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  • Page 1 Instruction Manual...
  • Page 2 SYMBOL INSTRUCTIONS Raise needle Raise presser foot Lower presser foot...
  • Page 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using an electrical appliance, basic safety should always be followed, including the following: Read all instructions before using this sewing machine. DANGER - To reduce the risk of electric shock: 1. An appliance should never be left unattended when plugged in. 2.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS PRINCIPAL PARTS OF THE MACHINE ........... . 1 BUTTONS OF THE MACHINE .
  • Page 5 CONTENTS OVERCASTING STITCHES ............. 32 Using the overcasting foot .

  • Page 6: Principal Parts Of The Machine

    PRINCIPAL PARTS OF THE MACHINE Tension dial Pattern plate bobbin winder spindle Presser foot pressure Speed limiting adjustment lever Face plate LCD screen Operation buttons Function buttons Thread cutter Memory buttons Auto needle threader Selection buttons Buttonhole lever Function buttons Needle plate cover Sewing table and accessory box...

  • Page 7: Buttons Of The Machine

    BUTTONS OF THE MACHINE A. Operation buttons (see page 21/22) 1. Reverse button Hold down this button to sew either backwards or a reinforcement stitch at a low speed. 2. Auto-lock button Hold down this button to sew locking stitches immediately or at the end of the current patterns and automatically stop.

  • Page 8: Buttons Of The Machine

    BUTTON OF THE MACHINE 7. Mode selection button Press this button to select direct mode, utility and decorative pattern mode. 8. Mirror button Press this button to sew a reflection pattern. C. Memory buttons (see page 26) 9. Memory button Press this button to enter or store the created pattern combination in the memory.

  • Page 9: Lcd Screen

    LCD SCREEN Direct Pattern Mirror Needle up Buttonhole lever Auto-lock Bobbin winding Reverse Needle position Pattern number Stitch width Direct mode Pattern Needle down Auto-stop Mirror Reverse Stitch length Pattern number Stitch width Number of current unit Normal mode Total number of unit Memory Suggested presser foot...

  • Page 10: Pattern Chart

    PATTERN CHART The portion marked in colored on the chart below shows the one unit of each pattern. A. Direction Patterns B. Patterns 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 17 18 19 20 21 22 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48...

  • Page 11: Accessories

    ACCESSORIES Standard Standard 1. All purpose foot (T) 2. Zipper foot (I) 3. Buttonhole foot (D) 4. Overcasting foot (E) 5. Blind hem foot (F) 6. Satin stitch foot (A) 006186008 006905008 D3A1514000 006907008 7. Button sewing foot 8. Brush/ Seam ripper 9.

  • Page 12: Connecting The Machine To The Power Source

    CONNECTING THE MACHINE TO THE POWER SOURCE Caution: Always make sure that the machine is unplugged from power source and the main switch is on ("O"). when the machine is not in use and before inserting or removing parts. Connecting the machine Before connecting the power supply, make sure that the voltage and frequency shown on the machine is conforming with your electrical power.

  • Page 13: Starting Sewing

    STARTING SEWING Foot control With the sewing machine turned off, insert the foot control plug into its connector on the sewing machine. Turn on the sewing machine, and then slowly depress the foot control to start sewing. Release the foot control to stop the sewing machine. Attention: Consult a qualified electrician if in doubt as how to connect the machine to the power source.

  • Page 14: Replacing The Needle

    REPLACING THE NEEDLE Attention: Turn power switch to off ("O") when carrying out any of the above operations! Change the needle regularly, especially if it is showing signs of wear and causing problems. Insert the needle following the illustrated instructions. A.

  • Page 15: Matching Needle/ Fabric/ Thread

    MATCHING NEEDLE/ FABRIC/ THREAD Needle size Fabrics Thread 9-11/65-75 Lightweight fabrics-thin cottons, voile, Light-duty thread in cotton, nylon or serge, silk, muslin, Qiana, interlocks, polyester. cotton knits, tricots, jerseys, crepes, woven polyester, shirt & blouse fabrics. Most threads sold are medium size and 12/80 Medium weight fabrics-cotton, satin, suitable for these fabrics and needle sizes.

  • Page 16: Type Of Presser Foot Chart

    TYPE OF PRESSER FOOT CHART PRESSER FOOT APPLICATION NEEDLE PRESSER FOOT APPLICATION NEEDLE General sewing, Cording Patchwork stitches, Decorative stitching, All purpose foot (T) Cording foot (M) Smocking, (Optional) Fagoting, etc. Inserting zippers Narrow hemming Zipper foot (I) Hemmer foot (K) (Optional) Buttonhole sewing Darning...

