Bernina 570 QE, User Manual

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Page 3: ...focused the highest demands on technique and the ease of use but also considered the design of the product After all we sell our products to creative people like you who do not only appreciate high q...

Page 4: ...ol Pin 35 Horizontal Spool Pin 36 2 6 Feed Dog 37 Adjusting the Feed Dog 37 2 7 Slide on Table 37 Using the Slide on Table 37 Using the Seam Guide 38 2 8 Presser Foot 38 Adjusting the Presser Foot Pos...

Page 5: ...ing Pattern Repeat 71 Mirror Image of Stitch Patterns 71 Edit Stitch Pattern Length 71 Programming the Stitch Counter Function 72 Sewing Stitch Patterns Using the Triple Stitch 72 Quick Reverse 72 Per...

Page 6: ...the Buttonhole Foot with Slide 3A 113 9 9 Determining the buttonhole length with Buttonhole Foot 3C 113 9 10 Sewing a Buttonhole Automatically 114 9 11 Programming the Heirloom Buttonhole 115 9 12 Sew...

Page 7: ...enter of the Embroidery Design 143 Virtual Positioning of the Embroidery Hoop 143 14 Setup Program 144 14 1 Adjusting the Embroidery Settings in the Setup Program 144 15 Creative Embroidering 145 15 1...

Page 8: ...dery Speed 162 16 3 Adjusting the Upper Thread Tension 162 16 4 Embroidering via the Foot Control 163 17 Care and Maintenance 164 17 1 Firmware 164 Checking the Firmware Version 164 Updating Firmware...

Page 9: ...magnifying glass If the LED lamp is damaged or defective have the LED lamp checked or repaired at your local authorized BERNINA dealer Switch off the machine before working in the needle area Before...

Page 10: ...r Servicing of double insulated products To lubricate the machine only use oil recommended by BERNINA Safety Instructions While operating the machine all protective inserts must be in place and all co...

Page 11: ...o 0 When protective covers are removed when the machine is oiled or when other cleaning and maintenance operations mentioned in this instruction manual are carried out switch off the machine and disco...

Page 12: ...insulated Products In a double insulated product two systems of insulation are provided instead of grounding No grounding means is provided on a double insulated product nor should a means for ground...

Page 13: ...ss it is avoided WARNING Designates a medium risk hazard which can lead to serious injuries if not avoided CAUTION Designates a low risk hazard which can lead to minor or moderate injuries if not avoi...

Page 14: ...s are assembled with utmost care and are subjected to an extensive functionality test The integrated stitch counter therefore indicates that the machine has already sewn stitches which were performed...

Page 15: ...can find in the weekly blog of BERNINA Our experts give useful tips and explain step by step how you can achieve the desired result In the community you can upload your own projects and exchange expe...

Page 16: ...Overview Front Controls 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 Quick Reverse 6 Needle position Up Down 2 Thread Cutter 7 Upper Multi function Knob 3 Presser Foot Up Down 8 Lower Multi function Knob 4 Start Stop 9 Needle...

Page 17: ...8 Speed Control 2 Bobbin Cover 9 Thread Take up Lever Cover 3 Connection for Accessory Optional Accessory 10 Thread Take up Lever 4 Presser Foot 11 Thread Cutter 5 Needle Threader 12 Fixing Screw 6 S...

Page 18: ...1 12 6 5 1 Connection for Foot Control 7 Retractable Spool Pin 2 Feed Dog Up Down 8 Air Vents 3 PC Connection 9 Handwheel 4 USB Port 10 Power Switch 5 Spool Pin 11 Connection for Power Cable 6 Bobbin...

Page 19: ...nding Unit 2 Connection for Slide on Table 10 Bobbin Winder Pretension 3 Connection for Darning Hoop 11 Thread Take up Lever 4 BERNINA Dual Feed 12 Thread Guide 5 Carrying Handle 13 Thread Cutter 6 Sp...

Page 20: ...s optional accessories Free Hand System FHS To raise and lower the presser foot Slide On Table To increase the sewing surface Seam Guide for Slide On Table To support wide topstitching of edges Spool...

Page 21: ...tion of the presser foot sole when sliding over thick seams Needle Assortment For any common applications Screwdriver red slot To loosen and tighten slotted screws Brush Needle Inserter To clean the f...

Page 22: ...1D Reverse Pattern Foot For sewing different practical and decorative stitches To sew forward and in reverse 2A Overlock Foot To finish edges in stretch material 3A Buttonhole Foot with Slide To sew...

Page 23: ...rk Foot For patchwork and other exact work if working with BERNINA Dual Feed Accessories Box 1 3 4 5 6 8 7 8 2 8 1 Drawer 5 Foam Pad 2 Presser Feet 6 Buttonhole Foot with Slide 3 Spool Pin 7 Needle As...

Page 24: ...Tension 4 Stitch Plate Needle Selection 2 Presser Foot Indicator Presser Foot Selection 5 Feed Dog Indicator 3 Foot Pressure 6 Bobbin Thread Overview System Settings 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 Sewing Mode 6...

Page 25: ...inger or stylus Tap Short tap of an element Swipe Tap an element and swipe quickly on the display Draw Tap the display and slowly move in one direction eg for scrolling up and down Navigation Illustra...

Page 26: ...slider control Reset the value to the default value by tapping the small bullet Field Plus Minus Plus increase Minus reduce the value Yellow Frame Indication that the set value differs from the defaul...

Page 27: ...e should be replaced regularly Only a perfect point results in a good stitching result In general the thinner the fabric the finer the needle The illustrated needles are either standard or optional ac...

Page 28: ...s hems and topstitching decorative sewing embroidery patchwork quilting Leather Needle Leather Needle 90 14 100 16 With a cutting point LR special point to sew leather For leather imitation leather an...

Page 29: ...wear For sewing with special effects and fancy threads especially metallic threads For embroidery with metallic thread For hems and topstitching decorative sewing and embroidery Topstitch Needle 130 7...

