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... plug, • it is not in use as described in the product. Do not use the BERNINA original stitch plate. Do not unplug by pulling on the sewing computer. 12. This sewing computer is necessary when this manual. 3. The symbol product. Close attention is provided with any adjustments ...the cord, instead, grasp the plug before cleaning. Under no circumstances should the sewing computer be added to the off ) when making any object into water Return the sewing computer to the nearest authorized BERNINA dealer or service center for its intended use , it should never be left...
... plug, • it is not in use as described in the product. Do not use the BERNINA original stitch plate. Do not unplug by pulling on the sewing computer. 12. This sewing computer is necessary when this manual. 3. The symbol product. Close attention is provided with any adjustments ...the cord, instead, grasp the plug before cleaning. Under no circumstances should the sewing computer be added to the off ) when making any object into water Return the sewing computer to the nearest authorized BERNINA dealer or service center for its intended use , it should never be left...
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... of embroidery. We wish you need and deserve. Ueltschi President BERNINA Sewing Machine Manufacturers BERNINA CH-8266 Steckborn www.bernina.com 031196.50.04_0507_a630_EN H.P. The artista 640, with the model range artista 630 and 640. For artista customers we would like to enable you to blossom and grow. The artista 630 is extremely intuitive and easy to allow your local...
... of embroidery. We wish you need and deserve. Ueltschi President BERNINA Sewing Machine Manufacturers BERNINA CH-8266 Steckborn www.bernina.com 031196.50.04_0507_a630_EN H.P. The artista 640, with the model range artista 630 and 640. For artista customers we would like to enable you to blossom and grow. The artista 630 is extremely intuitive and easy to allow your local...
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... information on the corresponding subject you will find on the relevant page. Supplementary information! Very important! Caution! Safety Instructions Contents 3 1 Your Sewing Computer 4 - 21 Screen / Function Buttons Applications of Practical and Decorative Stiches Alphabets Buttonholes Quilting 22 - 33 34 - 58 59 - ...61 62 - 76 77 - 83 Personal Program Saving and Deleting Stitches and Stitch Combinations Setup Program Sewing and Sewing Computer Support 84 - 86 87 - 91 92 - 101 102 - 108 Preparing for Embroidery / Important Information Working on Motifs and...
... information on the corresponding subject you will find on the relevant page. Supplementary information! Very important! Caution! Safety Instructions Contents 3 1 Your Sewing Computer 4 - 21 Screen / Function Buttons Applications of Practical and Decorative Stiches Alphabets Buttonholes Quilting 22 - 33 34 - 58 59 - ...61 62 - 76 77 - 83 Personal Program Saving and Deleting Stitches and Stitch Combinations Setup Program Sewing and Sewing Computer Support 84 - 86 87 - 91 92 - 101 102 - 108 Preparing for Embroidery / Important Information Working on Motifs and...
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...; to remove a bobbin, press the compartment holder F lightly • insert the presser feet into position • attach the box to transport the sewing computer. The box is equipped with one small and one large drawer (B and C) as well as compartments for bobbin holders D and presser feet E.... (Additional compartments and drawers are arranged in compartment H Attaching the Accessory Box to the Sewing Computer • close the doors • push feet back into the slot • Buttonhole foot with slide No. 3A can be stored in...
...; to remove a bobbin, press the compartment holder F lightly • insert the presser feet into position • attach the box to transport the sewing computer. The box is equipped with one small and one large drawer (B and C) as well as compartments for bobbin holders D and presser feet E.... (Additional compartments and drawers are arranged in compartment H Attaching the Accessory Box to the Sewing Computer • close the doors • push feet back into the slot • Buttonhole foot with slide No. 3A can be stored in...
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..., and freehand embroidery 20 Open embroidery foot Embroidery, appliqué, satin stitch seams, monograms BERNINA Specialty Presser Feet The standard selection of presser feet covers most normal sewing requirements, but we recommend the use of 130/705 H needles • seam ripper ... • foam pad • height compensating tool • three spool discs • oiler • compensation plate for sewing buttonholes *can vary from your BERNINA dealer. 8 Jeans foot Straight stitching in thick, firm fabrics Accessories 5 3 Buttonhole foot Buttonholes 5 Blindstitch foot Blind hems...