  • Page 17: Winding The Bobbin

    WINDING THE BOBBIN Bobbin winding 1. Place the thread and spool holder onto the spool pin. For smaller spools of thread, place spool holder with the small side next to the spool or use the small spool holder. 2. Snap the thread into the thread guide . 3.

  • Page 18: Winding The Bobbin

    WINDING THE BOBBIN 6. When the bobbin winder spindle is pushed to the right, bobbin winding position, the symbol " " is shown on the LCD screen. It will disappear from the LCD screen when the bobbin winder spindle is pushed back to the left into the sewing position.

  • Page 19: Inserting The Bobbin

    INSERTING THE BOBBIN Attention: Turn power switch to off ("O") before inserting or removing the bobbin. When inserting or removing the bobbin, the needle must be fully raised. 1. Insert the bobbin in the bobbin case with the thread running in a counterclockwise direction (arrow).

  • Page 20: Threading The Upper Thread

    THREADING THE UPPER THREAD Please Note: It is important to carry out the threading correctly as by not doing so several sewing problems could result. Start by raising the needle to its highest point, and also raise the presser foot to release the tension discs.

  • Page 21: Threading The Upper Thread

    THREADING THE UPPER THREAD 4. Thread the tension module by passing the thread between the silver discs. 5. Then, down and around the check spring holder. 6. At the top of this movement, pass the thread from right to the left through the slotted eye of the take-up lever and then downwards again.

  • Page 22: Using The Needle Threader

    USING THE NEEDLE THREADER Attention: Turn power switch to the off position ("O"). Raise the needle to its highest position and lower the presser foot. 1. Lower the needle threader lever slowly and draw the thread through the thread guide as illustrated and then to the right. 2.

  • Page 23: Thread Tension

    THREAD TENSION - Basic thread tension setting: "4" - To increase the tension, turn the dial to the next number up. To reduce the tension, turn the dial to the next number down. - Proper setting of tension is important to good sewing. - There is no single tension setting appropriate for all the stitch functions and fabrics.

  • Page 24: Raising Up The Lower Thread

    RAISING UP THE LOWER THREAD 1. Hold the upper thread with the left hand. Turn the handwheel towards you (counterclockwise) lowering, then raising the needle. 2. Gently pull on the upper thread to bring the bobbin thread up through the needle plate hole.

  • Page 25: Two-Step Presser Foot Lifter

    TWO-STEP PRESSER FOOT LIFTER 1. The presser foot lifter raises and lowers your presser foot. 2. When sewing several layers or thick fabrics, the presser foot can be raised a second stage for easy positioning of the work. TO RAISE OR DROP THE FEED DOGS With the sewing table off the machine, the feed dog adjustment lever can be seen on the base in back of the sewing...

  • Page 26: Operation Buttons

    OPERATION BUTTONS Needle up/down position button Auto-lock button Reverse button Reverse button When the patterns 01-16, 24-60 are selected, the machine will sew reverse or a reinforcement stitch at a low speed if the reverse button is pressed. The machine will sew forward after the button is released.

  • Page 27: Needle Up/ Down Position Button

    OPERATION BUTTONS Needle up/ down position button With the Needle up/ down position button, you decide whether the needle shall stop in the up position or in the material when you stop sewing. Please Note: During sewing, press the Patterns button will be no function.

  • Page 28: Function Buttons

    FUNCTION BUTTONS Stitch width adjustment button Stitch length adjustment button Mirror button Mode selection button Stitch width adjustment button When you select a stitch, the machine will auto- matically set the recommended stitch width, which will be indicated by numbers on the LCD screen. The stitch width can be regulated by pressing the stitch width adjustment buttons.

  • Page 29: Stitch Length Adjustment Button

    FUNCTION BUTTONS Stitch length adjustment button When you select a stitch the machine will automatically set the recommended stitch length which will be indicated by numbers on the LCD screen. The stitch length can be adjusted by pressing the stitch length adjustment buttons. Patterns To shorten the stitch length, press the "-"...

  • Page 30: Mirror Button

    FUNCTION BUTTONS Mirror button The patterns 01-16, 24-60 can be mirror, pressing the " " button will sew a reflection pattern from your selected stitch. The LCD will display the mirror function and the machine will continue to sew the reflected pattern until the mirror function is pressed again to cancel the mirror function.