Page 30: ...hank length 1 705 Flat shank 2 H Needle scarf 3 S Needle point here medium ball point 4 70 Needle size 0 7 mm 5 Thread Selection For a perfect sewing result thread and fabric quality play an important...

Page 31: ...and goes easily through the needle eye The thread can be optimally sewn The thread can break and skipped stitches can occur when there is too much clearance in the long groove and the needle eye The t...

Page 32: ...ose the doors of the accessory box Attach the accessory box to the machine having the back towards the machine Storing Accessory 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 1 1 1 Insert the holders 1 for bobbins feet and needles S...

Page 33: ...cable holders of the foot control Connecting the Machine To ensure safe operation of the machine only the supplied mains cable may be used The supplied power cable is designed for the voltage range ap...

Page 34: ...r of the Free Hand System The lateral position of the lever can be adjusted by your local BERNINA Dealer required Insert the knee lifter into the opening at the front side of the machine Adjust the si...

Page 35: ...mmed with a second function that can be activated and deactivated by a Back kick On delivery the Back kick is programmed with the function Needle Up Down To raise or lower the needle press the foot co...

Page 36: ...into place Inserting Foam Pad and Thread Spool The foam pad prevents the thread from getting hooked at the spool pin Place the foam pad on the spool pin Place the thread spool on the spool pin Horizo...

Page 37: ...so that the spool net does not slip off the thread spool e g double insert the net over the thread spools or insert a part of the net into the thread spool at the rear 2 6 Feed Dog Adjusting the Feed...

Page 38: ...ease button and engage the seam guide from the front to the back on the slide on table To determine the edge width press the release button and move the seam guide to the right or left Touch the relea...

Page 39: ...foot 2 1 2 Guide the new presser foot upwards over the cone Press the clamping lever down Selecting the Presser Foot in the User Interface After changing the presser foot a check can be performed to...

Page 40: ...sser foot pressure This provides the advantage that the fabric can be moved more easily When the presser foot pressure is set below 0 the presser foot even lifts to give more space to the thick fabric...

Page 41: ...unction So that no information is lost the needle type and needle thickness can also be saved on the machine This means that the saved needle type and needle thickness can be checked at any time Tap S...

Page 42: ...again The machine stops with needle position up as soon as the foot control is released or the button Start Stop has been pushed Changing the Stitch Plate The stitch plate is marked with vertical hori...

Page 43: ...ssage is displayed and the machine is automatically prevented from starting 2 11 Threading Threading the Upper Thread Preparing the Threading Place the foam pad on the spool pin Place the thread spool...

Page 44: ...Insert the thread in the thread take up lever 4 Guide the thread downwards again 5 Only release the thread now Switch the machine off Threading the Needle Guide the thread through the guides 6 7 above...

Page 45: ...ding finger hook 11 Push the needle threading lever down as far as it will go 10 Pull the thread from left to right 11 through the needle threading slot 12 until it cathces on the wire hook Pull the t...

Page 46: ...second thread in direction of the arrow on the left side of the tension disc 1 1 Guide the first and the second thread to the thread guide above the needle Thread the first thread manually into the r...

Page 47: ...pin into the left and right needle by hand Thread the thread of the horizontal spool pin into the center needle manually Winding the Bobbin Thread The bobbin thread can be wound while embroidering if...

Page 48: ...wards the bobbin again to continue the winding process As soon as the bobbin is full the machine stops the winding process automatically Remove the bobbin and cut the thread using the thread cutter at...

Page 49: ...bin so that the silvery sensor surface is facing the back of the bobbin case Pull the thread into the slot 2 from the left 2 Pull the thread to the right under the spring 3 then pass it below the two...

Page 50: ...bobbin case until it engages Pull the thread through the thread cutter 6 and cut 6 Close the looper cover Indicating Fill Level of Bobbin Thread When the fill level of the bobbin thread is low an ani...

Page 51: ...am Tap Sewing Settings Tap Adjusting the Upper Thread Tension Adjust the upper thread tension Adjusting the Maximum Sewing Speed You can use this function to set the maximum speed Tap Home Tap Setup P...

Page 52: ...nce between the fabric and the presser foot in the floating position Tap Home Tap Setup Program Tap Sewing Settings Tap Programming Buttons and Icons Tap Programming the Hovering Height of the Presser...

Page 53: ...tter again To keep the presser foot in lowered position tap Raise the Presser Foot To raise the presser foot after securing tap Raise the Presser Foot again Programming the Button Thread Cutter The au...

Page 54: ...up Program Tap Sewing Settings Tap Programming Buttons and Icons Tap Pressure Foot Position with Needle Stop Down Select the desired presser foot position Programming the Button Quick Reverse It can b...

Page 55: ...tap Securing Stitches again To program subsequent securing stitches tap Securing Stitches in Close Succession To program the number of securing stitches tap Minus or Plus To program 4 securing stitch...

Page 56: ...Setting the Embroidery Design Position when Opening As the default setting opened embroidery designs are always displayed in the center of the hoop You can use the switch Restore saved embroidery des...

Page 57: ...onding embroidery pattern Tap Home Tap Setup Program Tap Embroidery Settings Tap Calibrating the Embroidery Hoop Use the arrow icons on the display to move the needle precisely to the center of the pa...

Page 58: ...titches Smart Secure Embroidery designs are programmed with or without securing stitches If the embroidery design has programmed securing stitches they will be embroidered If embroidery designs are pr...

Page 59: ...arried out it takes longer to embroider and more loose thread ends can be seen on the wrong side of the fabric especially when the function Thread away is activated too On the right side of the fabric...

Page 60: ...inches The default setting is mm Tap Home Tap Setup Program Tap Embroidery Settings Tap Measuring Unit To display the measurements in the Embroidery Mode in inch tap inch To display the measurements i...