..., and freehand embroidery 20 Open embroidery foot Embroidery, appliqué, satin stitch seams, monograms BERNINA Specialty Presser Feet The standard selection of presser feet covers most normal sewing requirements, but we recommend the use of 130/705 H needles • seam ripper ... • foam pad • height compensating tool • three spool discs • oiler • compensation plate for sewing buttonholes *can vary from your BERNINA dealer. 8 Jeans foot Straight stitching in thick, firm fabrics Accessories 5 3 Buttonhole foot Buttonholes 5 Blindstitch foot Blind hems...
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...knob 34 FHS (Free Hand System) connection 35 Thread guide (while winding the bobbin when sewing and embroidering) 36 Horizontal spool pin 37 Carrying handle 38 Rear thread guide 39 CFL (Cool Fluorescent Light) sewing light 40 Slide-on table socket 41 Bobbin pre-tension 42 Tension adjustment wheel 43 Presser.../off switch and thread cutter 21 Practical stitch button 22 Decorative stitch button 23 Alphabet button 24 Buttonhole button 25 Quilt stitches button 26 Sewing mode/Embroidery mode button 27 Personal program button 47 48 51 52 53 54 55 49 50 Side view right 031196.50.04_0507_a630_EN
...knob 34 FHS (Free Hand System) connection 35 Thread guide (while winding the bobbin when sewing and embroidering) 36 Horizontal spool pin 37 Carrying handle 38 Rear thread guide 39 CFL (Cool Fluorescent Light) sewing light 40 Slide-on table socket 41 Bobbin pre-tension 42 Tension adjustment wheel 43 Presser.../off switch and thread cutter 21 Practical stitch button 22 Decorative stitch button 23 Alphabet button 24 Buttonhole button 25 Quilt stitches button 26 Sewing mode/Embroidery mode button 27 Personal program button 47 48 51 52 53 54 55 49 50 Side view right 031196.50.04_0507_a630_EN
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...cable around the spool • insert the plug into A When Sewing • unwind the cable to the desired length and slip into sewing computer A C B Foot Control Sewing Speed • control the sewing speed by depressing the foot control • raise or lower ...sewing computer is switched off with the power switch. ! 8 Operating Instructions Power Cable The Power Cable • plug A into sewing computer • plug B into wall socket Foot Control Cable • plug C into B or C Important! (USA/Canada only): Use only foot controller type LV1 with sewing computer model artista 630...
...cable around the spool • insert the plug into A When Sewing • unwind the cable to the desired length and slip into sewing computer A C B Foot Control Sewing Speed • control the sewing speed by depressing the foot control • raise or lower ...sewing computer is switched off with the power switch. ! 8 Operating Instructions Power Cable The Power Cable • plug A into sewing computer • plug B into wall socket Foot Control Cable • plug C into B or C Important! (USA/Canada only): Use only foot controller type LV1 with sewing computer model artista 630...
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... right • it can adjust the FHS if necessary. 031196.50.04_0507_a630_EN Slide-on Table Slide-on Table • the slide-on table increases the sewing surface • free arm for large tubular items such as pant legs and waistbands To Attach • raise the needle and presser foot • place...
... right • it can adjust the FHS if necessary. 031196.50.04_0507_a630_EN Slide-on Table Slide-on Table • the slide-on table increases the sewing surface • free arm for large tubular items such as pant legs and waistbands To Attach • raise the needle and presser foot • place...
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... Thread Cutter • insert the bobbin case • take the thread over cutter A and cut the thread with the thread cutter Winding the Bobbin While Sewing or Embroidering • place thread spool on vertical spool then, following the direction of the arrow, take thread through the thread guide and around the... thread two to three times around the pre-tension stud • follow the instructions as the loose end is just the right length to start sewing.
... Thread Cutter • insert the bobbin case • take the thread over cutter A and cut the thread with the thread cutter Winding the Bobbin While Sewing or Embroidering • place thread spool on vertical spool then, following the direction of the arrow, take thread through the thread guide and around the... thread two to three times around the pre-tension stud • follow the instructions as the loose end is just the right length to start sewing.
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... release automatically as soon as double and triple needles must be threaded by hand Bringing up the Lower Thread • hold the upper thread • sew one stitch by tapping on the foot control twice • pull the upper thread to the right of the needle Thread in the hook Release...
