General Operating Instructions; Adjusting The Thread Tension - Bernina Artista 165 User Manual

Adjusting the thread tension

Selecting motifs
See sewing computer instruction
manual
The artista 180 is equipped with
automatic thread tension. When a
motif is selected, the tension will be
set automatically. Adjustments for
difficult or unusual fabrics can be
made if necessary.
The artista 165 and artista 170 have
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manually adjusted thread tension.
The tension should be set to bet-
ween 4 and 6 for all embroidery.
Adjustments for difficult or unusual
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fabrics can be made if necessary.
Bobbin thread tension
Insert the thread into the finger of
the bobbin (left picture artista 165
and artista 170) or into the guide
spring (right picture artista 180) for
embroidery.
The artista sewing and embroidery
system is operated with a combina-
tion of external buttons and touch
screen.
Switch the sewing computer on
· turn the power switch to "1"
Welcome Screen
· the Welcome screen appears for
approximately 3 seconds
· this screen can be omitted in the
165
Setup program of the sewing
computer
008904.55.04_EMB_0401_a165 a170 a180_EN

General operating instructions

Altering the upper thread tension
see sewing computer instruction
manual
Altering the upper thread tension
see sewing computer instruction
manual, page 12
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