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accessory & preparationaccessory 6your Delivery 6

Sewing computer cover 6Accessory 6In plastic bag 6

presser feet 7BernIna Specialty presser feet 7accessory Box 8

Free Standing 8- BZ PVU 9

Sewing computer 10Details 10

preparation 12Battery 12power Switch/power cable 12free-Hand-System (fHS) presser foot Lifter 12foot control 13LeD Sewing Light 13pivotable triple Spool Holder 14Bobbin 14

Winding the Bobbin Interrupting the winding process Removing/Inserting the Bobbin

Slide-on table 17thread cutter 17threading the upper thread 18

Double/Triple Needle

thread-guide-and-Lubricating unit 20As a thread-guide eyelet 20As a thread lubricator 20Assembly 20

radial thread guide 217BSJPVT 0 QUJPOT PG " QQMJDBUJPO

changing the needle 22changing the presser foot 22

Stitch plates 23feed-Dog and fabric feed 23

Sewing with the Height Compensation Tool 24Sewing Corners 24

thread tension 256 QQFS 5I SFBE 5FOTJPO - PX FS 5I SFBE 5FOTJPO Altering the Tension

needle 26Important facts about thread and needles 26

Thread 26Needle, Thread and Fabric 26Needle/Thread 26

guidelines 27overview 28

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Sewing computer cover protects from dust and dirt

accessory foot control power cable warranty card FHS presser foot lifter (Free Hand System) slide-on table seam guide for slide-on table * OTUSVDUJPOBM %7% sewing computer cover BDDFTTPSZ CPY thread lubricater

In plastic bag1 4 bobbins2 BEKVTUBCMF HVJEFT 3 wire threader for threading cording for bobbin play4 tweezers5 2 nets6 cording attachment7 magnifying glass adapter8 small screwdriver, gray9 touch pen10 seam ripper11 lint brush12 multifunction tool13 manual threader14 spool disc small15 I PMEFS GPS LJOH TJ[ F TQPPMT DPOF I PMEFS16 height compensating tool17 OFFEMF QBDL )18 lubricator19 monitoring mirror20 I PPL DMFBOJOH UPPM

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1c Reverse pattern foot 1D Reverse pattern foot 3a Automatic buttonhole foot with slide

4D Zipper foot

5 Blindstitch foot 20c Open embroidery foot 37D 1BUDI X PSL GPPU 42 BSR foot

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5I F CPY JT FRVJQQFE BT TUBOEBSE X JUI one small a and one large B drawer as well as a compartment for bobbin holders c and presser feet D

to remove a bobbin, press the compartment holder e lightly

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1 Bobbin cover2 Stitch plate3 Attachment base for special accessories4 1SFTTFS GPPU5 Needle clamp6 Thread guide7 Screen8 Carrying handle9 System Settings

Setup button Tutorial button Creative Consultant button Help button Eco button kDMS{ DMFBS CVUUPO

10 4UJUDI X JEUI LOPC11 4UJUDI MFOHUI LOPC12 Needle position buttons13 Bobbin winder14 Thread cutter for bobbin winder15 Threading slit16 Triple spool pin17 Telescope18 Bobbin pre-tension19 4MJEF PO UBCMF TPDLFU20 Darning hoop connection21 FHS (Free Hand System) connection22 Slide speed control23 Automatic needle threader24 Needle stop up/down button25 1SFTTFS GPPU VQ EPX O CVUUPO26 Securing button27 1BUUFSO FOE CVUUPO28 Automatic thread cutter29 Start/Stop Button30 2 VJDL SFWFSTF CVUUPO31 Special-accessories port32 BSR connection33 BERNINA Dual Feed34 Handwheel35 6 4# DPOOFDUJPO36 1$ DPOOFDUJPO37 ' PPU DPOUSPM TPDLFU38 1PX FS TX JUDI PO PGG k* { k {

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(optional accessory)41 Thread cutter on head frame

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a power Switch5I F TFX JOH DPNQVUFS JT TX JUDI FE PO k* { BOE PGG k { X JUI UI F QPX FS TX JUDI

I the sewing computer is switched on0 the sewing computer is switched off

B power connectionc foot control connectionD pc connectione uSB stick connection

free-Hand-System (fHS) presser foot Lifter5I F ' ) 4 JT VTFE UP SBJTF BOE MPX FS UI F 1SFTTFS ' PPU

attaching the free Hand System insert into the opening; you should be able to operate UI F ' ) 4 X JUI ZPVS LOFF JO ZPVS OPSNBM TJUUJOH QPTJUJPO

raising and Lowering the presser foot X JUI LOFF QVTI ' ) 4 UP UI F SJHI U the presser foot is raised and the feed-dog is lowered TJNVMUBOFPVTMZ 5FOTJPO JT SFMFBTFE

the feed-dog is raised as soon as the first stitch is sewn

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(uSa/canada only): the sewing computer has a polarized plug (one blade wider than the other). to reduce the risk of electrical shock, this plug is intended to fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not modify the plug in any way!

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a defective sewing light must only be replaced by a technician.

take the sewing computer to your BernIna dealer.

Sewing Speed sewing speed is controlled by pressure on the foot control

raise or Lower the needle FOUJSF GPPU SFTUT DPNGPSUBCMZ PO ' PPU 1FEBM tap the Foot Control with your heel to raise or lower the needle

cable tidy wind the cable around the reel insert the cable end (plug) into a

When sewing unwind the cable to the desired length and slip into B or c

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pivotable triple Spool Holder

remove spool-pin cover vertically upwards pull out the telescopic rod and ensure that all the parts snap into place

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treat the bobbins with care. Keep the white sensor surfaces free of scratches or stains to ensure correct functioning of the lower thread indicator. Store the bobbins in the respective compartment of the accessories box.

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Winding the Bobbinpreparation

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QMBDF FNQUZ CPCCJO PO 1JO X I JUF NBSL JO GSPOU the bobbin winding screen appears the amount of bobbin fill is recognized by the system and displayed by bar below the selectable bobbin fill

place thread spool on the front spool pin and thread the respective guides 1 on the telescope

Winding the Bobbin hold thread with both hands, guide the thread in the thread guide on the swivel plate 2 in the direction of the arrows and around the bobbin pre-tension 3

wind the thread one to two times around the empty bobbin 4 following the direction of the arrows and pull BOZ FYDFTT UI SFBE JO UI F EJSFDUJPO PG UI F BSSPX T DVU PGGon the thread cutter 5

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winding process stops as soon as the selected fill percentage is reached

remove the bobbin and pull the thread over the thread cutter

the screen is closed

manual Winding mode UPVDI kNBO{ UI F X JOEFS X JMM SVO BT MPOH BT UI F kCPCCJO{ JDPO JT pressed

Interrupting the winding process the winding process can be interrupted by touching k4UBSU{ CPCCJO JDPO BOE UI F TDSFFO DMPTFE CZtouching

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removing/Inserting the Bobbinremoving the Bobbin

PQFO CPCCJO DPWFS UI F I PPL TZTUFN TX JOHT UP UI F GSPOU push the latch in the center of the bobbin to the left, the bobbin pops out and can be removed

Inserting the Bobbin X JUI CPCCJO NBSLJOHT GBDJOH UI F GSPOU QMBDF UI F CPCCJO JOUP UI F I PPL BOE QVTI VOUJM JU DMJDLT JOUP QMBDF

threading Lower thread pull the thread to the right into slit a, then left under the spring

pull thread over thread cutter B and cut DMPTF UI F CPCCJO DPWFS TMPX MZ UI F I PPL TX JOHT CBDL UP the rear

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Slide-on table

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attaching the table raise the needle and presser foot from the left, push table to the right over the free-arm BOE QVTI GJSNMZ TP UI BU JU FOHBHFT PWFS UI F GJYJOH DBN

removing the table raise needle and presser foot press the button down and remove to the left

Seam guide press the release button and insert into the groove (underside of table) from left or right

can be moved over the entire table length

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thread cutteron Head frame

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threads release automatically as soon as the first stitch is sewn

at bobbin winder after winding bobbin, pull thread in direction of arrow over thread cutter and down

remove the slide-on table only when bobbin cover is closed.

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threading the upper thread

automatic threading place thread spool on the rear or center spool pin thread the corresponding guide on the telescopic rod, hold with both hands and guide into the threading PQFOJOH PG UI F TFX JOH DPNQVUFS UBLJOH JU VQ UP UI Fthread guide in the needle clamp a and B and pull from CBDL UP GSPOU PWFS UI F UI SFBE DVUUFSc

touch the automatic threader button, a message and an animation appear

during threading the Start/Stop Button is illuminated red if the thread has not been threaded correctly, an error message appears

close the message with and start again if the thread has been threaded correctly the Start/Stop Button is illuminated green

manual threading follow the two first steps as described above UPVDI k. BOVBM UI SFBEJOH{ JDPO PO TDSFFO QSFTT k" VUPNBUJD UI SFBEJOH{ CVUUPO UI FO UI SFBE UI F needle by hand

when using unruly threads, slip the net over the upper thread spool

large net for large spools, small net for small spools

this prevents the upper thread from slipping and gives an even thread feed

place the thread(s) under the presser foot BOE UP UI F CBDL CFGPSF TUBSUJOH UP TFX

Do not start the threaded sewing computer if there is no fabric on the stitch plate.

the sewing computer must be switched on for threading.