Page 61: ...nctions Tap the switch in the lower section of the display to deactivate the bobbin thread indicator Tap the switch again to activate the bobbin thread indicator 3 5 Activating the Audio Signals 1 2 3...

Page 62: ...ettings Selecting a Language Tap Home Tap Setup Program Tap Machine Settings Tap Language Selection Tap the required language Adjusting the Brightness of the Display The brightness of the display can...

Page 63: ...es The total number of stitches by the machine and the number of stitches since the last maintenance carried out by a specialist BERNINA dealer are displayed Tap Home Tap Setup Program Tap Machine Set...

Page 64: ...e current status of the machine can be saved on a USB stick and consequently provided to the specialized BERNINA dealer Insert a USB stick which provides enough free capacity into the USB port of the...

Page 65: ...Tap Setup Program Tap Machine Settings Tap Factory Setting To delete all data from the Personal Memory tap Delete Data from Own Storage Medium and confirm To delete all embroidery designs from the Per...

Page 66: ...e Buttonhole Foot 3A To start the calibration push the button Start Stop When the calibration is complete the result is shown in the display Packing the Embroidery Module To pack the embroidery module...

Page 67: ...m The settings are adjusted 4 3 Using eco Mode If work is interrupted for an extended period the machine can be put into energy saving mode The power save mode eco also serves as a child safety featur...

Page 68: ...Decreasing the Display Size again To select the stitch pattern via the stitch number entry tap Stitch Pattern Selection via Number 5 2 BERNINA Dual Feed The BERNINA Dual Feed feeds the fabric from abo...

Page 69: ...ead When using different types of sewing or embroidery threads the upper thread tension may vary Therefore it may be necessary to adjust the upper thread tension according to the sewing or embroiderin...

Page 70: ...i function Knob to the left to shorten the stitch length Turn the Lower Multi function Knob to the right to elongate the stitch length To call up other setting options tap Stitch Length 1 1 Correcting...

Page 71: ...switched off Programming Pattern Repeat Stitch patterns can be repeated up to 99 times Select a stitch pattern or alphabet Tap i Dialog x Tap Pattern Repeat Enter the required number of stitch pattern...

Page 72: ...itch pattern in the new length is saved until the machine is switched off Sewing Stitch Patterns Using the Triple Stitch The stitch pattern can be sewn three times for a more attractive result Not all...

Page 73: ...Patterns Overview Combi Mode 1 2 3 4 1 Stitch Width 3 Combination Mode Single Mode 2 Stitch Length 4 Individual Stitch Pattern within the Combination Creating Stitch Pattern Combinations In the Combi...

Page 74: ...Tap Combination Mode Single Mode Tap Personal Memory Tap Loading a Stitch Pattern Combination Select a stitch pattern combination Overwriting a Stitch Pattern Combination Prerequisite A stitch patter...

Page 75: ...n 1 To edit the single stitch pattern tap i Dialog Deleting a Single Stitch Pattern Prerequisite A stitch pattern combination has been created Tap the desired stitch pattern 1 within the stitch patter...

Page 76: ...ividual stitch patterns in a stitch pattern combination can be adapted to the longest and widest stitch patterns in the combination Prerequisite A stitch pattern combination has been created Tap i Dia...

Page 77: ...y turn the Lower Multi function knob to the right Mirroring a Stitch Pattern Combination Prerequisite A stitch pattern combination has been created Tap i Dialog Tap Edit Entire Combination To mirror t...

Page 78: ...a Stitch Pattern Combination Prerequisite A stitch pattern combination has been created Select the desired position within the stitch pattern combination where the stitch pattern combination is to be...

Page 79: ...stitch pattern alphabet or buttonhole Edit the stitch pattern Tap Personal Memory Tap Save Stitch Pattern Select the file where the pattern is to be saved Tap Confirm Overwriting Stitch Patterns from...

Page 80: ...Saving Stitch Patterns on the BERNINA USB Stick On the BERNINA USB stick stitch patterns also those which have been individually edited can be saved Select a stitch pattern or alphabet Editing stitch...

Page 81: ...stitch pattern of the stitch pattern combination is secured with 4 stitches at the end Securing with the Button Pattern End The Pattern End button can be programmed with various securing stitches Pus...

Page 82: ...wing corners only a small section of the fabric is actually on the feed dog Therefore it cannot grip the fabric well By means of the height compensation tool the fabric can be fed evenly When the fabr...

Page 83: ...attaching lace or rubber tape 5 Securing Program For automatic securing at the start of the seam with forward and reverse stitches 6 Triple Straight Stitch For reinforced seams on heavy fabrics and de...

Page 84: ...For flat joining seams visible hems on Lycra fabric and for stitching over seams in foundation garments 18 Stretch Stitch For stretchable seams and hems in woven and knitted fabrics 19 Reinforced Over...

Page 85: ...34 Darning Stitch For darning together with the function Permanent reverse sewing 35 Open Overlock Stitch For simultaneously sewing together and finishing elastic fabrics with a reinforced edge 36 Ov...

Page 86: ...tted Tap Practical Stitches Select Securing Program No 5 Press the foot control The machine secures automatically Sew the seam at the desired length Push the button Quick Reverse The machine secures a...

Page 87: ...of the base of the zipper with needle position down Raise the presser foot and turn the sewing project Sew across the other side of the zipper and stop with needle position down Raise the presser foot...

Page 88: ...foot Lower the presser foot and continue sewing Move the needle position to the left Sew the second side 2 in exactly the same way from bottom to top 2 1 6 6 Sewing Triple Straight Stitch The triple s...

Page 89: ...d a poor stitch formation results slow down the movement of the sewing project If there are knots on the wrong side of the fabric move the sewing project faster When the thread breaks guide the sewing...

Page 90: ...breakage Work the edges in irregular lengths so that the thread is better spread over the fabric Sew the first rows not too close together and beyond the worn area Sew the rows in irregular lengths Tu...

