User Guide
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..., including the following: Read all instructions before using the embroidery module. 18. No responsibility will be taken on the cord, instead, grasp the plug before cleaning. Servicing a double-insulated product requires extreme care and knowledge of BERNINA for a double-insulated product must be added to the ...possible damage as threading or changing the needle, threading the bobbin or changing the presser foot etc. 10. Do not use the BERNINA original stitch plate. Do not unplug by removing the plug from the electricity supply by pulling on behalf of the system and ...
..., including the following: Read all instructions before using the embroidery module. 18. No responsibility will be taken on the cord, instead, grasp the plug before cleaning. Servicing a double-insulated product requires extreme care and knowledge of BERNINA for a double-insulated product must be added to the ...possible damage as threading or changing the needle, threading the bobbin or changing the presser foot etc. 10. Do not use the BERNINA original stitch plate. Do not unplug by removing the plug from the electricity supply by pulling on behalf of the system and ...
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...46 Handwheel 47 Spool pin (vertical, collapsible) 48 Power switch on/off («0») 49 Power plug socket 50 USB connection 51 PC connection 52 Embroidery module 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...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 ...
...46 Handwheel 47 Spool pin (vertical, collapsible) 48 Power switch on/off («0») 49 Power plug socket 50 USB connection 51 PC connection 52 Embroidery module 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...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 ...
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... raised (sewing position) Button on handwheel side Button depressed = feed dog is lowered (darning position) • for freehand sewing (darning, freehand embroidery, freehand quilting) • for sewing corners and buttonholes, etc. The fabric moves under the foot quite slowly, even at the back •...all sewn with a very short stitch length. for sewing seams and for topstitching • the horizontal markings are helpful for embroidery with the embroidery module Feed Dog and Fabric Feed Feed Dog and Stitch Length With each stitch the feed dog moves forward by the stitch length...
... raised (sewing position) Button on handwheel side Button depressed = feed dog is lowered (darning position) • for freehand sewing (darning, freehand embroidery, freehand quilting) • for sewing corners and buttonholes, etc. The fabric moves under the foot quite slowly, even at the back •...all sewn with a very short stitch length. for sewing seams and for topstitching • the horizontal markings are helpful for embroidery with the embroidery module Feed Dog and Fabric Feed Feed Dog and Stitch Length With each stitch the feed dog moves forward by the stitch length...
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... are cut automatically Start-Stop Button • starts and stops the sewing computer when operating it without foot control • starts and stops the sewing/ embroidery computer in the embroidery mode with attached embroidery module • starts and stops the BSR function (optional) when BSR foot is attached and plugged in
... are cut automatically Start-Stop Button • starts and stops the sewing computer when operating it without foot control • starts and stops the sewing/ embroidery computer in the embroidery mode with attached embroidery module • starts and stops the BSR function (optional) when BSR foot is attached and plugged in
User Guide
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... Motor Speed • turning stitch width knob or touching «+» or «-» changes the basic settings of the embroidery hoop. Embroidery Settings 1 «Adjust Reference Position» calibrates the needle to the basic settings • tension adjustments affect all the hoops. ...2 = + 20% -1 = - 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 .
... Motor Speed • turning stitch width knob or touching «+» or «-» changes the basic settings of the embroidery hoop. Embroidery Settings 1 «Adjust Reference Position» calibrates the needle to the basic settings • tension adjustments affect all the hoops. ...2 = + 20% -1 = - 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 .
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...BERNINA dealer can be entered: • Store name • Last name, First name • Phone number • Website or email address • touch «To Next Page» Setup-Program 99 • the screen «Version» opens • the current version of the sewing computer and the embroidery module... (must be attached) are visible • by touching the arrows the version details can be scrolled Closing Screen • touch «ESC» • the screen closes and the selection menu appears Updating the Sewing and Embroidery Computer Opening ...
...BERNINA dealer can be entered: • Store name • Last name, First name • Phone number • Website or email address • touch «To Next Page» Setup-Program 99 • the screen «Version» opens • the current version of the sewing computer and the embroidery module... (must be attached) are visible • by touching the arrows the version details can be scrolled Closing Screen • touch «ESC» • the screen closes and the selection menu appears Updating the Sewing and Embroidery Computer Opening ...
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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
User Guide
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...! Never transport them attached. Always separate the module and sewing computer for transportation. Caution! 112 Attaching the Embroidery Module Attaching the Module to the Sewing Computer Attaching the Module to the Sewing Computer • place the module on the sewing computer behind the free arm ...• push the module from the left Releasing the Cable ...
...! Never transport them attached. Always separate the module and sewing computer for transportation. Caution! 112 Attaching the Embroidery Module Attaching the Module to the Sewing Computer Attaching the Module to the Sewing Computer • place the module on the sewing computer behind the free arm ...• push the module from the left Releasing the Cable ...