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Double needle UPVDI UI F k4FDVSJUZ 1SPHSBN{ JDPO touch the appropriate needle icon (double needle) in the 4FDVSJUZ 1SPHSBN TDSFFO

place a thread spool on the center spool pin and one on the rear spool pin and thread the corresponding guides on the telescopic rod

insert the two threads together into the threading slit, guiding the thread of the rear spool pin behind the thread-tension disc a while guiding the thread of the center spool pin in front of the tension disc a 5I FO guide the two threads through the thread guide at the needle clamp

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triple needle JO UI F 4FDVSJUZ 1SPHSBN TFMFDU USJQMF OFFEMF place a thread spool on each spool pin and thread the respective guides on the telescopic rod

thread as usual, guiding the thread from the rear and center spool pin in the threading slit to the rear of thread tension disc a and the thread from the front spool pin in front of the tension disc a

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changing the thread cut the spool thread before the pre-tension and pull out of the sewing computer to front near the needle

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the silicone fluid must onLy be used for thread lubrication. never use it to lubricate the hook system!

insert the lubricator into the holder on the left side of the VOJU UBLJOH DBSF UP QMBDF UI F MVCSJDBUPS JO TVDI X BZ UI BUthe openings for the thread are in line with the thread GMPX PS UI SFBE EJSFDUJPO ' JH 2)

moisten the felt, add a few drops of silicone fluid place the thread spool onto the middle or rear spool pin BT VTVBM 5I FO HVJEF UI F UI SFBE UI SPVHI UI F SFTQFDUJWFeyelet of the telescopic rod and the eyelet of the thread-guide-and-lubricating unit

hold the thread with both hands, pull it in to the slit of the

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8 I FO VTJOH UI F 5I SFBE ( VJEF BOE - VCSJGJDBUJPO 6 OJU BOEdepending on the type of thread used it might be neces-sary to reduce the upper-thread tension slightly to achieve perfect stitching results,

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Various options of application Vertical thread unwinding (with or without lubricator) from normal spool pin or optional multiple spool holder ' JH 1-3)

radial thread unwinding (with or without lubricator) ' JH 4)

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it is preferable to replace the standard foam disc with the foam rotary disc (with white plastic inner part) on the rear spool pin

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during the initial threading of the sewing computer and when the radial thread release is used it is advisable to QVMM BO FYUSB JODI PG UI SFBE GSPN UI F TQPPM CFGPSF UI Fthreader button is pushed

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In order to achieve perfect stitching results, it might be necessary to reduce the upper-thread tension slightly when using the radial thread unwinding and depending on the UI SFBE VTFE

It is absolutely essential to use the correct foam disc under the thread spool.

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changing the needle

raise the needle MPX FS UI F QSFTTFS GPPU BOE UVSO UI F QPX FS TX JUDI UP k {

removing the needle loosen the clamp screw with the gray screwdriver and pull needle down

Inserting the needle GMBU TJEF PG OFFEMF UP UI F CBDL insert the needle with the mulitfunction tool as far as it will go

tighten needle clamp screw

changing the presser foot

raise the needle and presser foot UVSO QPX FS TX JUDI UP k { PGG

releasing the presser foot raise the clamping lever remove presser foot

attaching the presser foot guide the presser foot upwards over the cone touch the clamping lever down

Turn the handwheel to lower the needle in order to get better access to the fastening TDSFX

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Stitch plates

Stitch plate markings UI F TUJUDI QMBUFT BSF NBSLFE I PSJ[ POUBMMZ WFSUJDBMMZ BOE diagonaly in mm and inches

NBSLJOHT I FMQ X JUI TFX JOH F H QSFDJTF TFBNJOH BOE UPQ stitching

I PSJ[ POUBM NBSLJOHT BSF I FMQGVM GPS TFX JOH DPSOFST BOE CVUUPOI PMFT FUD

EJBHPOBM NBSLJOHT BSF I FMQGVM GPS 2 VJMU QJFDJOH UI F WFSUJDBM NBSLJOHT SFGFS UP UI F EJTUBODF GSPN UI F OFFEMF UP UI F NBSLJOH

OFFEMF JOTFSUJPO QPJOU JT QPTJUJPO k { DFOUFS OFFEMF position)

NFBTVSFNFOUT BSF NBSLFE UP UI F SJHI U BOE UP UI F MFGU PG center needle position

removing the Stitch plate raise the presser foot and needle UVSO QPX FS TX JUDI UP k { PGG

QSFTT UI F TUJUDI QMBUF EPX O BU UI F SJHI U CBDL DPSOFSB until it flips up

remove stitch plate

replacing the Stitch plate place the stitch plate over the opening a and press EPX O VOUJM JU DMJDLT JOUP QMBDF

NN 0 QUJPOBM BDDFTTPSZ

9mm

8 JUI FBDI TUJUDI UI F GFFE EPH NPWFT GPSX BSE POF TUFQ 5I Flength of this step is determined by the stitch length TFMFDUFE

8 JUI B WFSZ TI PSU TUJUDI MFOHUI UI F TUFQT BSF WFSZ TI PSU 5I Ffabric moves relatively slowly under the presser foot, even BU GVMM TFX JOH TQFFE F H CVUUPOI PMFT BOE TBUJO TUJUDI BOEEFDPSBUJWF TUJUDI FT BSF TFX O X JUI B WFSZ TI PSU TUJUDI MFOHUI

- FU UI F GBCSJD GFFE GBCSJD FWFOMZ

1VMMJOH QVTI JOH PS I PMEJOH CBDL UI F GBCSJD X JMM SFTVMU JO VOFWFO TUJUDI FT

feed-Dog and fabric feed

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Due to the width of the stitch plate hole the outer feed-dog SPX T BSF SFMBUJWFMZ GBS BQBSUWhen sewing corners the fabric does not feed well, since POMZ B QBSU PG UI F GBCSJD JT PO UI F GFFE EPH

Correct this by placing one or more plates close to the FEHF PG UI F GBCSJD

Sewing corners

Sewing with the Height compensation tool 5I F GFFE EPH X PSLT BDDVSBUFMZ JG UI F QSFTTFS GPPU JT MFWFM

* G UI F QSFTTFS GPPU JT BU BO BOHMF X I FO TFX JOH PWFS B UI JDLTFBN UI F GFFE EPH DBOOPU HSJQ 5I F GBCSJD NBZ KBN

To level the presser foot as required, place one, two or three height-compensating plates behind the needle under UI F QSFTTFS GPPU

To level the front of the foot, place one or more plates VOEFS UI F SJHI U PG UI F QSFTTFS GPPU DMPTF UP UI F OFFEMF4FX VOUJM UI F QSFTTFS GPPU I BT QBTTFE UI F UI JDL BSFB BOESFNPWF UI F QMBUFT

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thread tensionupper thread tension

Lower thread tension hold bobbin case firmly with your left hand; with your SJHI U I BOE UVSO UI F I BOE X I FFM DMPDLX JTF VOUJM UI Fsetting tool can be slid over the lug at the slider

basic value: MVH PG UI F TMJEFS NBUDI FT X JUI UI F NBSLJOH PG UI F

bobbin carrier, or MVH JT TI JGUFE QPJOUT UP UI F SJHI U PS MVH JT TI JGUFE QPJOUT UP UI F MFGU

turn lug to the left with the setting tool = thread tension becomes looser

turn lug to the right with the setting tool = thread tension becomes tighter

change per point = 4 g

Higher upper thread tension = the upper thread is tightened, which pulls the lower UI SFBE VQ UP UI F UPQTJEF PG GBCSJD

- PX FS VQQFS UI SFBE UFOTJPO UI F VQQFSthread is loosened, which enables it to be QVMMFE UP UI F CBDLTJEF PG UI F GBCSJD

CSJOH I PPL JOUP UI F QPTJUJPO TI PX O JO UI F JMMVTUSBUJPO CZ UVSOJOH UI F I BOEX I FFM DMPDLX JTF JO PSEFS UP CF BCMF UPthread it properly

Basic settings are applied automatically when a stitch QBUUFSO PS QSPHSBN JT TFMFDUFE

0 QUJNBM VQQFS UI SFBE UFOTJPO JT TFU JO UI F GBDUPSZ ' PS UI JT . FUSPTFOF UI SFBET X FJHI U . FUUMFS 4X JU[ FSMBOE BSFVTFE JO UI F CPCCJO BOE BMTP JO UI F VQQFS UI SFBE

8 I FO VTJOH EFDPSBUJWF UI SFBE UFOTJPO BEKVTUNFOUT NBZCF OFDDFTTBSZ UP SFDFJWF PQUJNBM TUJUDI JOH SFTVMUT

altering the tension touch the icon and the optimal stitch formation (stitch formation in the fabric) is displayed

the red bar on the scale shows the basic value UVSO UI F TUJUDI X JEUI PS TUJUDI MFOHUI LOPC UP UI F MFGU PS the right = the thread tension is loosened or tightened

the tension alteration is indicated on the right side of the thread tension scale

the tension alteration only affects the stitch selected the alteration is shown on the scale (red) and in the function icon

the basic setting remains visible (gray) when a change is made

the settings are saved by touching UPVDI k3 FTFU{ UP SFUVSO UP CBTJD TFUUJOHT touch , settings do not change EFMFUF X JUI kDMS{ k3 FTFU{ BMTP X I FO UVSOJOH PGG UI F sewing computer

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leImportant facts about thread and needles

5I F UI SFBE JT DI PTFO BDDPSEJOH UP JUT JOUFOEFE VTF ' PS B QFSGFDU TFX JOH SFTVMU UI SFBE BOE GBCSJD RVBMJUZ QMBZ BO JNQPSUBOU SPMF 6 TF PG RVBMJUZ CSBOET JTSFDPNNFOEFE

cotton thread cotton thread has the advantage of being a natural fiber and is therefore particularly suited for sewing cotton fabrics