Page 91: ...gitudinal threads in all fabrics If the darning area becomes distorted correct with the balance Fit the Reverse Pattern Foot 1C or Buttonhole Foot with Slide 3A Tap Practical Stitches Select Simple Da...

Page 92: ...rk and the sew the Darning Program again The length is programmed and can be repeated as often as desired Fit the Buttonhole Foot with Slide 3A Tap Practical Stitches Select Reinforced Darning Program...

Page 93: ...Edges Zigzag No 2 is suitable for all fabrics It can be used for elastic seams as well as for decorative work Use darning thread for fine materials When sewing satin stitch it is recommended to set a...

Page 94: ...Select Double Overlock No 10 6 14 Narrow Edgestitching Fit the Blindstitch Foot 5 or Edgestitch Foot 10 10C 10D Tap Practical Stitches Select Straight Stitch No 1 Place the edge against the left hand...

Page 95: ...guide into the hole in the presser foot Adjust the width as required Tighten the screw Guide the folded edge along the seam guide 5 8 5 8 5 8 1 25 15 15 15 75 75 6 17 Sewing Hem Edges When using the...

Page 96: ...e The fabric edges are finished Fit the Blindstitch Foot 5 Tap Practical Stitches Select Blind Stitch No 9 Fold the fabric so that the finished fabric edge is on the right side Place the fabric under...

Page 97: ...s particularly suitable for elastic seams in tricot made of cotton wool synthetic and mixed fibers Fit the Reverse Pattern Foot 1C 1D Tap Practical Stitches Select Tricot Stitch No 14 Iron the hem and...

Page 98: ...ic 6 21 Sewing Basting Stitches When sewing basting stitches it is recommended to use a fine darning thread This is easier to remove The basting stitch is suitable or sewing projects where a very long...

Page 99: ...ive stitches which are programmed with satin stitches are particularly appropriate for heavyweight materials e g Decorative Stitch No 401 For a perfect stitch formation it is of advantage to use the s...

Page 100: ...ewing We recommend guiding your project evenly under the needle at a consistent speed following the lines of the design The stabilizer must be removed after sewing Sew a sample first to check what the...

Page 101: ...aight line Fit the Reverse Pattern Foot 1C 1D or Open Embroidery Foot 20C 20D Select a cross stitch of the Category 300 and combine it as desired Stitch the first row using the seam guide to sew a str...

Page 102: ...to medium weight fabrics In combination with the 3 mm twin needle 32 optional accessory 7 grooves For light to medium weight fabrics In combination with the 2 mm twin needle 33 optional accessory 9 g...

Page 103: ...cover Pull the cord through the hook opening from the bottom and through the opening of the stitch plate Replace the stitch plate Close the hook cover Make sure that the cord slides through the thread...

Page 104: ...wing Pintucks Insert the corresponding twin needle Threading the double needle Thread up command Sewing the first pintuck Place the first pintuck in one of the side grooves in the presser foot Sew add...

Page 105: ...an be reinforced with embroidery stabilizer on the wrong side When working with pile or napped fabrics e g toweling use an additional water soluble stabilizer on the right side of the fabric Stitch Pa...

Page 106: ...cal symbols tap Numbers and Mathematical Characters To use special characters tap Special Characters 2 3 4 5 To delete individual syllables of the entered text tap Deleting To close the extended Enter...

Page 107: ...etch Buttonhole For all elastic fabrics 54 Round Buttonhole with Normal Bartack For medium weight to heavy fabrics e g dresses jackets coats and rainwear 55 Round Buttonhole with Horizontal Bartack Fo...

Page 108: ...uttonhole with Bartack For medium weight woven fabrics e g blouses dresses and jackets 69 Decorative Buttonhole with Double Pointed Bartack For decorative buttonholes in firmer non elastic fabrics 9 2...

Page 109: ...uttonholes to be sewn manually mark the position and the length on the fabric using chalk or a water soluble pen For the buttonholes to be sewn automatically mark the complete length of 1 buttonhole o...

Page 110: ...tonhole and is particularly suitable for the Buttonhole No 51 Ideal cords are Perle cotton No 8 strong hand sewing thread and fine crochet yarn It is recommended to not hold the cord while sewing Prer...

Page 111: ...o the wrong side of the fabric using a hand sewing needle and knot or secure them with stitches Using cord with the Buttonhole Foot 3C Prerequisite The Buttonhole Foot 3C is fitted and raised Insert t...

Page 112: ...force buttonholes in leather vinyl or felt Alterations of the Balance when sewing a manual standard buttonhole as well as the Keyhole and the Round Buttonhole affect both beads in the same way With th...

Page 113: ...ole length 9 9 Determining the buttonhole length with Buttonhole Foot 3C When the Buttonhole Foot 3C is used the buttonhole length must be determined via the function Stitch Counter The stitch counter...

Page 114: ...ength of 4 31 mm depending on the buttonhole type The Buttonhole Foot with Slide 3A must lie perfectly flat on the fabric so that the length can be measured accurately Programmed buttonholes are all a...

Page 115: ...lling using the arrow icons or by pressing the button Quick Reverse Prerequisite The Buttonhole Foot 3C is fitted Tap Buttonholes Select Standard Buttonhole No 51 Tap i Dialog man Tap Manual Length Ad...

Page 116: ...requisite The Buttonhole Foot 3C is fitted Tap Buttonholes Select Round Buttonhole with Normal Bartack No 54 Tap i Dialog man Tap Manual Length Adjustment Step 1 is activated in the display to start t...

Page 117: ...ssory Place the fabric on an appropriate wood Position the cutter in the center of the buttonhole Press down on the cutter with your hand 9 16 Sewing on a Button The Button sew on Program can be used...

Page 118: ...with 4 holes sew the first front pair of holes first Lower the presser foot Perform the first stitches in the left hole via the handwheel Keep turning the handwheel until the needle changes to the ri...