  • Page 31: Memory Buttons

    MEMORY BUTTONS Clear button Arrow button Memory button Memory button Press the " " button to enter the memory mode, and store the combinations of characters or decorative stitches. Press the " " button again to leave the memory mode and return Direct mode. Patterns Please Note: The Direct mode patterns and pattern 17-23 cannot be memorized.

  • Page 32: Selection Buttons

    SELECTION BUTTONS Direct pattern selection and number buttons Direct pattern selection and number buttons Direct pattern selection Press the buttons to select the utility patterns shown beside the number button when the mode button is set at the Direct mode. Direct Number buttons Press the number buttons for selecting the...

  • Page 33: Useful Skills

    USEFUL SKILLS Sewing corners 1. Stop the sewing machine when you reach a corner. 2. Lower the needle into the fabric manually or by pressing the needle up/ down button once. 3. Raise the presser foot. 4. Use the needle as a pivot and turn the fabric.

  • Page 34: Sewing On The Heavy Fabric

    USEFUL SKILLS Sewing on the heavy fabric The black button on the right side of the presser foot will lock the presser foot in a horizontal position if you push it in before lowering the presser foot. This ensures even feeding at the beginning of a seam and helps when sewing multiple layers of fabric such as sewing over...

  • Page 35: Straight Stitches And Needle Position

    STRAIGHT STITCHES AND NEEDLE POSITION Changing the needle position These setting apply only to pattern 01-05. The pre-set position is "3.5", center position. When you press the "-" stitch width adjustment button, the needle position will move to the left. When you press the "+" stitch width adjustment button, the needle position will move to the right.

  • Page 36: Stretch Stitch

    STRETCH STITCH It assures you of a stitch that is strong and flexible and will give with the fabric without Straight stretch stitch breaking. Good for easy to ravel and knit fabrics. It is good for joining durable fabric such as denims. These stitches can also be used as a decorative top stitch.

  • Page 37: Overcasting Stitches

    OVERCASTING STITCHES Using the overcasting foot 2.0~3.0 5.0~7.0 1. Change the presser foot to the overcasting foot (E). 2. Sew the fabric with the fabric edge against the guide of the overcasting foot. Attention: The overcasting foot should be used to sew with patterns 06 and 09 only and do not set the stitch width narrower than "5.0".

  • Page 38: Blind Hem/ Lingerie Stitch

    BLIND HEM/ LINGERIE STITCH 11: Blind hem/lingerie for firm fabrics 12: Blind hem for stretch fabrics 1.0~2.0 2.5~4.0 Please Note: It takes practice to sew blind hems. Always make a sewing test first. 1. Fold the fabric as illustrated with the wrong side uppermost.

  • Page 39: Button Sewing

    BUTTON SEWING 2.0~4.5 Change the presser foot to the button sewing foot. 1. Move the drop feed control to " " to lower the feed dogs. 2. Position the work under the foot. Place the button in the desired position, lower the foot.

  • Page 40: Buttonhole Stitching

    BUTTONHOLE STITCHING 17: For thin or medium fabric 0.3~1.0 2.5~7.0 18: For horizontal holes on blouses or shirts made from thin or medium 0.3~1.0 2.5~5.5 fabric 19: For suits or overcoats 0.3~1.0 5.5~7.0 20: For jeans or stretch fabric with a coarse weave 1.0~2.0 3.0~7.0...
  • Page 41 BUTTONHOLE STITCHING 3. Select the buttonhole stitch. Adjust the stitch width and the stitch length to the desired width and density. Starting point 4. Position the fabric under the presser foot so that the centerline's mark is aligning with the center of the buttonhole foot. Lower the buttonhole lever.
  • Page 42 BUTTONHOLE STITCHING 6. Buttonholes are sewn from the front of the presser foot to the back, as shown. 7. Raise the presser foot and cut thread. To sew over same buttonhole, raise the presser foot (will return to original position). After sewing the buttonhole stitch, raise the buttonhole lever until it stops.

  • Page 43: Making A Buttonhole On Stretch Fabrics

    BUTTONHOLE STITCHING Making a buttonhole on stretch fabrics When sewing buttonholes on stretch fabric, hook heavy thread or cord under the button- hole foot. 1. Attach the buttonhole foot and hook the gimp thread onto the back of the presser foot.

  • Page 44: Eyelet Stitch

    EYELET STITCH 22: Select for sewing eyelets on belts , etc 5.0 6.0 7.0 1. Select pattern 22 to get the eyelet stitch. Attach satin stitch foot (A). Patterns 2. Press the "-" or "+" stitch width adjustment to button select the eyelet size. Size of eyelet.

