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... connection 53 Foot control socket 54 Drop feed dog Details 7 1 Bobbin cover 2 Stitch plate 3 Attachment base for special accessories 4 Darning hoop connection 5 Presser foot 6 Needle clamp 7 Thread guide 8 Needle threader 9 Thread take-up cover 10 Thread path 11 Thread take-up /down button 17 Pattern ...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 46 47 50 51 52 53 54 48 49 Side view right button 15 Slide speed control 16 Needle...
... connection 53 Foot control socket 54 Drop feed dog Details 7 1 Bobbin cover 2 Stitch plate 3 Attachment base for special accessories 4 Darning hoop connection 5 Presser foot 6 Needle clamp 7 Thread guide 8 Needle threader 9 Thread take-up cover 10 Thread path 11 Thread take-up /down button 17 Pattern ...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 46 47 50 51 52 53 54 48 49 Side view right button 15 Slide speed control 16 Needle...
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...;) Opening Setup Program • press the Setup button • selection menu appears • touch «3» • the screen for adjusting the embroidery hoop appears To Next Page • touch «To Next Page» • the next screen appears To Previous Page • touch «To Previous... • press the Setup button • selection menu appears • touch «2» • the screen «Sewing Settings» appears Embroidery Settings 3 Motor Speed • turning stitch width knob or touching «+» or «-» changes the maximum speed.
...;) Opening Setup Program • press the Setup button • selection menu appears • touch «3» • the screen for adjusting the embroidery hoop appears To Next Page • touch «To Next Page» • the next screen appears To Previous Page • touch «To Previous... • press the Setup button • selection menu appears • touch «2» • the screen «Sewing Settings» appears Embroidery Settings 3 Motor Speed • turning stitch width knob or touching «+» or «-» changes the maximum speed.
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...needle to the basic settings • tension adjustments affect all the hoops. • insert the embroidery template into the hoop • touch «Check» • the display changes • the hoop position is read and the needle positioned in the middle • ...= - 10% -2 = - 20% • this correction fine tunes the basic tension setting on your sewing computer, which may be activated if the embroidery module and the oval embroidery hoop are automatically cut • when the bar is inactive (x) the Automatic Thread Cutter is off . It is only necessary to adjust the Reference...
...needle to the basic settings • tension adjustments affect all the hoops. • insert the embroidery template into the hoop • touch «Check» • the display changes • the hoop position is read and the needle positioned in the middle • ...= - 10% -2 = - 20% • this correction fine tunes the basic tension setting on your sewing computer, which may be activated if the embroidery module and the oval embroidery hoop are automatically cut • when the bar is inactive (x) the Automatic Thread Cutter is off . It is only necessary to adjust the Reference...
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Setting up the Embroidery Computer Details Setting up the Embroidery Computer 109 2 4 3 6 1 Embroidery surface 2 Embroidery arm 3 Embroidery hoop connection 4 Accessory box 1 5 Connecting lug right 6 Connecting lug center 7 Sewing computer connecting cable 8 Cable holder 5 Front view 1 8 8 Back view The side view (handwheel) of the sewing and embroidery 7 computer with the cable connections are shown on page 7 of the sewing computer instruction manual.
Setting up the Embroidery Computer Details Setting up the Embroidery Computer 109 2 4 3 6 1 Embroidery surface 2 Embroidery arm 3 Embroidery hoop connection 4 Accessory box 1 5 Connecting lug right 6 Connecting lug center 7 Sewing computer connecting cable 8 Cable holder 5 Front view 1 8 8 Back view The side view (handwheel) of the sewing and embroidery 7 computer with the cable connections are shown on page 7 of the sewing computer instruction manual.