Page 119: ...ch Straight stitch For sewing patchwork parts together using a straight stitch with a 2 mm stitch length No 1304 No 1308 Hand look Quilt Stitch For attaching an imitation of hand look stitch with mono...

Page 120: ...atically at the end of the Securing Program 10 3 Sewing Handlook Quilt Stitches Hand look quilt stitches are suitable for all fabrics and sewing projects that should look like hand sewn It is recommen...

Page 121: ...movements to form the design of your choice Prerequisite The top layer the batting and the backing are pinned together or basted The feed dog is lowered The Darning Foot 9 is fitted Tap Practical Sti...

Page 122: ...er foot a red light is on By moving the fabric the machine accelerates If the fabric isn t moved securing in place is possible without pressing an additional button When working via the foot control o...

Page 123: ...ress both push buttons at the BSR foot against each other Pull the presser foot sole out of the guide downwards Insert the new presser foot sole into the guide and push upwards until it clicks into pl...

Page 124: ...the presser foot goes off BSR To deactivate the BSR Mode and to quilt without automatic stitch lengths tap BSR Mode 11 7 Securing Stitches Securing in BSR1 Mode with the Button Start Stop Prerequisit...

Page 125: ...alog Tap Securing Stitches Press the foot control or push the button Start Stop By moving the fabric some short securing stitches are sewn then the programmed stitch length is activated and the securi...

Page 126: ...Carrying Handle 4 Guide Rails for the Machine 2 Embroidery Arm 5 Connection to the Machine 3 Coupling for Securing the Hoop 12 2 Supplied Accessories Embroidery Module Overview Accessory Embroidery M...

Page 127: ...g included Medium Embroidery Hoop To embroider medium sized embroidery designs up to 100 x 130 mm 3 94 5 12 in Template for precise fabric positioning included Embroidery Needle Assortment For embroid...

Page 128: ...tion 2 Presser Foot Indicator Presser Foot Selection 5 Feed Dog Indicator 3 Hoop Indicator Select Hoop 6 Bobbin Thread Overview System Settings 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 Sewing Mode 5 eco Mode 2 Embroidery Mo...

Page 129: ...ar and tear Metallic thread is a light to medium weight thread suitable for special effects in embroidery When working with metallic threads the automatic bobbin thread cutter should be deactivated Th...

Page 130: ...correctly read and embroidered Embroidery Test For the embroidery test always use the original material reinforced with the same stabilizer as will be used later For the embroidery test it is recomme...

Page 131: ...mall shapes Satin stitching is however not suitable for larger areas since wide stitches are too loose and do not cover the fabric properly In addition there is the risk that with too long stitches th...

Page 132: ...A Embroidery 132 Connecting Stitches Long stitches which are used to get from one part of the motif to the next Before and after the connecting stitch securing stitches are sewn Connecting stitches ar...

Page 133: ...on a stable even surface Ensure that the embroidery arm can move freely Carefully slide the embroidery module from left to right into the machine s embroidery module connection 1 and the guide rail 2...

Page 134: ...changed using different functions offered by the embroidering machine All the embroidery designs can be found at the end of this instruction manual In addition to that embroidery designs can be loaded...

Page 135: ...rface After having fitted the appropriate embroidery foot Embroidery Foot 26 supplied accessory it can be selected and saved on the machine Moreover optional presser feet can be displayed which are av...

Page 136: ...o Tighten the fixing screw by hand Selecting the Embroidery Needle in the User Interface After changing the needle you can check whether this can be used with the selected stitch plate Tap Stitch Plat...

Page 137: ...a small hole in the needle area The stitch formation thread knotting of upper and bobbin thread is thus optimized This results in a more beautiful stitch appearance To lower the feed dog push the but...

Page 138: ...in one step for a manual knotting If no securing stitches are wanted it is recommended to deactivate the securing stitches in the Setup Hold the upper thread Push the button Presser Foot Up Down The b...

Page 139: ...nts the fabric from losing shape and slipping Appliqu s can be exactly positioned with spray adhesive The spray adhesive shouldn t be used near the machine to avoid contamination Use the spray adhesiv...

Page 140: ...ile from poking though the embroidery Place the stabilizer on the underside of the material Use adhesive spray to adhere stabilizer if necessary For material with a pile reinforce with additional suit...

Page 141: ...hoop so that the inner hoop including the fabric protrudes downwards by up to 1 mm Attaching the Hoop Raise the needle Raise the embroidery foot Hold the hoop with the right side of the fabric up with...

Page 142: ...op Thread the upper thread To move the hoop back to its previous position push the button Start Stop Move Hoop to the Back To facilitate changing the bobbin it is recommended to move the hoop to the b...

Page 143: ...le is placed exactly over the center of the embroidery design tap Center of Embroidery Design To position the hoop so that the needle is placed exactly over the motif start tap Center of Embroidery De...

Page 144: ...Setup Program 144 14 Setup Program 14 1 Adjusting the Embroidery Settings in the Setup Program Further information about this topic see page 55...

Page 145: ...tion Tap Loading the Embroidery Design Select a new embroidery design 15 3 Checking the Embroidery Time and the Embroidery Design Size In the display Editing at lower right 1 the estimated embroidery...

Page 146: ...Up the Embroidery Design View The view of the embroidery design can be scaled up In addition to that the view can be adjusted with or without changing the embroidery position Select the embroidery des...

Page 147: ...g the embroidery position Select the embroidery design To display the icon Relocating a Stitch Pattern tap Zoom In Tap Moving the Embroidery Design The icon turns dark gray Move the view of the embroi...

Page 148: ...motif size is to be altered by more than 20 the motif should be adapted in a separate embroidery software and then reloaded onto the machine Select the embroidery design Tap i Dialog Tap Change Desig...