  • Page 45: Darning Stitch

    DARNING STITCH 1.0~2.0 3.5~7.0 1. Select pattern 23 to get the darning stitch. Chang the presser foot to the buttonhole foot. Patterns 2. Baste the upper fabric and the under fabric together. Select the needle position. Lower the presser foot over the center of the tear.
  • Page 46 DARNING STITCH 5. Position the fabric so that the needle is 2mm (1/16 inch) in front of the area to be darned, and then lower the presser foot lever. Please Note: When lowering the presser foot, do not push in the front of the presser foot, otherwise the darning will not be sewn with the correct size.

  • Page 47: Zipper Insertion

    ZIPPER INSERTION Attention: Zipper foot should be used for sewing width center needle position 1.5~3.0 straight stitch only. It is possible that needle could hit the presser foot and break when sewing other patterns. Inserting a centered zipper 1. Baste the zipper opening on the garment. 2 inch 2.

  • Page 48: Inserting A Side Zipper

    ZIPPER INSERTION Inserting a side zipper 1. Baste the zipper opening on the garment. 2 inch 2. Fold back to the left seam allowance. Turn under the right seam allowance to form 3mm (1/8 inch) fold. 3. Attach the zipper foot. Attach the right side of the presser foot pin to the holder when sewing the left side of the zipper.

  • Page 49: Narrow Hemming

    NARROW HEMMING 1.5~3.0 * The Hemmer foot accessory is optional. It i s not included with this machine. 1. Fold edge of fabric over about 3mm (1/8 inch), then fold it over again 3mm (1/8 inch) for about 5cm (2 inches) along the edge of the fabric.

  • Page 50: Cording

    CORDING Sew over one strand of cording to create a pretty swirled design on a jacket or vest or sew over three strands of cording for border trims. Pearl cotton, knitting yarn, embroidery floss, lace thread, fine wool or lily yarn can be used for cording. * The Cording foot accessory is optional.

  • Page 51: Satin Stitch Sewing

    SATIN STITCH SEWING 0.5~2.0 3.5~7.0 Use the satin stitch foot for satin stitching and sewing decorative stitches. This foot has a full indentation on the underside to allowed easy sewing over the thickness of the stitches form by closely spaced zigzag stitches, and even feeding of the fabric.

  • Page 52: Quilting

    QUILTING 1.0~3.0 Insert the e dge/quilting guide in the presser foot holder as illustrated and set the space as you desire. * The Quilting foot accessory is optional. It is not included with this machine. Sew the first row and move over the fabric to sew successive rows with the e dge/quilting guide...

  • Page 53: Gathering

    GATHERING Gathered fabric Remove the presser foot holder and attach the gathering foot, lowering the tension setting to below 2. Place fabric to be gathered under presser foot to the right of the presser foot. Sew a row of stitching, keeping the raw edge of fabric aligned with the right edge of foot.

  • Page 54: Smocking

    SMOCKING 1. Use the all purpose foot to sew straight lines 1cm (3/8 inch) apart, across the area to be smocked. 2. Knot the threads along one edge. Pull the bobbin threads and distribute the gathers evenly. Secure the threads at the other end.

  • Page 55: Free Motion Darning, Embroidery And Monogramming

    FREE MOTION DARNING, EMBROIDERY AND MONOGRAMMING 3.5~5.0 * The Darning/ Embroidery foot accessory is optional. It is not included with this machine. Move the drop feed control to " " to lower the feed dogs. Remove the presser foot holder, and attach the darning foot to the presser foot holder bar.

  • Page 56: Embroidery

    FREE MOTION DARNING, EMBROIDERY AND MONOGRAMMING Embroidery Select zigzag stitch pattern and adjust the stitch width as desired. Stitch along the outline of the design by moving the embroidery hoop. Make sure to maintain a constant speed. Fill in the design working from the outline towards the inside.

  • Page 57: Fagoting

    FAGOTING 1. Separate the folded edges of the fabric pieces with a gap of 4mm (1/8 inch) and baste them onto a piece of thin paper or water-soluble stabilizer sheet. Thin paper Basting 2. Align the center of the presser foot with the center of the two pieces of fabric and begin sewing.

  • Page 58: Mirror

    MIRROR Please Note: - Pattern 17-23 cannot be mirror imaged. - Mirror imaged patterns can also be combined with other patterns. 1. Select the pattern. 2. Pressing the mirror button. LCD will display the mirror function and the machine will sew the reflected pattern until you press the mirror button again.