NFSDFSJ[ FE DPUUPO UI SFBE I BT B TMJHI U TI FFO BOE JT QSFTI SVOL

polyester thread polyester thread has a high tensile strength and is particularly colorfast polyester thread is more resiliant than cotton thread and is recommended where a strong and elastic seam is required

thread

correct combinationTo sew optimally, the thread should travel smoothly down the long groove on UI F GSPOU PG UI F OFFEMF

thread too thin or needle too thick5I F UI SFBE I BT UPP NVDI DMFBSBODF JO UI F HSPPWF UI FSF NBZ CF TLJQQFETUJUDI FT PS EBNBHF UP UI F UI SFBE

thread too thick or needle too thin 5I F UI SFBE SVCT PO UI F FEHFT PG UI F HSPPWF BOE DBO HFU KBNNFE 5I JT DBOCSFBL UI F UI SFBE

needle/thread

needle, thread and fabric$ BSF TI PVME CF UBLFO X I FO NBUDI JOH UI F OFFEMF BOE UI SFBE

5I F DPSSFDU OFFEMF TJ[ F EPFT OPU KVTU EFQFOE PO UI F UI SFBE TFMFDUFE CVU BMTPPO UI F GBCSJD UP CF VTFE 5I F GBCSJD X FJHI U BOE UZQF EFUFSNJOFT X I JDI UI SFBEX FJHI U OFFEMF TJ[ F BOE OFFEMF UJQ UP VTF

checking needle conditionThe condition of the sewing needle should be DI FDLFE BOE UI F OFFEMF SFQMBDFE SFHVMBSMZ " EFGFDUJWF OFFEMF EPFT OPU KVTU EBNBHF UI FGBCSJD CVU BMTP UI F TFX JOH DPNQVUFS

as a guide:Replace the needle before starting a new TFX JOH QSPKFDU

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guidelines

130/705 H - S / 70130 Shank length

705 flat shank

H needle scarf

S needle point (here e.g. medium ball point)

70 needle size (shank diameter)

fabric/thread needle size

Fine fabrics: Fine thread (darning thread,embroidery thread) . FEJVN X FJHI U GBCSJDTNormal thread

Heavy weight fabrics:

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universal )

Normal point, slightly rounded

For nearly all natural and synthetic GBCSJDT X PWFO BOE LOJUUFE

Jersey/Stretch

Ball point

Jersey, stretch fabrics

Leather

With cutting point

All types of leather, synthetic leather, plastic, sheeting

Jeans

7FSZ GJOF TI BSQ QPJOU

) FBWZ X FJHI U GBCSJDT TVDI BT KFBOT canvas, overalls

microtex

Especially fine sharp point

. JDSP GJCFS GBCSJDT BOE TJML

Quilting

Fine sharp point

Straight and topstitching

embroidery

- BSHF FZF TMJHI U CBMM QPJOU

Embroidery on all natural and synthetic fabrics

metafil

- BSHF FZF

Sewing with metallic threads

cordonnet (topstitching)

Small ball point, long eye

5PQTUJUDI JOH X JUI UI JDL UI SFBE

Wing needle (hemstitch needle)

Wide needle (wing)

Hemstitching

Double wing needle ) ; 8 * ) 0

For special effects with hemstitch embroidery

Double needle

/ FFEMF EJTUBODF

7JTJCMF I FNT JO TUSFUDI GBCSJDT QJO UVDLT decorative sewing

triple needle ) %3 *

/ FFEMF EJTUBODF

For decorative sewing

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functions & Settingsoverview 30function Buttons 30Display 32

functions 34Sewing 34

Setup program 36entry Screen 36

Display Wallpaper Sewing Securing stitches on/off Information 407FSTJPO Service Data Screen Calibration 42. POJUPSJOH 3 FTFU %FMFUF 6 TFS %BUB 446 QEBUF Cleaning the sewing computer 46Cleaning 46Cleaning the needle threading mechanism 46- VCSJDBUJOH UI F I PPL 46$ BMJCSBUJOH CVUUPOI PMF GPPU OP "

tutorial 48overview of topics 48creative consultant 49 general 49

Help program 50general 50

4UJUDI 1BUUFSO Functions

Balance 51 Balance Description 51

1SBDUJDBM BOE %FDPSBUJWF 4UJUDI FT Corrections BERNINA Dual Feed

Balance/presser foot pressure 52presser foot pressure Settings 52

eco 53eco Description 53

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function Buttons

Start/Stop Button starts and stops the sewing computer when operating it without foot control

slightly raise the presser foot when turning or NPWJOH UI F QSPKFDU X I JMF TFX JOH I PWFSposition

Quick reverse Button/Backstepping secures the seam beginning and end: sews in reverse as long as the button is pressed

used to program the buttonhole length used to program the darning length used to determine end of stitching in straight TUJUDI 4FDVSJOH TUJUDI OP

used for securing in Quilters Securing 1SPHSBN OP

TX JUDI JOH GPS BDDVSBUF TUJUDI CZ TUJUDI CBDL-TUFQQJOH FYBDU SFUSBDJOH PG UI F MBTU needle penetrations)

pattern end a stop symbol which appears during sewing indicates that the function is activated

sewing computer stops at the end of the active single pattern or the active pattern of a combination

automatic thread cutter upper and lower threads are cut automatically 2-6 securing stitches can be programmed in the setup program - these are sewn before the thread is cut

automatic needle threader touch button = completes the threading process and threads the needle

needle Stop up/DownIn the default setting the needle symbol is EJTQMBZFE BCPWF UI F QSFTTFS GPPU JOEJDBUPS

touch the button briefly: the needle is raised or lowered (as when

tapping the foot control with your heel) touch the button longer:

the needle is lowered, the needle symbol is displayed below

the sewing computer stops with the needle down

this becomes your default setting touch the button longer again:

the needle is raised, the needle symbol is displayed above

the sewing computer stops with the needle up

Double, triple and wing needles require manual threading after the Automatic Needle 5I SFBEFS CVUUPO I BT CFFO QSFTTFE6 TF UI F BVUPNBUJDOFFEMF UI SFBEFS GPS OFFEMFTJ[F T . FUBMMJDUI SFBET UI JDLUI SFBETMJLF DPSEPOOFU BOE EJGGJDVMU UP X PSL X JUI UI SFBET TI PVME CF UI SFBEFE CZ I BOE

When using metallic or cordonnet thread, use the thread cutter on the head frame only.

computer stops at the end of the active

tactivated with one of these presser feet attached: nos. 50, 55, 80, 85 and 86.

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Slide Speed control the motor speed is infinitely variable with the slide

altering needle positions moves to the left

moves to the right

down

UPUBM PG OFFEMF QPTJUJPOT MFGU SJHI U DFOUFS

Stitch Width/Length (multi-function) Knobs

UP BEKVTU TUJUDI X JEUI PS MFOHUI to alter thread tension to alter presser foot pressure UP BEKVTU CVUUPO TJ[ F PS UI F TMJU TJ[ F of the buttonhole

UP BEKVTU UI F CBMBODF

presser foot position touch the button = the presser foot is lowered and raised slightly again so the fabric can be FBTJMZ QPTJUJPOFE 8 I FO TFX JOH TUBSUT UI F GPPUis lowered on to the material

touch the button again = the presser foot is raised and the Feed-dog is simultaneously lowered

automatic Securing program touch the button before the sewing starts or during sewing = single patterns are secured at the end, with the selected number of stitches programmed

touch the button before starting a combination = the first pattern is secured at the end, with the number of stitches programmed

touch the button while stitching a combination = the active pattern is secured at the end, with the number of stitches programmed

the sewing computer stops automatically after all securing variations

the number and type of the securing stitches can be programmed in the setup program

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Display

menu Selectiona practical stitchesB Decorative stitchesc alphabetsD Buttonholese Quilt stitchesf personal programg History

System SettingsH clr - Delete I Setup programJ tutorialK creative consultantL Helpm eco

Stitch Displayn Stitch pattern

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Selectiono Single/combi modep Scroll up/down

Stitch altering areaQ Display of the stitch

pattern selected

functionsr BalanceS thread tensiont pressure foot

pressureu Lower feed DogV Securing functionW pattern repeatX Security programy Stitch selection by

numberZ time/alarm

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confirm Selection activate or confirm change/selection

Leave active Screen close application return to the last active screen

Long stitch the sewing computer sews every second TUJUDI NBY TUJUDI MFOHUI NN

can be used for practical and decorative stitches

FYDFQUJPO CVUUPOI PMFT

mirror Image (up/Down) the sewing computer sews the selected stitch

-termined by the sewing direction)

mirror Image (Left/right) the sewing computer sews the selected stitch QBUUFSO JO I PSJ[ POUBMMZ . JSSPS * NBHF MFGU SJHI U

Stitch counter X I FO UI F EFTJSFE MFOHUI JT BDI JFWFE F H GJSTU buttonhole bead or straight stitch), touch the 2 VJDL 3 FWFSTF #VUUPO

UI F EJTQMBZ DI BOHFT UP kBVUP{ GPS UI F buttonhole, only after length of second bead is EFUFSNJOFE CZ QSFTTJOH UI F 2 VJDL 3 FWFSTFButton)

the stitch pattern selected is temporarily programmed

pattern extend 2-5x touch the icon one or more times, the OVNCFST BQQFBS

stitch integrity is maintained TUJUDI QBUUFSO JT FYUFOEFE

pattern begin the needle moves to the beginning of a stitch pattern or program

Buttonhole Length Direct entry enter buttonhole length via stitch width or TUJUDI MFOHUI LOPC / VNCFS JO NN

pattern repeat 1-9x UPVDI UI F JDPO TFWFSBM UJNFT UI F OVNCFST appear

OVNCFS UI F TFX JOH DPNQVUFS TUPQT BU UI F end of an individual stitch or stitch combina-tion

numbers 2-9: the sewing computer stops at the end of a stitch or stitch combination after the number of repeats selected

manual Buttonhole special screen appears TFX NBOVBM CVUUPOI PMF JO PS TUFQT (depending on buttonhole type)

programming Buttonhole Length icon is automatically highlighted in blue when a buttonhole is selected