Page 149: ...embroidery design longer turn the Lower Multi function Knob clockwise To make the embroidery design shorter turn the Lower Multi function Knob anti clockwise Mirroring Embroidery Designs Embroidery d...

Page 150: ...es are embroidered too densely the stitch density can be adjusted Select the embroidery design Tap i Dialog Tap Alter Stitch Type Stitch Density 1 Adjust the stitch density 1 Checking the Size and the...

Page 151: ...osition can be altered via the Upper Lower Multi function knobs and the complete embroidery positions can be checked again To position the needle in the center of the embroidery design tap Center of E...

Page 152: ...sign Prerequisite A combination of embroidery designs has been created Tap the desired embroidery design in the area of the embroidery design level 1 keep it touched and drag it outwards A new window...

Page 153: ...ombination 1 1 Tap i Dialog Tap Duplicating 2 The combination is duplicated 2 15 7 Creating Lettering Overview Embroidery Alphabets Embroidery Design Name Swiss Block Anniversary Quilt Block Childs Pl...

Page 154: ...sign is positioned outside the area to be embroidered the hoop is outlined in red on the display By means of the hoop selection it is possible to check whether or not the embroidery design can be embr...

Page 155: ...additional colors swipe up or down on the display To select the color by entering the color number tap Color Selection via Number Enter the number for the required color The color icon is displayed on...

Page 156: ...stabilizer are better fixed together Select the embroidery design Tap Embroidery To embroider the basting stitches along an embroidery design tap Basting To embroider the basting stitches along the ho...

Page 157: ...mber of stitches within the embroidery sequence To select the desired stitch by entry tap the icon Stitch Position via Number Cutting Connecting Stitches The function is activated as standard and the...

Page 158: ...changed The movability of the embroidery arm can be limited or impeded with very narrow tubes Therefore please make sure that the embroidery hoop can move forwards and backwards sufficiently An imped...

Page 159: ...d embroidery designs can be saved Select the embroidery design Edit the embroidery design Tap Selection Tap Save Embroidery Design The embroidery design to be saved is outlined in yellow The Embroider...

Page 160: ...ry design to be saved is outlined in yellow Insert the BERNINA USB stick into the USB port of the machine Tap USB Stick Select the embroidery design which is to be overwritten Tap Confirm Importing St...

Page 161: ...ck Select a personal embroidery design Deleting an Embroidery Design from the Personal Memory The embroidery designs which are saved in the personal memory can be deleted individually Tap Selection Ta...

Page 162: ...Tap Embroidery Speed The maximum speed is activated Tap Embroidery Speed again The optimal speed is activated 16 3 Adjusting the Upper Thread Tension The default setting of the upper thread tension is...

Page 163: ...to the default setting Tap the yellow outlined icon on the left side to reset the alteration to default setting in the Setup Program 16 4 Embroidering via the Foot Control Embroidering with the foot...

Page 164: ...sonal data and settings are automatically transferred during a firmware update For safety reasons it is also recommended to save data and settings on a BERNINA USB stick before the firmware update is...

Page 165: ...settings into the USB port of the machine Tap Home Tap Setup Program Tap Machine Settings Tap Maintenance Update UPDATE Tap Updating Firmware NOTICE BERNINA USB Stick Optional Accessory has been remov...

Page 166: ...s inside the Machine Damage to mechanical and electronic components Use a brush or a soft cloth Do not use compressed air spray Clean the feed dog with the brush Cleaning the Hook CAUTION Electronical...

Page 167: ...in the hole of the hook Insert the hook The hook is magnetic and therefore fastened to the correct position Close the hook race cover and the fastening bracket until the release bracket engages As a c...

Page 168: ...ts so that the felts are damp and make sure that the red marked surface of the hook sleeve remains free of oil Hold the hook at the pin in the center with two fingers Guide the hook with the lower edg...

Page 169: ...ket engages As a check turn the handwheel Insert the bobbin case Sew or embroider on a test fabric Cleaning the Thread Catcher Tap Home Tap Setup Program Tap Machine Settings Tap Maintenance Update Ta...

Page 170: ...terns The feed dog is not lowered To lower the feed dog push the button Feed Dog Up Down The selected needle and stitch plate cannot be used in combination Replace the needle Replace the stitch plate...

Page 171: ...ectly The contact between the machine and the embroidery module is interrupted as a result of vibrations Make sure that the embroidery module and the machine are standing on a stable even surface Conn...

Page 172: ...e embroidery design is partly outside the hoop Reposition the embroidery design and start embroidering it again The embroidery design is too large Reduce the size of the embroidery design Attach a lar...

Page 173: ...ssory which provides enough free capacity The firmware update has failed The latest firmware version cannot be found on the USB stick Make sure that the compressed zip file has been unzipped for the f...

Page 174: ...ly Consult your authorized BERNINA dealer or your service center for more details Contact an authorized BERNINA dealer Delete the message temporarily by touching the icon ESC After the third deletion...

Page 175: ...correct bobbin case is used Use the supplied bobbin case marked with the triangle Skipped Stitches Incorrect needle Use the needle system 130 705H Needle blunt or bent Replace the needle Poor quality...

Page 176: ...headframe to the right Lower Thread Breaks The bobbin case is damaged Replace the bobbin case The stitch hole in the stitch plate damaged Contact the nearest specialized BERNINA dealer to have the dam...

Page 177: ...zed BERNINA dealer Bobbin Thread Indicator doesn t React Settings in the Setup Program Activate it in the Setup Program The bobbin thread indicator is defect Contact an authorized BERNINA dealer Error...

Page 178: ...tored in a cold room place it in a warm room one hour before use Switch the machine off and disconnect it from the power supply Don t store the machine outdoors Protect the machine against climatic in...

Page 179: ...ewing Light 12 to 16 LED Maximum Speed 1000 Stitches per Minute Measurements without the Spool Pin W H D 465 330 200 18 30 12 99 7 87 mm inch Weight 11 5 kg Energy Consumption 90 W Input Voltage 100 2...