  • Page 59: Twin Needle (Optional)

    TWIN NEEDLE (Optional) 2.0~5.0 Attention: When using twin needles, use the all purpose foot regardless of what kind of sewing foot will be carried out. Use only twin needle assemblies with max. 2mm needle distance. 1. Insert the twin needle. * The twin needle is optional.

  • Page 60: Walking Foot (Optional)

    WALKING FOOT (Optional) * The walking foot accessory is optional. It is n ot included with this machine. Always try to sew first without the walking foot accessory which should be used only when necessary. It is easier to guide the fabric and you have a better view of the seam when using the standard, regular foot on your machine.

  • Page 61: Memory

    MEMORY Combined patterns can be stored for later use. Since stored patterns are not lost after the sewing machine is turned off, they can be recalled at any time. This is convenient for patterns, such as names, that will be used often. Please Note: The machine has a program memory that can retain 30 units of stitches.

  • Page 62: Adding Patterns

    MEMORY 5. Press the " " button to leave the memory mode and return to the Direct mode. Direct Attention: The selected pattern will be cleared from the memory module after closing the machine if you do not press the " "...

  • Page 63: Memory

    MEMORY 2. Press foot controller. The machine will start to sew from first entered pattern. On the LCD screen, sewing stitch data is indicated. Patterns 3. If you wish to check what is programmed or if you wish to start sewing a few stitches in the memory mode, use the "...

  • Page 64: Warning Functions

    WARNING FUNCTIONS Instruction icon display Lowering the buttonhole lever When you select any buttonhole pattern or darning pattern, LCD screen will show the icon " ". It is to remind you to lower the buttonhole lever. Bobbin winding When the bobbin winder spindle is activated for bobbin winding (in the rightmost position) this icon appears on the LCD screen as a reminder.

  • Page 65: Replacing The Light Bulb

    REPLACING THE LIGHT BULB Attention: Turn the power switch off and wait until the lamp has cooled down before touching it. Remove plug (a), loosen the screw (b) on the left side of the sewing head and remove the face plate (c). 2.

  • Page 66: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE Attention: Disconnect the power cord from the wall socket before cleaning the screen and sewing machine surface, otherwise injury or electrical shock may result. Cleaning the screen If the front panel is dirty, wipe it gently with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use any organic solvents or detergents.
  • Page 67 MAINTENANCE 3. Remove the needle, presser foot and presser foot holder. Remove the bobbin cover plate and bobbin. Remove the screw holding the needle plate and remove the needle plate. 4. Lift up the bobbin case and remove it. 5. Clean the hook race, feed dog and bobbin case with a brush.

  • Page 68: Trouble Shooting Guide

    TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE Before calling for service, check the following items. If the problem still persists, contact the place of purchase or your nearest authorized dealer. Problem Cause Correction Reference 1.Rethread the machine. Page 15 1.The machine is not threaded correctly. 2.The thread tension is too tight.
  • Page 69 TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE Problem Cause Correction Reference 1.The needle thread tension is too tight. 1.Lossen the thread tension. Page 18 2.The needle thread is not threaded 2.Rethread the machine. Page 15 correctly. Seam 3.The needle is too heavy for the fabric 3.Choose a needle to suit the thread and Page 10 being sewn.

  • Page 70: Quick Adjustment Reference Chart

    QUICK ADJUSTMENT REFERENCE CHART Width (mm) Length (mm) Functions Presser Stitch Pattern Foot Auto Manual Auto Manual Reverse Auto-lock Mirror/Presser foot Twin needle Memory 0.0~7.0 0.0~4.5 0.0~7.0 0.0~4.5 0.0~7.0 1.0~3.0 1.0~6.0 1.0~3.0 0.0~7.0 1.5~3.0 0.0~7.0 0.3~4.5 2.0~7.0 0.3~4.5 Utility stitches 2.5~7.0 1.0~3.0 3.5~7.0...

  • Page 71: Quick Adjustment Reference Chart

    QUICK ADJUSTMENT REFERENCE CHART Width (mm) Length (mm) Functions Presser Stitch Pattern Foot Reverse Memory Auto Manual Auto Manual Auto-lock Mirror/Presser foot Twin needle 3.0~7.0 1.0~3.0 3.0~7.0. 1.5~4.5 2.5~7.0 1.0~3.0 2.5~7.0 1.5~3.0 2.5~7.0 1.5~3.0 2.5~7.0 1.5~3.0 2.5~7.0 1.0~3.0 3.5~7.0 1.5~3.0 Decorative 2.5~7.0 1.0~4.5...
  • Page 72 EN - 05/2013 502020.XX.XX / 021P4C0103 BERNINA International AG Steckborn CH, www.bernina.com...

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