TFU UI F CVUUPOI PMF MFOHUI X JUI UI F 2 VJDL Reverse Button or directly program the length displayed by pressing the icon

function turns inactive after programming the length

if a new length is to be programmed, touch icon again

feed-dog position UPVDI UI F JDPO kMPX FS GFFE EPH{ GFFE EPH JT lowered

the lowered feed-dog is shown by the red, flashing symbol

Buttonhole Slit Width TFU UI F CVUUPOI PMF TMJU X JEUI UP CFUX FFO NN BOE NN VTJOH UI F 4UJUDI 8 JEUI PS UI F 4UJUDI - FOHUI , OPC

UI F TUBOEBSE X JEUI JT NN

Securing touch icon before sewing starts = single pattern is secured at the start with 4 securing stitches

touch icon during sewing individual stitches = individual stitches will be secured at the end, the sewing computer stops

program the function within a pattern combina-tion = each individual pattern of the combina-tion can be secured at the start or the end

multi-function button only active in combination mode when selected, a screen with further functions appears

Lettering size in alphabets when alphabet is selected, the lettering size is 9mm

X I FO UI F GVODUJPO JT TFMFDUFE k { JT BDUJWBUFE and the alphabet is sewn with 6mm lettering size

Sewing

" DUJWF GVODUJPOT BSF I JHI MJHI UFE JO CMVF JOBDUJWF GVODUJPOT BSF HSBZ5I F NVMUJGVODUJPO LFZT BSF TX JUDI FE PGG CZ LFFQJOH UI FN QSFTTFE B GFX TFDPOET

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combination subdivider (1) each combination or memory folder can be subdivided into several parts

only those parts where the cursor is located will be sewn

to sew another part, the cursor must be placed in this part

combination subdivider (2) each combination can be subdivided as desired

BGUFS TUPQQJOH UI F OFFEMF NPWFT UP UI F OFYU part to be sewn

presser foot indicator number of presser foot recommended is shown for the stitch pattern selected

if the presser foot is raised it is indicated with an animation

touch the icon screen is opened with further presser foot options

Back Stepping the last 200 needle penetrations of a stitch QBUUFSO BSF SFUSBDFE J F TFX O CBDLX BSET TFF Q 79 on how to select the function)

Save save stitch pattern combinations and lettering

Delete F H TJOHMF TUJUDI QBUUFSO QBUUFSO DPNCJOB-UJPOT NFNPSZ CBOL DPOUFOUT TUJUDI QBUUFSO JOQFSTPOBM QSPHSBN FUD

Balance balance forward and reverse stitches balance dual feed

Stitch selection by numbers select individual stitch pattern by inputting the stitch pattern number

permanent reverse sewing UI F TFX JOH DPNQVUFS TFX T CBDLX BSET QFSNBOFOUMZ TFF Q 79 on how to select the function)

upper/Lower case switch from upper case to lower case lettering

file Drawers saved stitches are visible

thread tension change upper thread tension the respective value is visible in the icon

presser foot pressure increase or decrease the presser foot QSFTTVSF VTJOH UI F NVMUJGVODUJPO LOPCT

the respective value is visible in the icon

time/alarm set the current time (hh:mm) in the upper part PG UI F TDSFFO VTJOH UI F k { BOE k { JDPOT

touch the alarm button in the lower part of the display

TFU UI F BMBSN UJNF VTJOH UI F k { BOE k { PS UI F NVMUJGVODUJPO LOPCT " QFSTPOBM NFTTBHFDBO CF JOQVU VTJOH UI F LFZCPBSE

the current time now appears in red numbers

Security program when selecting the respective needle icon the stitch width will be limited automatically

this prevents the inserted special needle EPVCMF OFFEMF FUD GSPN I JUUJOH UI F QSFTTFSGPPU PS TUJUDI QMBUF BWPJEJOH OFFEMF CSFBLBHF

the numbers on the needles represent the distance in mm between the needles

by selecting the standard needle icon the standard needle is active again and the stitch width limitation is switched off

by selecting the corresponding stitch plate the stitch width is automatically limited, so the inserted standard needle cannot hit the stitch plate

the function remains active even when the sewing computer is turned off and on

Single mode UI F 4JOHMF . PEF JT BMX BZT BDUJWF CMVF X I FO turning on the sewing computer and only the selected stitch can be sewn

combi mode touch the button UI F $ PNCJ . PEF JT BDUJWF CMVF BOE TUJUDI combinations can be programmed

Test-sew first on a piece of the fabric you JOUFOE UP VTF GPS UI F TFX JOH QSPKFDU

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5I F 4FUVQ 1SPHSBN FOBCMFT ZPV UP QFSTPOBMJ[ F UI F UPVDI TDSFFO BDDPSEJOH UP ZPVS PX OSFRVJSFNFOUT BOE QSFGFSFODFTAfter setting the sewing computer to your personal requirements, all changes made in the 4FUVQ 1SPHSBN BSF TBWFE FWFO X I FO UI F TFX JOH DPNQVUFS JT TX JUDI FE PGG & YDFQUJPOTGSPN UI JT SVMF BSF PVUMJOFE X JUI JO UI F EFTDSJQUJPO PG UI F GVODUJPO DPODFSOFE JO FBDI DBTF

Selection menu1 Display (screen) settings2 Sewing settings3 Information4 Display (screen) calibration5 . POJUPSJOH TFUUJOHT6 Reset basic settings7 6 QEBUF TFX JOH DPNQVUFS8 Cleaning the sewing computer

Customized alterations are saved even X I FO UI F TFX JOH DPNQVUFS JT TX JUDIFE PGGAlterations can be re-programmed at BOZ UJNF

The System Settings can be changed using UI F TUJUDI X JEUI BOE TUJUDI MFOHUI LOPCT BOEUI F k { JDPOTk3 FTFU{ CVUUPO SFTFUT UP UI F CBTJD 4ZTUFN4FUUJOHT

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Brightness UVSO TUJUDI X JEUI LOPC PS UPVDI UI F k { PS k { JDPO UI F brightness 1 of the screen is altered

alterations are indicated by the number in the bar and UI F CMVF CBDLHSPVOE PG UI F k { PS k { JDPOT

UI F CBTJD TFUUJOHT BSF JOEJDBUFE CZ B EBSL CBS

Sewing Light when icon 2 is active, the sewing light is on when the icon is inactive, the sewing light is off UI F CSJHI UOFTT DBO CF TFU X JUI UI F TUJUDI MFOHUI LOPC PS UI F k { PS k { JDPO

Welcome text DSFBUF PS DI BOHF 8 FMDPNF 5FYU3 TQBDF CBS JT BU UI F CPUUPN PG UI F MFUUFS LFZT X FMDPNF UFYU4 BQQFBST JO UI F UFYU JDPO BCPWF UI F MFUUFSLFZT

UPVDI UI F UFYU JDPO UFYU FOUFSFE JT DPNQMFUFMZ EFMFUFE

UFYU FOUFSFE JT EFMFUFE GSPN SJHI U UP MFGU

Wallpaper 4FMFDU EFTJSFE TDSFFO X BMMQBQFS

choose from different images use the scroll icons to browse the wallpaper variants default image = edelweiss

k" #$ { BMM JO VQQFS DBTF TUBOEBSE

kBCD{ BMM JO MPX FS DBTF k { OVNCFST BOE NBUI FNBUJDBM character

k { k { BOE k! { VQQFS BOE MPX FS TQFDJBM DI BSBDUFST

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The tension alteration affects all stitches and is saved even when the sewing computer is TX JUDI FE PGG

automatic Securing program the number and type of the securing stitches can be programmed

standard = four securing stitches in the same place select function 4 for forward securing stitches TFDVSJOH TUJUDI FT DBO CF QSPHSBNNFE

automatic thread cutter if function 5 is activated, the upper and lower thread are automatically cut after sewing

raise presser foot if function is activated 6 the presser foot is raised after securing

if function is not activated, the presser foot stays down

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motor Speed BMUFS NBYJNVN TFX JOH TQFFE1 the number in the bar is the stitches per minute; the CBTJD WBMVF JT JOEJDBUFE CZ B EBSL CBS

thread tension alter the basic setting (0) of the upper thread tension 2 CZ QMVT PS NJOVT

0 = basic settings

Securing stitches on/off function 3 is active = standard if the automatic thread cutter is used to cut the threads, 4 securing stitches will be stitched when resuming sewing

function is inactive = no securing stitches will be stitched

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needle Stop adjustment JG UI F BVUPNBUJD UI SFBE DVUUFS BOE UI F kSBJTF QSFTTFS GPPU{ GVODUJPO BSF TX JUDI FE PGG X I FO TFDVSJOH UI Fneedle stop position 7 can be selected

standard = sewing computer stops with the needle up while the presser foot stays down after securing

UPVDI k/ FFEMF EPX O{ JDPO the sewing computer stops with the needle down after securing

automatic thread cutter and Securing Stitches

the number and type of securing stitches before the thread is cut can be programmed

touch function 8 for securing stitches in place or function 9 for forward securing stitches

UX P UP TJY TFDVSJOH TUJUDI FT DBO CF QSPHSBNNFE standard = no securing stitches programmed

presser foot position when needle stop down

with activated icon 1, the presser foot remains down when the sewing computer stops

with activated icon 2, the presser foot is raised enough to pivot the fabric (hover position)

with activated icon 3, the presser foot is raised into its highest position

Hover position of presser foot UI F TUJUDI X JEUI BOE TUJUDI MFOHUI NVMUJ GVODUJPO LOPCT DBO CF VTFE UP TFU UI F DMFBSBODF GSPN NN UP NN JONBYJNVN TUBOEBSE DMFBSBODF JT NN