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110 Standard Accessories Standard Accessories* Large oval embroidery hoop (145x255mm) Template for large oval embroidery hoop VAR. 01 for a640 Medium embroidery hoop (100x130mm) Template for medium embroidery hoop Embroidery presser foot No. 26 Net for PC embroidery software Embroidery software Editor Lite * can vary from market to market pull over upper thread spool for even spooling Embroidery bobbin case Embroidery needle range Embroidery module bag USB connecting cable for upper thread spools -
110 Standard Accessories Standard Accessories* Large oval embroidery hoop (145x255mm) Template for large oval embroidery hoop VAR. 01 for a640 Medium embroidery hoop (100x130mm) Template for medium embroidery hoop Embroidery presser foot No. 26 Net for PC embroidery software Embroidery software Editor Lite * can vary from market to market pull over upper thread spool for even spooling Embroidery bobbin case Embroidery needle range Embroidery module bag USB connecting cable for upper thread spools -
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Optional Accessories* Optional Accessories 111 Small embroidery hoop (72x50mm) (for normal use and free arm embroidery) Blue template for normal use Red template for free arm embroidery Embroidery Mega-Hoop (150x400mm) Template for Mega-Hoop, VAR. 01 for a640 Adapter for free arm embroidery Straight stitch plate 9mm BERNINA USB Stick BERNINA artista software BERNINA Multiple spool holder BERNINA embroidery cards/Magic Box Suitcase system for sewing computer and embroidery module * can vary from market to market
Optional Accessories* Optional Accessories 111 Small embroidery hoop (72x50mm) (for normal use and free arm embroidery) Blue template for normal use Red template for free arm embroidery Embroidery Mega-Hoop (150x400mm) Template for Mega-Hoop, VAR. 01 for a640 Adapter for free arm embroidery Straight stitch plate 9mm BERNINA USB Stick BERNINA artista software BERNINA Multiple spool holder BERNINA embroidery cards/Magic Box Suitcase system for sewing computer and embroidery module * can vary from market to market
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... sewing computer so that the connecting lugs engage in the base plate of the adapter Free Arm Embroidery Hoop • the small, oval embroidery hoop is designed to be used as possible to the Adapter • place the module on the...and remove from the adapter • the rear right corner of the adapter is specially designed for free arm embroidery. Removing the Adapter • remove the module from the base plate of the sewing computer. Attaching the Adapter ...guide on the free arm of the sewing computer Only the small hoop can be used for free arm embroidery Caution!
... sewing computer so that the connecting lugs engage in the base plate of the adapter Free Arm Embroidery Hoop • the small, oval embroidery hoop is designed to be used as possible to the Adapter • place the module on the...and remove from the adapter • the rear right corner of the adapter is specially designed for free arm embroidery. Removing the Adapter • remove the module from the base plate of the sewing computer. Attaching the Adapter ...guide on the free arm of the sewing computer Only the small hoop can be used for free arm embroidery Caution!
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... No. 26 • raise the presser foot so that the embroidery hoop can be attached 16 17 Needles for Embroidery • depending on the embroidery thread use needle size 75 to 90 • use an undamaged needle • raise the needle so that the embroidery hoop can be attached Lower the Feed Dog • press the...
... No. 26 • raise the presser foot so that the embroidery hoop can be attached 16 17 Needles for Embroidery • depending on the embroidery thread use needle size 75 to 90 • use an undamaged needle • raise the needle so that the embroidery hoop can be attached Lower the Feed Dog • press the...
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... mark with a fabric marker or chalk Preparing for Embroidery 115 Using the Embroidery Hoop • loosen the screw(s) • remove the inner hoop • the arrows on both hoops should match • the arrows on the medium and large hoops are at the center front and on the right ... small hoop Embroidery Template • there is a template for each embroidery hoop • the embroidery surface is marked in 3/8" (1 cm) squares • the center and corners are marked with holes for transferring marks to fabric • place the template in the inner hoop so that the word BERNINA is at...
... mark with a fabric marker or chalk Preparing for Embroidery 115 Using the Embroidery Hoop • loosen the screw(s) • remove the inner hoop • the arrows on both hoops should match • the arrows on the medium and large hoops are at the center front and on the right ... small hoop Embroidery Template • there is a template for each embroidery hoop • the embroidery surface is marked in 3/8" (1 cm) squares • the center and corners are marked with holes for transferring marks to fabric • place the template in the inner hoop so that the word BERNINA is at...