Page 180: ...7 29 30 32 33 34 35 36 37 Buttonholes 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 67 69 Decorative Stitches Nature Stitches 101 102 103 104 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 122...

Page 181: ...416 417 418 419 421 422 423 424 425 426 427 428 429 431 433 434 436 437 440 442 443 444 445 447 448 449 453 454 455 456 461 465 466 471 472 473 Geometric Stitches 601 602 603 604 605 606 607 608 609 6...

Page 182: ...741 742 743 744 745 746 747 748 749 750 751 752 756 769 770 771 772 773 774 775 776 777 778 779 780 781 782 783 Children Stitches 901 902 903 904 905 906 907 908 909 910 911 912 913 914 915 916 917 9...

Page 183: ...15 2017 2019 2022 2023 Quilt Stitches 1301 1302 1303 1304 1305 1306 1307 1308 1309 1310 1311 1312 1313 1314 1315 1316 1317 1318 1319 1320 1321 1322 1323 1324 1325 1326 1327 1329 1330 1331 1332 1333 13...

Page 184: ...d additional information at https www bernina com specialeffects Detached Point PunchWork Basic CutWork Couching Fringe Embroidery Projects in the Hoop Appliqu Puffy Fonts CutWork Quilting PaintWork T...

Page 185: ...0721 12416 03 124 x 124 mm 4 9 x 4 9 inch 5 909 1 Isacord 40 0721 12416 26 44 x 174 mm 1 7 x 6 9 inch 2 816 1 Isacord 40 3830 Nb347_48 76 x 76 mm 3 x 3 inch 2 337 1 Isacord 40 5513 Nb334_48 127 x 127...

Page 186: ...32 122 x 105 mm 4 8 x 4 1 inch 4 506 1 Isacord 40 2920 12416 24 89 x 73 mm 3 5 x 2 9 inch 2 330 1 Isacord 40 3830 12607 16 123 x 122 mm 4 8 x 4 8 inch 1 222 1 Isacord 40 0020 12616 16 123 x 123 mm 4...

Page 187: ...d796_48 47 x 173 mm 1 9 x 6 8 inch 521 1 Isacord 40 3654 Bd837_48 123 x 123 mm 4 9 x 4 9 inch 1 629 1 Isacord 40 0138 Bd292 95 x 95 mm 3 7 x 3 7 inch 3 036 1 Isacord 40 3332 Bd299 94 x 95 mm 3 7 x 3 7...

Page 188: ...Bd412_48 89 x 53 mm 3 5 x 2 1 inch 1 427 1 Isacord 40 1335 Bd501_48 64 x 61 mm 2 5 x 2 4 inch 1 202 1 Isacord 40 3151 Bd502_48 62 x 61 mm 2 4 x 2 4 inch 1 139 1 Isacord 40 3151 Bd513_48 64 x 63 mm 2 5...

Page 189: ...40 9925 4 Isacord 40 9975 5 Isacord 40 9978 6 Isacord 40 9973 7 Isacord 40 9982 8 Isacord 40 1972 12633 06 120 x 120 mm 4 7 x 4 7 inch 18 023 1 Isacord 40 0015 12473 06 133 x 120 mm 5 3 x 4 7 inch 11...

Page 190: ...119 x 156 mm 4 7 x 6 1 inch 14 326 1 Isacord 40 1252 2 Isacord 40 1161 3 Isacord 40 1565 21021 04 123 x 150 mm 4 8 x 5 9 inch 16 176 1 Isacord 40 1161 2 Isacord 40 1252 3 Isacord 40 1565 21021 06 116...

Page 191: ...467 1 Isacord 40 2152 2 Isacord 40 2520 82006 30 100 x 174 mm 3 9 x 6 9 inch 21 584 1 Isacord 40 0020 2 Isacord 40 4174 3 Isacord 40 0020 4 Isacord 40 4174 5 Isacord 40 0771 6 Isacord 40 0832 7 Isacor...

Page 192: ...YLI variations 8019 13 YLI variations 8016 14 Isacord 40 1600 15 Isacord 40 1904 16 YLI variations 8020 17 Isacord 40 5912 18 YLI variations 8004 19 Isacord 40 5722 20 Isacord 40 5510 21 Isacord 40 01...

Page 193: ...1027 17 57 x 152 mm 2 3 x 6 inch 4 179 1 Isacord 40 1805 2 Isacord 40 2723 3 Isacord 40 2520 4 Isacord 40 5100 5 Isacord 40 0506 6 Isacord 40 4103 7 Isacord 40 4114 8 Isacord 40 5115 9 Isacord 40 1805...

Page 194: ...inch 4 343 1 Isacord 40 5220 2 Isacord 40 5210 Be790408 58 x 90 mm 2 3 x 3 5 inch 2 045 1 Isacord 40 3541 21002 02 110 x 160 mm 4 3 x 6 3 inch 8 622 1 Isacord 40 0933 2 Isacord 40 1252 Fb492_48 87 x 2...

Page 195: ...40 0015 10 Isacord 40 0020 11 Isacord 40 5510 12 Isacord 40 5650 13 Isacord 40 4230 14 Isacord 40 4116 15 Isacord 40 0132 16 Isacord 40 0112 17 Isacord 40 0015 Ck867 122 x 133 mm 4 8 x 5 2 inch 28 88...

Page 196: ...4 Isacord 40 1755 5 Isacord 40 3251 6 Isacord 40 1600 7 Isacord 40 2153 8 Isacord 40 2152 9 Isacord 40 2761 Be790307 142 x 127 mm 5 6 x 5 inch 19 667 1 Applique 1 2 Applique 3 3 Isacord 40 3130 4 Appl...