UI F TFU WBMVF J F UI F DMFBSBODF CFUX FFO UI F GBCSJD BOE the presser foot, is displayed in icon 4

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needle chart select the needle inserted when the sewing computer is switched on, the needle selected will be displayed

touch the arrow icon to scroll through to the needle types

Language scroll through the languages by touching the arrow icons and select the language required

Dealer Details by pressing the respective gray bar the following information about your BERNINA dealer can be entered: store name last name, first name telephone number website or e-mail address

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Version the current versions of the sewing computer can be seen

the total number of stitches and the number of stitches sewn since the last servicing by the BERNINA dealer are displayed

Service DataService data of the actual condition of your sewing DPNQVUFS DBO CF TBWFE PO B 6 4# TUJDL BOE TFOU UP ZPVSauthorized BERNINA dealer:

JOTFSU UI F 6 4# TUJDL JOUP ZPVS TFX JOH DPNQVUFS UPVDI k- 0 ( { BGUFS UI F EBUB JT TBWFE SFNPWF UI F 6 4# TUJDL

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Screen calibration

touch the calibration icon another screen appears

X JUI UPVDI QFO UPVDI UI F DFOUFS PG UI F DSPTT 5I F DSPTT NPWFT UP UI F OFYU QPTJUJPO

repeat this until all three positions shown are calibrated touch to save settings

the calibration screen can also be opened this way:

TX JUDI TFX JOH DPNQVUFS PGG UP k { touch the two needle positioning buttons PO UI F GSPOU QBOFM BOE LFFQ UI FN QSFTTFE

switch sewing computer on (to kI{ ) and as soon as the calibration screen is opened, release the two buttons

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audio System sounds can be activated or deactivated 1

Selecting Stitch pattern/function/BSr stitch patterns and function selection 2 can be confirmed acoustically

UPVDI UI F TQFBLFS JDPO VOUJM ZPV I FBS UI F EFTJSFE TPVOE UI FSF BSF TJY EJGGFSFOU TPVOET UP DI PPTF GSPN this icon is blue and the sound is indicated by a number

the sounds for functions (center) and the sound for quilting with BSR (bottom) can be activated or deactiva-ted in the same way

deactivation is the last option shown when scrolling through the different sounds

monitoring functionsThe following monitoring functions can be activated or deactivated:

upper thread indicator Lower thread indicatoroptimum interlocking of upper and lower thread Sewing without thread

blue with open eye = function active gray with closed eye = function inactive the sound type for the monitoring functions is set in the audio settings for function

Sewing without thread (or remove it entirely)

press the large field on the left sewing without thread is activated the other three monitoring functions are deactivated and disappear

the automatic thread cutter is deactivated selecting another presser foot or switching the sewing computer off deactivates the function

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Choose from the following options by pressing the Reset button:

1 reset Settings2 Delete user Data

reset SettingsChoose from the following options by pressing bar 1:

a reset allB reset Sewing

touch the bar whose settings are to be returned to the basic settings

confirm with the previous screen appears touch until the selection menu appears

Delete user Data1SFTTJOH CBS2:

c 4fXJoH kpersonal pSpHSBn {

touch the bar confirm with the data is deleted and the previous screen appears touch until the selection menu appears

reset/Delete user Data

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updating JOTFSU #& 3 / * / " 6 4# TUJDL X JUI UI F OFX TPGUX BSF version

UPVDI k6 QEBUF{ UPVDI k6 QEBUF{ BHBJO UP TUBSU UI F QSPDFTT it is then determined if:

B #& 3 / * / " 6 4# TUJDL JT JOTFSUFE UI FSF JT FOPVHI GSFF TQBDF BWBJMBCMF BU MFBTU . #

UI F DPSSFDU TPGUX BSF WFSTJPO JT PO UI F TUJDL

the data and settings are accepted if the update was successful, a message appears and the sewing computer is ready to sew again

if the update cannot be started or if there are problems during the update process, an error message appears

Do not remove the BernIna uSB stick until there is a message which indicates the end of the update.

update

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cleaning clean the sewing computer according to the instructions UPVDI GJFME the thread catcher of the automatic thread cutter moves to the right

carefully remove any thread remnants with the tweezers UPVDI GJFME the automatic thread cutter is re-initialized and then ready for operation

cleaning the needle threading mechanism

clean the needle threading mechanism according to the instructions and animation

Lubricating the hook MVCSJDBUJOH UI F I PPL BDDPSEJOH UP UI F JOTUSVDUJPOT BOE animation

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calibrating buttonhole foot no. 3a BUUBDI CVUUPOI PMF GPPU OP " press the Start-/Stop button (green) on the head frame UI F CVUUPOI PMF GPPU X JMM NPWF GPSX BSE BOE CBDLX BSE buttonhole foot will calibrate and sewing computer will indicate that the calibration has been successful

the buttonhole foot is now set for this particular sewing computer, and should only be used with this one

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overview of topics

TFMFDU EFTJSFE UPQJD F H QSFTTFS GPPU topic overview about the presser foot appears TFMFDU EFTJSFE UPQJD F H DI BOHJOH UI F QSFTTFS GPPU

information on the desired topic is shown VTF UI F TUJUDI X JEUI PS TUJUDI MFOHUI LOPC UI F GJOHFS PS UI F UPVDI TDSFFO QFO UP TDSPMM UI SPVHI UI F UFYU JO UI Fscreen

animations can be stopped or replayed by touching the icon in the bottom right corner

touch the animation with your finger or the touchscreen pen and travel to the right or left

the playing of the animation is controlled manually now UPVDI UI F BOJNBUJPO BHBJO UP TX JUDI CBDL UP BVUPNBUJD playing mode

VTF UI FTF UX P JDPOT UP HP UP UI F QSFWJPVT PS OFYU QBHF touch to close the Tutorial screen the last active screen appears

5I F 5VUPSJBM QSPWJEFT JOGPSNBUJPO BOE FYQMBOBUJPOT BCPVU UI F EJGGFSFOU BSFBT PG TFX JOH

1 Threading2 Needles3 1SFTTFS GPPU4 BERNINA Stitch Regulator (BSR)5 Troubleshooting

6 Freehand system FHS7 . JTDFMMBOFPVT8 Buttonholes9 Quilting 10 Techniques

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5I F $ SFBUJWF $ POTVMUBOU QSPWJEFT JOGPSNBUJPO BOE I FMQ X JUI WBSJPVT TFX JOH UFDI OJRVFT After selecting the fabric and the desired sewing technique suggestions for suitable OFFEMFT QSFTTFS GFFU FUD BSF EJTQMBZFE1SFTTFS GPPU QSFTTVSF BOE VQQFS UI SFBE UFOTJPO BSF TFU BVUPNBUJDBMMZ

fabric types the most commonly used fabric types are listed in three categories

TFMFDU UI F EFTJSFE GBCSJD UZQF F H 4JML if the material used is not shown, select a similar fabric

overview of Sewing techniques the possible sewing techniques appear on selecting a fabric type Seams Overcasting Blindhem Buttonholes Zippers Decorative stitching . BDI JOF RVJMUJOH Free-motion stitching Appliqu

TFMFDU UI F EFTJSFE TFX JOH UFDI OJRVF F H CVUUPOI PMF if the desired technique cannot be found on this list, select a related technique

recommendations recommendations for the fabric selected and the desired technique are shown

MJOLT UP UI F SFTQFDUJWF UPQJDT JO UI F 5VUPSJBM BSF displayed

BEEJUJPOBM JOGPSNBUJPO SFHBSEJOH FOHBHJOH MJOLT GPS NPSF information

TFMFDU CVUUPOI PMF MJOL information on buttonholes appears VTF UI F TUJUDI X JEUI PS TUJUDI MFOHUI LOPC UP TDSPMM X JUI JO UI F UFYU

the Creative Consultant home screen is displayed

select to display the screen containing the suggested stitch pattern

select to close the Creative Consultant screen the last active screen appears

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5I F ) FMQ 1SPHSBN DPOUBJOT JOGPSNBUJPO BCPVU JOEJWJEVBM TUJUDI QBUUFSOT BOEGVODUJPOT JO UI F TDSFFO / P NBUUFS X I JDI TDSFFO JT EJTQMBZFE UI F I FMQ GFBUVSF GPSTUJUDI FT BOE GVODUJPOT PG UI F TDSFFO DBO CF PQFOFE

UPVDI UI F k { JDPO select the desired stitch pattern or the desired function

Stitch pattern This screen displays the following information:

name of the stitch pattern suitable materials main areas of application

functionsThis screen displays the following information:

function name GVODUJPO FYQMBOBUJPO main areas of application

select to close the Help screen the last active screen appears

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5I F TFX JOH DPNQVUFS JT UFTUFE BOE PQUJNBMMZ TFU CFGPSF JU MFBWFT UI F GBDUPSZ %JGGFSFOUfabrics, threads, stabilizers and interfacings can affect programmed stitches so that they BSF OPU TFX O PVU QSPQFSMZThese effects can be corrected with the electronic Balance so that the stitch formationDBO CF BEKVTUFE X I FSF OFDFTTBSZ UP TVJU UI F GBCSJD

practical and Decorative Stitches in the left portion of the screen the stitch is displayed in its original form (as programmed)

in the right portion of the screen the alterations made are directly visible

the corrections can be made while sewing (with opened screen)

corrections UI F TUJUDI TFX O PO UI F GBCSJD F H UI F ) POFZDPNC TUJUDI PQFOT VQ BOE JU EPFT OPU MPPL DPSSFDU UVSO UI F TUJUDI MFOHUI LOPC VOUJM UI F TUJUDI JO UI F SJHI U

portion of the screen is identical with the stitch on the fabric

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BernIna Dual feed standard = the fabric is evenly fed by the dual feed and the feed-dog together