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..., the Welcome screen appears for a few seconds, provided that a text was entered in the Setup Program 93 93 Embroidery Requirements • a special screen with reference to the embroidery requirements appears: • remove embroidery hoop • attach Embroidery presser foot No. 26 • raise presser foot • lower feed dog • thread the bobbin thread through...
..., the Welcome screen appears for a few seconds, provided that a text was entered in the Setup Program 93 93 Embroidery Requirements • a special screen with reference to the embroidery requirements appears: • remove embroidery hoop • attach Embroidery presser foot No. 26 • raise presser foot • lower feed dog • thread the bobbin thread through...
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... is shown in the most appropriate (smallest possible) hoop • the «Hoop» on-screen button shows which hoop should be attached • attach the recommended hoop Attaching the Embroidery Hoop Raising Needle and Embroidery Presser Foot • raise needle and embroidery presser foot • hold the hoop with the right side of the fabric up and the...
... is shown in the most appropriate (smallest possible) hoop • the «Hoop» on-screen button shows which hoop should be attached • attach the recommended hoop Attaching the Embroidery Hoop Raising Needle and Embroidery Presser Foot • raise needle and embroidery presser foot • hold the hoop with the right side of the fabric up and the...
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... next color • change color of the upper thread accordingly • embroider with the new color Cutting Thread Ends After Embroidery • raise the presser foot • remove the embroidery hoop from the embroidery arm • cut threads close to the motif • carefully remove any connecting threads from the embroidered area • take...
... next color • change color of the upper thread accordingly • embroider with the new color Cutting Thread Ends After Embroidery • raise the presser foot • remove the embroidery hoop from the embroidery arm • cut threads close to the motif • carefully remove any connecting threads from the embroidered area • take...
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... (the display closes by touching «Check Module» the embroidery module is indicated in minutes of the total embroidery time of the motif selected Color Motif Display • the color sequence can be changed No embroidery hoop must be attached! • the display can be closed by touching... the «ESC» on-screen button, without selecting a hoop Motif Center • touch symbol • the center of the motif is...
... (the display closes by touching «Check Module» the embroidery module is indicated in minutes of the total embroidery time of the motif selected Color Motif Display • the color sequence can be changed No embroidery hoop must be attached! • the display can be closed by touching... the «ESC» on-screen button, without selecting a hoop Motif Center • touch symbol • the center of the motif is...
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... the motif can be embroidered individually Embroidery Sequence Control (i.e. single color / multi color). Hoop Display • display of the attached embroidery hoop with stitch field dimensions in mm Hoop Relocator • this function makes threading easier if the thread has to be changed when ...187; and the special screen will be embroidered and embroidery related alterations made (e.g. thread breakage) • touch symbol • a special screen appears • in the left arrow change the current thread color • the hoop moves to first stitch of current thread color •...
... the motif can be embroidered individually Embroidery Sequence Control (i.e. single color / multi color). Hoop Display • display of the attached embroidery hoop with stitch field dimensions in mm Hoop Relocator • this function makes threading easier if the thread has to be changed when ...187; and the special screen will be embroidered and embroidery related alterations made (e.g. thread breakage) • touch symbol • a special screen appears • in the left arrow change the current thread color • the hoop moves to first stitch of current thread color •...
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...; the first screen (Subjects) of Tutorial appears Back to Previous Screen • touch «ESC» • Tutorial is closed • the previous screen appears Embroidery Hoops • Information on the desired subject appears Text Scrolling • this symbol indicates that text scrolling on screen can be activated with subjects appears Subjects...
...; the first screen (Subjects) of Tutorial appears Back to Previous Screen • touch «ESC» • Tutorial is closed • the previous screen appears Embroidery Hoops • Information on the desired subject appears Text Scrolling • this symbol indicates that text scrolling on screen can be activated with subjects appears Subjects...
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... • to resume stitching • Embroidery screen reappears again • complete motif Thread Breakage While Embroidering It is displayed • turn the knobs counter clockwise (or clockwise) to move the embroidery hoop backwards (or forwards) in the embroidery sequence • turn the stitch width... knob slowly to move the hoop stitch by stitch • turn the stitch length knob to move the embroidery hoop in big steps (approx. 50 steps) ...