... release automatically as soon as double and triple needles must be threaded by hand Bringing up the Lower Thread • hold the upper thread • sew one stitch by tapping on the foot control twice • pull the upper thread to the right of the needle Thread in the hook Release...
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...; lower the presser foot • loosen the needle clamp screw • pull the needle down to remove Inserting the Needle • flat side of the sewing computer behind the handwheel • essential aid for stability, this prevents the thread from getting caught on the spool pin 031196.50.04_0507_a630_EN Supplementary Spool... Instructions 13 Refer to the back • insert the needle as far as it clicks into its vertical position • add the foam pad A for sewing with more than one thread, i.e.
...; lower the presser foot • loosen the needle clamp screw • pull the needle down to remove Inserting the Needle • flat side of the sewing computer behind the handwheel • essential aid for stability, this prevents the thread from getting caught on the spool pin 031196.50.04_0507_a630_EN Supplementary Spool... Instructions 13 Refer to the back • insert the needle as far as it clicks into its vertical position • add the foam pad A for sewing with more than one thread, i.e.
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... spool pin and thread • guide the thread to the front in the slit and past the tension disc A on the right side • thread sewing computer as usual and thread the right needle Threading the Second Thread • place thread spool on the additional spool pin and thread • guide...
... spool pin and thread • guide the thread to the front in the slit and past the tension disc A on the right side • thread sewing computer as usual and thread the right needle Threading the Second Thread • place thread spool on the additional spool pin and thread • guide...
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...suit the fabric Tension Needle Metallic thread approx. 3 90 Mono- Caution: Please note that a defective CFL sewing light must be adjusted to an authorized BERNINA dealer! 031196.50.04_0507_a630_EN Thread Tension Settings Perfect Stitch Formation • the stitch formation is in line with... the marking A • the tension does not need adjusting to an ordinary bulb, the CFL sewing light has a better ...
...suit the fabric Tension Needle Metallic thread approx. 3 90 Mono- Caution: Please note that a defective CFL sewing light must be adjusted to an authorized BERNINA dealer! 031196.50.04_0507_a630_EN Thread Tension Settings Perfect Stitch Formation • the stitch formation is in line with... the marking A • the tension does not need adjusting to an ordinary bulb, the CFL sewing light has a better ...
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...be taken when choosing needle and thread. Thread Needle, Thread and Fabric The thread is chosen according to use . For a perfect sewing result, thread and fabric quality play an important role. It is mercerized it has a high tensile strength and is particularly colorfast ... and elastic seam is required The following are achieved. Cotton Thread • cotton thread has the advantage of thread and needle optimum sewing results are the guidelines: fine fabrics: fine thread (darning thread, embroidery thread) mediumweight fabrics: normal thread heavyweight fabrics: heavier thread ...
...be taken when choosing needle and thread. Thread Needle, Thread and Fabric The thread is chosen according to use . For a perfect sewing result, thread and fabric quality play an important role. It is mercerized it has a high tensile strength and is particularly colorfast ... and elastic seam is required The following are achieved. Cotton Thread • cotton thread has the advantage of thread and needle optimum sewing results are the guidelines: fine fabrics: fine thread (darning thread, embroidery thread) mediumweight fabrics: normal thread heavyweight fabrics: heavier thread ...
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...compatibility, the correct size thread must correspond with the correct size needle. A defective needle not only damages the fabric but also the sewing computer. Operating Instructions 17 Needle/Thread Combination In order to the thread can occur. medium ball point Needle scarf Flat shank Shank length... 031196.50.04_0507_a630_EN Needle Summary BERNINA requires needle system 130/705 H. Too Thick Thread or too Fine Needle The thread rubs on the front of the needle. The...
...compatibility, the correct size thread must correspond with the correct size needle. A defective needle not only damages the fabric but also the sewing computer. Operating Instructions 17 Needle/Thread Combination In order to the thread can occur. medium ball point Needle scarf Flat shank Shank length... 031196.50.04_0507_a630_EN Needle Summary BERNINA requires needle system 130/705 H. Too Thick Thread or too Fine Needle The thread rubs on the front of the needle. The...
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18 Operating Instructions Needle Summary Many materials are available at your BERNINA dealer. 031196.50.04_0507_a630_EN Needle size 60-100 70-90 90-100 80-110 60-90 75-90 75-90 75-90 80-100 100-... point Straight and topstitching Embroidery 130/705 H-E Large eye, slight ball point Embroidery on all natural and synthetic fabrics Metafil 130/705 H-MET Large eye Sewing with metallic threads Cordonnet 130/705 H-N Small ball point, long eye Topstitching with thick thread Wing needle 130/705 HO Wide needle (wing) Hemstitching Double...