5PQ MBZFS PG GBCSJD JT GFE UPP TMPX MZ kCFDPNFT{ MPOHFScompared to the bottom layer

UVSO UI F TUJUDI X JEUI PS TUJUDI MFOHUI LOPC DMPDLX JTF UP

out the feeding speed difference between the two layers 5PQ MBZFS PG GBCSJD JT GFE UPP RVJDLMZ kCFDPNFT{ TI PSUFScompared to the bottom layer

UVSO UI F TUJUDI X JEUI PS TUJUDI MFOHUI LOPC DPVOUFSDMPDL-X JTF UP TMBDLFO UI F GFFEJOH TQFFE PG UI F UPQ MBZFS PG

between the two layers

changes made to the selected pattern or the dual feed are deleted

select to save the changes and close the screen select to close the screen; the original settings are LFQU

presser foot pressure Settingsadjusting the pressure

the presser foot pressure scale appears on touching the k1SFTTFS ' PPU 1SFTTVSF{ JDPO

UVSOJOH UI F TUJUDI X JEUI PS TUJUDI MFOHUI LOPC UP UI F MFGU PS the right decreases or increases the presser foot pressure

X JUI UI JDL PS NVMUJMBZFSFE GBCSJD F H X I FO RVJMUJOH UVSO POF PG UI F NVMUJGVODUJPO LOPCT UP UI F MFGU UP EFDSFBTF UI Fpressure (minus value)

UI F QSFTTFS GPPU JT TMJHI UMZ SBJTFE NBLJOH JU FBTJFS UP move the fabric

touch to save the setting UPVDI k3 FTFU{ UP SFTFU UP UI F CBTJD TFUUJOH

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8 I FO X PSL JT JOUFSSVQUFE GPS MPOHFS QFSJPET UI F TFX JOH DPNQVUFS DBO CF QVU JOUP FOFSHZTBWJOH NPEF

touch the button TDSFFO HPFT EBSL power consumption is reduced and the sewing light turned off

this mode also acts as a child safety feature OPUI JOH DBO CF TFMFDUFE PO TDSFFO CVUUPOT BSF MPDLFE and the sewing computer cannot be started

touch button again = sewing computer is ready for use

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main Stitch categoriesStitch patterns 56Selection 56

via Screen by Stitch Number 4FMFDUJOH B 1SFTTFS ' PPU

customizing Stitch patterns 57" MUFSJOH 4UJUDI 8 JEUI BOE 4UJUDI - FOHUI " MUFSJOH / FFEMF 1PTJUJPO 4FDVSJOH X JUI 2 VJDL 3 FWFSTF #VUUPO PO ) FBE ' SBNF 5FNQPSBSZ " MUFSFE 4UJUDI . FNPSZ ' PS " MM 4UJUDI 5ZQFT BOE . BUFSJBMT Resetting to the Factory Setting

practical Stitches 58practical Stitches Description 58

Decorative Stitches 60Decorative Stitches Description 60tapering 61

Setting

combining with functions 62. JSSPSJOH %FDPSBUJWF 4UJUDI FT 62- POH 4UJUDI ' VODUJPO 621BUUFSO & YUFOE 621BUUFSO & YUFOE X JUI - POH 4UJUDI Double, Triple or Wing Needle

combi mode 64$ PNCJOJOH 1SBDUJDBM BOE %FDPSBUJWF 4UJUDI FT 64

alphabets 65 alphabets Description 65Lettering 65perfect Stitch formation 65combining Lettering 66

Alphabets 66Correcting Combinations 66

combining Lettering and functions 674FMFDU - PX FS $ BTF Change Size

Buttonholes 68Buttonholes Description 68combining with functions 69

. BOVBM PS 4UFQ #VUUPOI PMF 69

Balance 70automatic 71

%JSFDU & OUSZ - FOHUI #VUUPO . FBTVSFNFOU

programming 72Automatic Buttonhole Standard and Stretch Buttonhole 3 PVOE BOE LFZI PMF #VUUPOI PMFT ) BOE MPPL #VUUPOI PMF Stitch Counter Buttonhole All Buttonhole Types

In Long-term memory 74Button Sew-on program 74eyelet program 75

Sewing Eyelets 1VODI JOH & ZFMFUT

Quilt Stitches 76Quilt Stitches Description 76

personal program 77creating a customized Stitch menu 77preparing Stitch patterns 77 1FSTPOBM 4DSFFO altering Stitch patterns 78Deleting Stitch patterns 79

Special Screen

History 80History Description 80Long term memory 81 Long term memory Description 81creating Stitch combinations 81 1SPHSBNNJOH BOE 4BWJOH Deleting Stitch patterns 82

Deleting patterns in steps 82Deleting a Combination 82Opening Empty File Drawers 82

Drawer content at a glance 83opening a Saved Stitch combination 83correcting a Stitch combination 84

* OTFSUJOH 4UJUDI 1BUUFSOT 84Altering a Stitch Combination 84. JSSPSJOH & OUJSF $ PNCJOBUJPOT 84$ PNCJOBUJPO 4VCEJWJEFS Combination Subdivider 2

Deleting a Stitch combination 85Overwriting Deleting

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select from main categories a - g a practical stitches B Decorative stitches c alphabets D Buttonholes e Quilt stitches f personal program g History

the available stitch patterns appear in display section H select desired stitch pattern scroll I to view all other stitch patterns of the category

via Screen

Input select stitch pattern by entering the number after touching the icon J

OVNCFS LFZT1 appear in display section H the selected stitch number appears 2 3 to delete the previously entered number the entire number is deleted if you touch 2 confirm entry 4

cancel CBDL UP UI F QSFWJPVT TDSFFO X JUI PVU TFMFDUJOH TUJUDI pattern 5

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An invalid stitch number will be indicated in bar 2 X JUI RVFTUJPO NBSLT

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Selecting a presser foot any selected stitch pattern appears together with the optimum presser foot in the stitch altering area

attach the recommended presser foot UPVDI UI F k1SFTTFS ' PPU 4FMFDUJPO{ JDPO UPQ MFGU JO UI F screen

in the opened presser foot category, select the icon that shows the attached presser foot, and confirm " T BOalternative, attach one of the options shown in the lower portion of the screen, select the respective presser foot icon and confirm

UI F BUUBDI FE QSFTTFS GPPU BQQFBST JO UI F k1SFTTFS ' PPU 4FMFDUJPO{ JDPO

depending on the presser foot attached, the presser foot category may change

It is Important to select the attached presser foot in the respective presser foot category to enable the sewing computer to recognize it and to activate the respec-tive safety settings.

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customizing Stitch patterns

BMUFS TUJUDI X JEUI BOE TUJUDI MFOHUI VTJOH UI F LOPCT stitch width and stitch length can be altered while sewing

UPVDI UI F SFMFWBOU CVUUPO UP NPWF UI F OFFEMF QPTJUJPO 5P NPWF RVJDLMZ I PME UI F CVUUPO EPX O

OFFEMF QPTJUJPOT JO UPUBM MFGU SJHI U DFOUFS

can be altered while sewing

altering Stitch Width and Stitch Length

altering needle position

" TUJUDI QBUUFSO DBO CF JOEJWJEVBMMZ BMUFSFE BDDPSEJOH UP UI F GBCSJD BOE UI F BQQMJDBUJPO 5I F BEKVTUNFOUT EFTDSJCFE I FSF BSF BQQMJDBCMF GPS BMM QSBDUJDBM BOE NBOZ EFDPSBUJWFTUJUDI FT

Securing with Quick reverse Button on Head frame secures the beginning and end of the seam UPVDI UI F 2 VJDL 3 FWFSTF CVUUPO TFX JOH DPNQVUFS TFX T JO SFWFSTF CBDLTUFQQJOH

SFMFBTF UI F 2 VJDL 3 FWFSTF CVUUPO TFX JOH DPNQVUFS sews forwards

temporary altered Stitch memory

The altered stitch memory can hold as many stitch alterations as needed:

Stitch length Stitch width Needle position 1BUUFSO FYUFOE . JSSPS JNBHFT - POH TUJUDI GVODUJPO Thread tension Balance 1BUUFSO SFQFBU Y

for all Stitch types and materials altered stitch length, stitch width and needle position are BVUPNBUJDBMMZ TBWFE BT X FMM BT GVODUJPOT MJLF NJSSPSimage

TFX BO BMUFSFE TUJUDI F H [ JH[ BH TUJUDI

TFMFDU BOPUI FS TUJUDI BOE TFX F H TUSBJHI U TUJUDI

when retrieving the individually altered zigzag stitch, the alterations are retained

the temporary altered stitch memory can contain any number of stitch patterns

resetting to the factory Setting PQUJPO UPVDI kDMS{ CVUUPO option 2: restore stitch width and stitch length by touching the stitch width/stitch length bar (or manually CZ UVSOJOH UI F LOPC SFTFU PUI FS GVODUJPOT NBOVBMMZ

PQUJPO TX JUDI PGG TFX JOH DPNQVUFS

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practical Stitches Description

Straight stitch' PS OPO FMBTUJD GBCSJD BMM TUSBJHI U TUJUDI X PSL such as seams, topstitching, sewing in a zipper

UPVDI UI F k1SBDUJDBM TUJUDI FT{ JDPO QSBDUJDBM TUJUDI FT BSF WJTJCMF JO UI F EJTQMBZ further practical stitches are visible by scrolling

Zigzag; JH[ BH X PSL TVDI BT PWFSDBTUJOH FEHFT attaching elastic and lace

Vari-overlock' PS GJOF KFSTFZT TUSFUDI PWFSMPDL TFBNT I FNTand stretch seams

running Stitch. PTU UZQFT PG GBCSJD . FOEJOH QBUDI JOHreinforcing seams, sewing over decorative threads

