery thread.
• Use the Vertical Spool Pin with stacked threads and for some decorative threads (metallic threads); use the foam disc under
the spool to avoid extra tension on the thread.
THREAD THE BOBBIN FOR SEWING
• Generally, you will wind the bobbin with the same thread/thread weight that you will use in the needle.
• Insert the bobbin:
• 7, 5, and 4 Series: Insert the bobbin into bobbin case and bobbin case onto the machine. The bobbin is threaded the
same way for both embroidery and sewing.
• B 880 PLUS: With the bobbin markings facing the front, place the
bobbin into the hook and push until it clicks in place. Pull the thread
to the right into the slit (1); then under the spring. Pull the thread over
the thread cutter and cut (2).
NOTE: When going back and forth between sewing and embroidery on the
B 880 PLUS, an animation will appear as a reminder to re-thread the bobbin
case for sewing. This does not indicate an error in threading.
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