Page 197: ...mm 3 9 x 4 inch 8 788 1 Applique 1 2 Applique 3 3 Isacord 40 3750 4 Isacord 40 1114 5 Isacord 40 1900 6 Isacord 40 3620 7 Isacord 40 2510 8 Isacord 40 5324 9 Isacord 40 1114 10 Isacord 40 1060 11 Isac...

Page 198: ...ord 40 3251 5 Isacord 40 2650 6 Isacord 40 2640 7 Isacord 40 5610 8 Isacord 40 5722 9 Isacord 40 2504 10 Isacord 40 0713 11 Isacord 40 0822 Cm362_48 120 x 113 mm 4 7 x 4 4 inch 6 792 1 Isacord 40 6051...

Page 199: ...9 x 3 5 inch 18 451 1 Isacord 40 1950 Nx696 91 x 91 mm 3 6 x 3 6 inch 9 346 1 Yenmet 7025 Fb461_48 122 x 121 mm 4 8 x 4 8 inch 7 889 1 Isacord 40 0020 2 Isacord 40 1172 12633 20 34 x 170 mm 1 4 x 6 7...

Page 200: ...4332 Be110415 44 x 172 mm 1 7 x 6 8 inch 6 436 1 Isacord 40 6051 2 Isacord 40 0811 3 Isacord 40 1921 Fa981 35 x 142 mm 1 4 x 5 6 inch 3 709 1 Isacord 40 1055 21002 21 21 x 151 mm 0 8 x 5 9 inch 3 176...

Page 201: ...cord 40 2155 3 Isacord 40 0651 4 Isacord 40 0101 5 Isacord 40 2532 6 Isacord 40 0640 7 Isacord 40 1352 8 Yenmet 7030 9 Isacord 40 0232 10 Isacord 40 1123 21019 14 123 x 130 mm 4 8 x 5 1 inch 23 294 1...

Page 202: ...ord 40 5324 26 Isacord 40 1154 Hg747_48 124 x 147 mm 4 9 x 5 8 inch 18 378 1 Isacord 40 0970 2 Isacord 40 3770 3 Isacord 40 5912 4 Isacord 40 0520 5 Isacord 40 0811 6 Isacord 40 3350 7 Isacord 40 3040...

Page 203: ...0904 3 Isacord 40 0020 4 Isacord 40 0015 12421 37 67 x 61 mm 2 6 x 2 4 inch 1 320 1 Isacord 40 0020 12421 03 46 x 48 mm 1 8 x 1 9 inch 2 328 1 Isacord 40 0020 2 Isacord 40 0015 3 Isacord 40 0111 Cm287...

Page 204: ...d 40 0015 3 Isacord 40 1921 4 Isacord 40 3840 5 Isacord 40 3810 6 Isacord 40 4071 7 Isacord 40 3444 Nb317_48 87 x 87 mm 3 4 x 3 4 inch 2 064 1 Isacord 40 0020 2 Isacord 40 0600 3 Isacord 40 0800 4 Isa...

Page 205: ...14 Isacord 40 1300 12611 08 80 x 120 mm 3 1 x 4 7 inch 5 770 1 Applique 1 2 Applique 2 3 Applique 1 4 Applique 2 5 Isacord 40 1154 6 Isacord 40 5440 7 Isacord 40 1902 12611 18 130 x 158 mm 5 1 x 6 2...

Page 206: ...43 1 Isacord 40 3910 2 Isacord 40 0706 3 Isacord 40 4531 4 Isacord 40 4430 5 Isacord 40 1106 6 Isacord 40 0501 7 Isacord 40 5500 8 Isacord 40 0020 9 Isacord 40 4010 Fb148_48 101 x 89 mm 4 x 3 5 inch 1...

Page 207: ...14 219 1 Isacord 40 1161 2 Isacord 40 1876 3 Isacord 40 1154 Cm213_48 58 x 102 mm 2 3 x 4 inch 7 866 1 Isacord 40 1840 2 Isacord 40 1055 3 Isacord 40 1252 4 Isacord 40 0651 5 Isacord 40 0660 6 Isacor...

Page 208: ...x 205 mm 4 7 x 8 1 inch 6 820 1 Isacord 40 1030 2 Isacord 40 1030 3 Isacord 40 1030 4 Isacord 40 1030 5 Isacord 40 1030 6 Isacord 40 1030 12611 28 140 x 140 mm 5 5 x 5 5 inch 3 649 1 Applique 1 2 App...

Page 209: ...rd 40 2830 7 Isacord 40 1725 8 Isacord 40 4071 12611 21 156 x 72 mm 6 1 x 2 8 inch 11 513 1 Applique 1 2 Applique 2 3 Isacord 40 1703 12611 23 156 x 72 mm 6 1 x 2 8 inch 12 817 1 Applique 1 2 Applique...

Page 210: ...9 309 1 Edding 9 2 Isacord 40 0020 12448 08_pw 119 x 177 mm 4 7 x 7 inch 4 540 1 Edding 7 21022 13_dw 106 x 193 mm 4 2 x 7 6 inch 15 285 1 Edding 34 2 Edding 68 3 Edding 6 4 Applique 1 5 Applique 2 6...

Page 211: ...inch 2 183 1 Isacord 40 3600 2 Isacord 40 1703 Be700122 119 x 37 mm 4 7 x 1 5 inch 4 124 1 Isacord 40 5833 Be700123 113 x 206 mm 4 4 x 8 1 inch 6 090 1 Punch 0004 2 Punch 0007 Be700124 141 x 134 mm 5...

Page 212: ...ibrating the Embroidery Hoop 57 Calling Up the Creative Consultant 67 Calling Up the Help 67 Calling Up the Tutorial 67 Changing the Color 155 Changing the Needle 40 Changing the Presser Foot 39 Chang...

Page 213: ...ervice Data 64 Seam Guide 38 Select Personal Settings 60 Selecting a Language 62 Selecting a Stitch Pattern 68 Selecting the Embroidery Design 134 Setting Securing Stitches 51 Setting the Presser Foot...

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