Securing programFor all fabrics; secures the beginning and end of seams by straight stitching

triple Straight StitchReinforced seams in firm fabrics, visible hems and seams

triple ZigzagReinforced seams in firm fabrics, visible hems and seams, couching, decorative stitching

Honeycomb Stitch. PTU UZQFT PG JOUFSMPDL BOE TNPPUI GBCSJDTvisible seams, hems, linens and some types of mending

BlindstitchFor most types of fabric; blind hems; shell FEHJOH JO TPGU KFSTFZT BOE GJOF GBCSJDT EFDPSB-tive seams

Double overlock' PS BMM UZQFT PG LOJU PWFSMPDL TUJUDI GJOJTI FEedge

Super Stretch Stitch' PS I JHI MZ FMBTUJD GBCSJDT ) JHI MZ FMBTUJD PQFOseam for all types of clothing

gathering Stitch' PS NPTU GBCSJDT ( BUI FSJOH X JUI TI JSSJOH FMBTUJD Butted seams (edge-to-edge) and decorative stitches

Stretch overlock' PS NFEJVN X FJHI U LOJUT UPX FMJOH BOE GJSNX PWFOT PWFSMPDL TFBN GMBU KPJOJOH TFBNT

Jersey Stitch' PS KFSTFZ GBCSJDT WJTJCMF TFBNT JO MJOHFSJF TX FBUFST NFOEJOH KFSTFZT

Lycra Stitch' PS MZDSB GBCSJDT GMBU KPJOJOH TFBNT I FNT reinforcing seams on underwear

Basting Stitch#BTUJOH TFBNT I FNT FUD UFNQPSBSJMZ

Darning programAutomatic darning of fine to medium weight fabrics

Bartack program3 FJOGPSDJOH QPDLFU PQFOJOHT CFMU MPPQT FUD

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Bartack program3 FJOGPSDJOH QPDLFU PQFOJOHT CFMU MPPQT securing zippers and seam ends

Small fly stitchFor fine to medium weight fabrics; reinforcing QPDLFU PQFOJOHT [ JQQFST BOE TMJUT

triple Straight Stitch with LongStitchReinforced seams in heavy fabrics, visible seams and topstitching

Single Straight StitchAs a connecting stitch between two individual EFDPSBUJWF TUJUDI QBUUFSOT 5ZQJDBMMZ VTFE JO$ PNCJ . PEF

three Single Straight StitchesAs a connecting stitch between two individual decorative stitch patterns in a combination

Darning Stitch6 TF GPS EBSOJOH JO DPOKVODUJPO X JUI UI F1FSNBOFOU 3 FWFSTF GVODUJPO

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Decorative Stitches Description

UPVDI UI F k%FDPSBUJWF TUJUDI { CVUUPO an overview of the categories appears in the display touch a button and the desired category is activated select a stitch pattern

application Depending on the type of the fabric, simple or more DPNQMFY EFDPSBUJWF TUJUDI FT TI PVME CF TFMFDUFE UP CFTU TVJUthe fabric

simple decorative stitches in straight stitch design formation are particularly appropriate for light weight NBUFSJBMT F H EFDPSBUJWF TUJUDI OP

TJNQMF UP NPSF DPNQMFY EFDPSBUJWF TUJUDI FT QSPHSBN-med with triple straight stitch or with a few satin stitches BSF QBSUJDVMBSMZ TVJUBCMF GPS NFEJVN X FJHI U GBCSJDT F H EFDPSBUJWF TUJUDI OP

NPSF DPNQMFY EFDPSBUJWF TUJUDI FT QSPHSBNNFE X JUI satin stitches - are well suited to heavy weight fabrics F H EFDPSBUJWF TUJUDI OP

perfect Stitch formation use the same thread weight for upper and lower threads

for a perfect stitch formation reinforce the fabric piece on the wrong side using stabilizer

use an additional, water-soluble stabilizer on the right side of pile or longfiber fabrics F H X PPM WFMWFU FUD X I JDI DBO CF FBTJMZremoved after sewing

$ BU = Florals$ BU = Cross stitches$ BU = Satin stitches$ BU = Ornamental stitches$ BU = Heirloom stitches$ BU = Novelty $ BU = Tassel stitches$ BU = Tapering stitches

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tapering is a technique in which the stitch patterns come to a point at the beginning and end

four different angles are pre-programmed; you can set the angle yourself on the fifth page

TFMFDU TUJUDI OP

the tapering screen appears UI F GJSTU TFHNFOU JT BDUJWF TFHNFOU BOE I BWF B QSPHSBNNFE MFOHUI ZPV can set the length of section (2) yourself

VTF UI F UPQ k { BOE k { CVUUPOT UP NPWF UI F UJQT PG UI F QBUUFSO GSPN GBS MFGU UP GBS SJHI U

TUBOEBSE TFUUJOH touch the active field in the center to place the tips in the DFOUFS PG UI F QBUUFSO

VTF UI F CPUUPN k { BOE k { CVUUPOT UP TFU UI F BOHMF PG UI F UJQT CFUX FFO p BOE p

TUBOEBSE TFUUJOH p touch the active field in the center to set the angle to p

Setting

programming the Length of Section 2 field is blue (active) when a tapering pattern is selected

sew the first section VTF UI F 2 VJDL 3 FWFSTF CVUUPO PO UI F I FBE frame to set the length of section 2

once the length is programmed, the field is turned off (inactive, gray)

after the second section is programmed, the third section is automatically sewn and the sewing computer stops

to program a new length, reselect the field

programming the Length of Section 2 by entering mm

touch the icon program the length with the stitch width or TUJUDI MFOHUI LOPC

sew the stitch pattern all three sections are automatically sewn and the sewing computer stops

to program a new length, reselect the field

manually Setting the Length of Section 2

touch the icon sew first section VTF UI F 2 VJDL 3 FWFSTF CVUUPO PO UI F I FBE frame to set the length of section 2

the third section is automatically sewn and the sewing computer stops

the length is not programmed, and must be reset each time a new tapered pattern is started

Selecting the tapering angle touch the symbols to select another angle

closing the tapering Screen touch the icon the tapering screen is closed and the tapering patterns appear

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UPVDI . JSSPS * NBHF MFGU SJHI U GVODUJPO the stitch pattern is mirrored left/right

UPVDI . JSSPS * NBHF VQ EPX O GVODUJPO the stitch pattern is mirrored in the sewing direction, up/down

touch both mirror functions simultaneously the stitch pattern is mirrored vertically and horizontally

UPVDI - POH 4UJUDI GVODUJPO the sewing computer sews every second stitch in the stitch sequence

" NB[ JOH FGGFDUT DBO CF DSFBUFE CZ DPNCJOJOH EFDPSBUJWF TUJUDI FT BOE GVODUJPOT

mirroring Decorative Stitches

Long Stitch function

UPVDI UI F 1BUUFSO & YUFOE GVODUJPO PODF PS TFWFSBM times

UI F TUJUDI QBUUFSO TFMFDUFE JT FYUFOEFE J F TUSFUDI FE

TPNF TUJUDI QBUUFSOT I BWF B MJNJUFE FYUFOTJPO DBQBCJMJUZ

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after inserting the special needle, activate the needle MJNJUBUJPO JO UI F 4FDVSJUZ 1SPHSBN

when selecting the stitch pattern, the stitch width is automatically limited to match the needle selected

the best effects are achieved with simple stitch patterns

Double, triple or Wing needle

UPVDI 1BUUFSO FYUFOE GVODUJPO POF PS NPSF UJNFT BEEJUJPOBMMZ UPVDI UI F - POH 4UJUDI GVODUJPO

pattern extend with Long Stitch

Security program icon must be manually reset to deactivate security remains engaged after sewing computer is turned off

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select desired stitch the stitch appears in the Stitch Altering Area TFMFDU OFYU TUJUDI continue in this manner until the desired combination is complete

correcting in a combination, see page 84 saving a combination, see page 81

combi mode

combining practical and Decorative Stitches

example of a Stitch pattern combination UPVDI TUJUDI QBUUFSO OP PODF UPVDI TUJUDI QBUUFSO OP PODF UPVDI TUJUDI QBUUFSO OP PODF sew combination, the patterns alternate continuously

example of a Stitch pattern and function combination

UPVDI TUJUDI QBUUFSO OP PODF UPVDI TUJUDI QBUUFSO OP PODF BOE BDUJWBUF kMFGU SJHI U . JSSPS * NBHF{ GVODUJPO

sew the combination, the patterns alternate, original and mirrored

TFMFDU $ PNCJ . PEF $ PNCJ . PEF JT PQFOFE BMMPX JOH ZPV UP DSFBUF QBUUFSO DPNCJOBUJPOT

complete combination mirrored sideways UPVDI UI F k. VMUJGVODUJPO{ JDPO UPVDI UI F k. JSSPS JNBHF MFGU SJHI U { JDPO the whole combination is mirrored left/right

add the Securing function There are various options for securing stitch patterns automatically:

touch securing function before starting to sew = pattern combination is secured at the beginning

to program the securing function within a pattern combination = the stitch patterns are secured accordingly

. PTU PG UI F QSBDUJDBM BOE EFDPSBUJWF TUJUDI FTDBO CF DPNCJOFE 8 JUI UI F FYDFQUJPO PG UI FTFspecial programs:

Securing programs / P / P

Basting stitch / P

Darning program / P

Bartacks / P / P

fly stitch / P

Stitch programs in the buttonhole category:

/ P

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8 different alphabets are available #MPDL %PVCMF #MPDL Script (Italics) 2 VJMUJOH 5FYU , ZSJMMJD Hiragana , BUBLBOB , BOKJ

each of these alphabets can be sewn in two different TJ[ FT BOE JO MPX FS DBTF FYDFQU , ZSJMMJD ) JSBHBOB , BUBLBOB BOE , BOKJ

perfect Stitch formation

Lettering

use the same thread color for upper and lower threads use stabilizer on the wrong side of the fabric to reinforce TFX JOH QSPKFDU

use additional, water-soluble stabilizer on the right side PG QJMF PS MPOHGJCSF GBCSJDT F H X PPM WFMWFU FUD

for lightweight fabrics more simple lettering types are suitable (programmed with straight stitches) such as EPVCMF CMPDL MFUUFST

BMM DBQJUBM MFUUFST OVNCFST QVODUVBUJPO NBSLT BOE special characters can be viewed using the arrow icons

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individual letters and rows of the same letter of the TBNF BMQI BCFU BSF TFX O JO 4JOHMF . PEF

MFUUFST GPS OBNFT BEESFTTFT X PSET FUD BSF DPNCJOFE BOE TFX O JO $ PNCJ . PEF

combinig Letters PQFO $ PNCJ . PEF select desired letter letter appears in Stitch Altering Area and on bar above Alphabet menu

cursor is below the letter

TFMFDU OFYU MFUUFS CZ UPVDI JOH SFRVJSFE CVUUPO TFDPOE MFUUFS BQQFBST JO 4UJUDI " MUFSJOH " SFB FUD

Inserting Letters a letter is always inserted above the cursor cursor must be scrolled up (arrow) to insert an additional letter at the beginning of lettering

activate desired place by selecting required letter in Stitch Altering Area or scroll to it

select new letter letter is inserted above cursor

Deleting Letters a letter is always deleted above the cursor activate desired place by selecting required letter in Stitch Altering Area, or scroll to it

UPVDI k%FMFUF{ letter is deleted

saving and deleting combinations see pages

alphabets

correcting combinations

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combining Lettering and functions

UPVDI UI F k6 QQFS $ BTF - PX FS $ BTF{ JDPO UI F MPX FS DBTF kB{ JT I JHI MJHI UFE JO CMBDL UI F MPX FS case is activated

UPVDI UI F k6 QQFS $ BTF - PX FS $ BTF{ JDPO BHBJO UI F DBQJUBM k" { JT JO CMBDL

upper case is activated again

Select Lower case

change Size UPVDI UI F k" MQI BCFU 4J[ F{ JDPO OVNCFS JT I JHI MJHI UFE blue

UI F MFUUFS JT SFEVDFE UP BQQSPY NN UPVDI k" MQI BCFU 4J[ F{ BHBJO MBSHFS TJ[ F JT BDUJWBUFE BHBJO OVNCFS JT I JHI MJHI UFE CMVF

. PSF GVODUJPOT BSF EFTDSJCFE JO UI F DIBQUFSk$ PNCJOJOH %FDPSBUJWF 4UJUDIFT X JUI ' VODUJPOT{ QBHFT

Creating Combinations, see page 81

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round Buttonhole with normal BartackFor medium- to heavy weight fabrics of all types: ESFTTFT KBDLFUT DPBUT SBJOX FBS

UPVDI UI F k#VUUPOI PMF{ CVUUPO an overview of the buttonholes and eyelets appears in the display

select the desired buttonhole

#VUUPOI PMFT BSF QSBDUJDBM DMPTVSFT X I JDI DBO BMTP CF VTFE GPS EFDPSBUJWF QVSQPTFT" MM CVUUPOI PMFT DBO CF TFX O BOE QSPHSBNNFE JO EJGGFSFOU X BZT

narrow ButtonholeFor light- to medium weight fabrics: blouses,

Keyhole Buttonhole with normal BartackFor heavy weight, non-stretch fabrics: KBDLFUT DPBUT MFJTVSF X FBS

Straight Stitch Buttonhole1SPHSBN GPS TUBZTUJUDI JOH CVUUPOI PMFT GPS QPDLFUopenings, reinforcing buttonholes; especially for buttonholes in leather and imitation leather

Button Sew-on programSewing on buttons with 2 and 4 holes

eyelet with Small ZigzagOpening for cords and narrow ribbons/bands BOE EFDPSBUJWF X PSL

Straight Stitch eyelet Opening for cords and narrow ribbons/bands BOE EFDPSBUJWF X PSL

Heirloom ButtonholeFor light- to medium weight woven fabrics: blouses, dresses, leisure wear, bed linen

Standard ButtonholeFor light- to medium weight fabrics: blouses, ESFTTFT CFE MJOFO FUD

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touch PS kNBO{ screen reverts to original Buttonhole screen

combining with functions

select desired buttonhole type UPVDI UI F kNBO{ JDPO NBOVBM

Sewing 5-Step Buttonhole the length of the beads is determined manually while sewing

CBSUBDL FZF BOE TFDVSJOH TUJUDI FT BSF QSF QSPHSBNNFE individual steps can also be selected by pressing the 2 VJDL 3 FWFSTF CVUUPO

TUFQ k { JT BDUJWBUFE GPS UI F CFHJOOJOH PG UI F CVUUPOI PMF BU UI F CFHJOOJOH PG TFX JOH TUFQ k { JT BDUJWBUFE sew first bead stop sewing at the desired bead length UPVDI k { TFX JOH DPNQVUFS TFX T UI F FZF PS UI F LFZI PMF UPVDI k { sewing computer sews 2nd bead in reverse stop sewing at the first stitch UPVDI k { TFX JOH DPNQVUFS TFX T UI F UPQ CBSUBDL BOE TFDVSFT stitches automatically

Sewing 7-Step Buttonhole TUFQ k { JT BDUJWBUFE GPS UI F CFHJOOJOH PG UI F CVUUPOI PMF BU UI F CFHJOOJOH PG TFX JOH TUFQ k { JT BDUJWBUFE sew first bead stop sewing at the desired bead length UPVDI k { sewing computer sews straight stitches in reverse TUPQ TFX JOH DPNQVUFS BU UI F TU TUJUDI PG UI F GJSTU CFBE UPVDI k { UI F TFX JOH DPNQVUFS TFX T UPQ CBSUBDL BOE TUPQT automatically

UPVDI k { sewing computer sews the second bead stop sewing UPVDI k { UI F TFX JOH DPNQVUFS TFX T CPUUPN CBSUBDL BOE TUPQT automatically

UPVDI k { sewing computer secures stitches and stops automati-cally

manual 5- or 7-Step Buttonhole

Buttonhole Slit Width select buttonhole UPVDI k#VUUPOI PMF 4MJU 8 JEUI { JDPO set the cutting space width using the stitch X JEUI PS TUJUDI MFOHUI LOPCT NN

larger slit width will result in narrower beads

Buttonhole Stitch counter select buttonhole UPVDI UI F k4UJUDI $ PVOUFS{ JDPO when the desired length is achieved GJSTU CFBE QSFTT UI F 2 VJDL 3 FWFSTF CVUUPO

after the length of the second bead has NBOVBMMZ CFFO TFU VTJOH UI F 2 VJDL 3 FWFSTFCVUUPO UI F EJTQMBZ DI BOHFT UP kBVUP{

the selected buttonhole is programmed GPS NBLJOH WFSZ MBSHF SFQFBUBCMF CVUUPOI PMFT

programming Buttonhole Length the icon is automatically highlighted in blue (= active) when a buttonhole is selected

CVUUPOI PMF MFOHUI DBO CF TFU X JUI UI F 2 VJDL Reverse button or the length can be program-med directly by touching the icon

if the buttonhole is programmed the icon is inactive, gray

if a new length is to be programmed, touch the icon again

BUUBDI GPPU OP $

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Balance for Direct entry Length Standard Buttonhole balance alterations have the same effect on both beads

Balance for manual Keyhole or round ButtonholeBalance alterations affect the two beads differently:If left bead too dense (picture a):

UVSO UI F TUJUDI MFOHUI LOPC DPVOUFSDMPDLX JTF MFGU CFBE X JMM CF MPOHFS SJHI U CFBE gets shorter

If left bead not dense enough (picture B): UVSO TUJUDI MFOHUI LOPC DMPDLX JTF MFGU CFBE X JMM CF TI PSUFS SJHI U CFBE X JMM CF MPOHFS UI F LFZI PMF PS FZF JT CBMBODFE BT GPMMPX T

* G LFZI PMF JT EJTUPSUFE UP UI F SJHI U QJDUVSFc): UVSO UI F TUJUDI MFOHUI LOPC DMPDLX JTF

* G LFZI PMF JT EJTUPSUFE UP UI F MFGU QJDUVSFD): UVSO UI F TUJUDI MFOHUI LOPC DPVOUFSDMPDLX JTF

Balance for manual Standard Buttonhole balance alterations have the same effect on both beads

Balance for Direct entry Length Keyhole or round Buttonhole balance alterations have the same effect on both beads UI F LFZI PMF PS FZF JT CBMBODFE BT GPMMPX T TUSBJHI U TUJUDI VOUJM UI F TFX JOH DPNQVUFS DI BOHFT UP UI F LFZI PMF PS FZF UI FO TUPQ sewing

UPVDI UI F k#BMBODF{ JDPO BOE BEKVTU UI F QJDUVSF JO UI F SJHI U QPSUJPO PG UI F #BMBODF TDSFFO X JUI UI F TUJUDI MFOHUI LOPC UP NBUDI UI F TFX O CVUUPOI PMF

* G LFZI PMF JT EJTUPSUFE UP UI F SJHI U QJDUVSFc): UVSO TUJUDI MFOHUI LOPC DPVOUFSDMPDLX JTF

* G LFZI PMF JT EJTUPSUFE UP UI F MFGU QJDUVSFD): UVSO TUJUDI MFOHUI LOPC DMPDLX JTF touch and complete buttonhole

Balance for Stitch counter Buttonhole balance alterations hav