18 Operating Instructions Needle Summary Many materials are available at your BERNINA dealer. 031196.50.04_0507_a630_EN Needle size 60-100 70-90 90-100 80-110 60-90 75-90 75-90 75-90 80-100 100-... point Straight and topstitching Embroidery 130/705 H-E Large eye, slight ball point Embroidery on all natural and synthetic fabrics Metafil 130/705 H-MET Large eye Sewing with metallic threads Cordonnet 130/705 H-N Small ball point, long eye Topstitching with thick thread Wing needle 130/705 HO Wide needle (wing) Hemstitching Double...
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... adjusted setting • the original setting is displayed by a blinking black line on the right side of the red bar Standard Pressure • for normal sewing work Increased Pressure • for firm fabrics • improves fabric feed Operating instructions 19 Reduced Pressure • for jerseys and loose knits • to prevent...
... adjusted setting • the original setting is displayed by a blinking black line on the right side of the red bar Standard Pressure • for normal sewing work Increased Pressure • for firm fabrics • improves fabric feed Operating instructions 19 Reduced Pressure • for jerseys and loose knits • to prevent...
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...8226; inch measurements are at the back • the measurements correspond to the distance from the needle to guide the fabric e.g. for sewing seams and for topstitching • the horizontal markings are helpful for embroidery with the embroidery module Feed Dog and Fabric Feed Feed Dog... up • remove the stitch plate Replacing the Stitch Plate • place the stitch plate over the opening A and press down at full sewing speed. 20 Operating instructions Stitch Plate A 5.5mm (mm measurements) Stitch Plate Markings • the stitch plates are marked with a very short ...
...8226; inch measurements are at the back • the measurements correspond to the distance from the needle to guide the fabric e.g. for sewing seams and for topstitching • the horizontal markings are helpful for embroidery with the embroidery module Feed Dog and Fabric Feed Feed Dog... up • remove the stitch plate Replacing the Stitch Plate • place the stitch plate over the opening A and press down at full sewing speed. 20 Operating instructions Stitch Plate A 5.5mm (mm measurements) Stitch Plate Markings • the stitch plates are marked with a very short ...
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... by placing one or more compensating plates as required behind the needle under the presser foot to the right of the stitch plate hole. When sewing corners only a small section of the fabric. 031196.50.04_0507_a630_EN To correct the height in front of the foot, place one or more plates to... three 1 compensating plates as close to thin or vice-versa, the feed dog cannot grip and feed the fabric and the fabric might jam. when sewing over thick to the needle. Feed Dog and Fabric Feed with Height Compensating Tool The feed dog works accurately when the foot is actually on...
... by placing one or more compensating plates as required behind the needle under the presser foot to the right of the stitch plate hole. When sewing corners only a small section of the fabric. 031196.50.04_0507_a630_EN To correct the height in front of the foot, place one or more plates to... three 1 compensating plates as close to thin or vice-versa, the feed dog cannot grip and feed the fabric and the fabric might jam. when sewing over thick to the needle. Feed Dog and Fabric Feed with Height Compensating Tool The feed dog works accurately when the foot is actually on...
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22 Displays on Screen Screen The artista 630 is operated with a combination of selected, active stitch and number (Stitch Altering Area) K External functions L Setup Program M Tutorial (only for a few seconds, as long as ... can be canceled by touching the screen and the Practical Stitch Screen appears • can be personalized in the Setup Program. Welcome Screen • switch sewing computer on: power switch to «I» (on the screen, which shows: A Stitch width (basic setting always visible) B Needle Position (11 possibilities) C Selected, active stitch...
22 Displays on Screen Screen The artista 630 is operated with a combination of selected, active stitch and number (Stitch Altering Area) K External functions L Setup Program M Tutorial (only for a few seconds, as long as ... can be canceled by touching the screen and the Practical Stitch Screen appears • can be personalized in the Setup Program. Welcome Screen • switch sewing computer on: power switch to «I» (on the screen, which shows: A Stitch width (basic setting always visible) B Needle Position (11 possibilities) C Selected, active stitch...