... • to resume stitching • Embroidery screen reappears again • complete motif Thread Breakage While Embroidering It is displayed • turn the knobs counter clockwise (or clockwise) to move the embroidery hoop backwards (or forwards) in the embroidery sequence • turn the stitch width... knob slowly to move the hoop stitch by stitch • turn the stitch length knob to move the embroidery hoop in big steps (approx. 50 steps) ...
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... again when restarting the sewing computer. After clearing with «ESC». Attach Embroidery foot No. 26. Remove embroidery hoop from embroidery module. If the service was changed. Thread bobbin case Design ist not completely inside the hoop. Change the needle to a BERNINA dealer. 152 Messages Service Notification Set feed dog on «0» again and...
... again when restarting the sewing computer. After clearing with «ESC». Attach Embroidery foot No. 26. Remove embroidery hoop from embroidery module. If the service was changed. Thread bobbin case Design ist not completely inside the hoop. Change the needle to a BERNINA dealer. 152 Messages Service Notification Set feed dog on «0» again and...
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... Middle (2) position. Main Motor failed. Remove any remnants of the motif No embroidery module is compledted, the messeage will disappear and the selected function will be carried out. Messages 153 Motif does not fit into the attached hoop Attach a larger embroidery hoop or reduce the size of thread from the hook area/bobbin case.
... Middle (2) position. Main Motor failed. Remove any remnants of the motif No embroidery module is compledted, the messeage will disappear and the selected function will be carried out. Messages 153 Motif does not fit into the attached hoop Attach a larger embroidery hoop or reduce the size of thread from the hook area/bobbin case.
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... to prepare for printing • motifs are saved and prepared for example mirrored, scaled, etc.) Mega-Hoop • mega means very large, hoop means frame • extra large embroidery hoop for stitching very large motifs or long borders Memory • memory, store • programs and data are... be reset to the basic settings ESC • closing a function, going back to inspect • when embroidering, the computer checks which embroidery hoop is sewn in four or six steps (depending on screen. to original screen settings) manual • a manual buttonhole is mounted, and ...
... to prepare for printing • motifs are saved and prepared for example mirrored, scaled, etc.) Mega-Hoop • mega means very large, hoop means frame • extra large embroidery hoop for stitching very large motifs or long borders Memory • memory, store • programs and data are... be reset to the basic settings ESC • closing a function, going back to inspect • when embroidering, the computer checks which embroidery hoop is sewn in four or six steps (depending on screen. to original screen settings) manual • a manual buttonhole is mounted, and ...
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... vertical 13 Starting to Embroider 121-122 Z • Attaching the Hoop 121 • Embroidery Motifs 121 Zig-zag Stitch 41 • Embroidery Screen 122 Zig-zag or Straight Stitch Eyelets 76 • Selecting the Embroidery Hoop 121 Zipper 49 • Starting to Embroider with Foot Control 122...Thread 11, 114 • Double Needle, Triple Needle 14 Triple Straight Stitch 38 Trouble Shooting 104, 150 Tutorial (only for Embroidery) 148 Text Herbert Stolz Drawings Müller-Melzer ID, Kreuzlingen Design concept, Layout, DTP Erika Vollenweider Copyright 2005 Fritz Gegauf...
... vertical 13 Starting to Embroider 121-122 Z • Attaching the Hoop 121 • Embroidery Motifs 121 Zig-zag Stitch 41 • Embroidery Screen 122 Zig-zag or Straight Stitch Eyelets 76 • Selecting the Embroidery Hoop 121 Zipper 49 • Starting to Embroider with Foot Control 122...Thread 11, 114 • Double Needle, Triple Needle 14 Triple Straight Stitch 38 Trouble Shooting 104, 150 Tutorial (only for Embroidery) 148 Text Herbert Stolz Drawings Müller-Melzer ID, Kreuzlingen Design concept, Layout, DTP Erika Vollenweider Copyright 2005 Fritz Gegauf...