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... to the Adapter • place the module on the free arm of the adapter Free Arm Embroidery Hoop • the small, oval embroidery hoop is specially designed for free arm embroidery Caution! Connecting the Adapter 113 Connecting the Adapter for Free Arm Embroidery (Optional Accessory) The adapter is used... for free arm embroidery. Only the small hoop can be used as possible to the L-shaped guide on the adapter • push the module towards the sewing computer so that the connecting ...
... to the Adapter • place the module on the free arm of the adapter Free Arm Embroidery Hoop • the small, oval embroidery hoop is specially designed for free arm embroidery Caution! Connecting the Adapter 113 Connecting the Adapter for Free Arm Embroidery (Optional Accessory) The adapter is used... for free arm embroidery. Only the small hoop can be used as possible to the L-shaped guide on the adapter • push the module towards the sewing computer so that the connecting ...
User Guide
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...return to » appears • the current thread color or brand can be changed Rescale Motif Proportionally, Mirror Image, Rotate Motif, etc.). No embroidery hoop must be attached! • the display can be closed by touching the «ESC» on-screen button, without selecting a hoop ...display of the most appropriate hoop for the selected motif • touch on -screen button • by touching «Check Module» the embroidery module is used to alter motifs (e.g. 124 Functions and Displays Edit 2 Screen The Edit 2 screen is calibrated (reads the reference points).
...return to » appears • the current thread color or brand can be changed Rescale Motif Proportionally, Mirror Image, Rotate Motif, etc.). No embroidery hoop must be attached! • the display can be closed by touching the «ESC» on-screen button, without selecting a hoop ...display of the most appropriate hoop for the selected motif • touch on -screen button • by touching «Check Module» the embroidery module is used to alter motifs (e.g. 124 Functions and Displays Edit 2 Screen The Edit 2 screen is calibrated (reads the reference points).
User Guide
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... «ESC» for a service to the highest position. Attach Embroidery foot No. 26 to embroidery module. After clearing with «ESC». Attach embroidery hoop to the embroidery computer. Press the button «Drop feed dog». Change the needle to a BERNINA dealer. Remove embroidery hoop. Thread bobbin case Design ist not completely inside the hoop...
... «ESC» for a service to the highest position. Attach Embroidery foot No. 26 to embroidery module. After clearing with «ESC». Attach embroidery hoop to the embroidery computer. Press the button «Drop feed dog». Change the needle to a BERNINA dealer. Remove embroidery hoop. Thread bobbin case Design ist not completely inside the hoop...
User Guide
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... attached. Move the Mega-Hoop to Lower (3) position. Move the Mega-Hoop to Upper (1) position. Check hook system. Remove any remnants of the motif No embroidery module is compledted, the messeage will disappear and the selected function will be carried out. Mega-Hoop center Mega-Hoop down Move the Mega-Hoop to...
... attached. Move the Mega-Hoop to Lower (3) position. Move the Mega-Hoop to Upper (1) position. Check hook system. Remove any remnants of the motif No embroidery module is compledted, the messeage will disappear and the selected function will be carried out. Mega-Hoop center Mega-Hoop down Move the Mega-Hoop to...
User Guide
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... for Sewing Computer • simply remove bags and compartments to go with the sewing and embroidery system artista 640, for new and unlimited opportunities. 154 Accessories Accessories Suitcase System BERNINA offers a variety of extras (optional accessories) to place the sewing computer in the suitcase ...suitcase system with integrated wheels especially developed for the sewing and embroidery computer, you will be transported as carry-on luggage only! The suitcase system must be able to place the embroidery module in conveniently arranged compartments and bags. The case houses both...
... for Sewing Computer • simply remove bags and compartments to go with the sewing and embroidery system artista 640, for new and unlimited opportunities. 154 Accessories Accessories Suitcase System BERNINA offers a variety of extras (optional accessories) to place the sewing computer in the suitcase ...suitcase system with integrated wheels especially developed for the sewing and embroidery computer, you will be transported as carry-on luggage only! The suitcase system must be able to place the embroidery module in conveniently arranged compartments and bags. The case houses both...
User Guide
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... the embroidery module. The finished designs you have created are all on your BERNINA dealer for other accessories for symbol) Embroidery Design (PC) Saving Options • on PC • on artista 640 embroidery computer • on the right hand side of embroidery computer (look for your embroidery computer! Ask your own. The BERNINA artista embroidery software includes user instructions! 156 Accessories BERNINA artista Embroidery Software...
... the embroidery module. The finished designs you have created are all on your BERNINA dealer for other accessories for symbol) Embroidery Design (PC) Saving Options • on PC • on artista 640 embroidery computer • on the right hand side of embroidery computer (look for your embroidery computer! Ask your own. The BERNINA artista embroidery software includes user instructions! 156 Accessories BERNINA artista Embroidery Software...
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... Index 175 A Accessories 154-156 • artista Embroidery Software 156 • Embroidery Mega-Hoop 155 • Embroidery Sticks 155 • Suitcase System 154 Accessory Box 4 Accessories Embroidery 110-111 Accessories Sewing 4-5 Alphabets, Lettering for Embroidery 137-140 • Altering Lettering 138 •...61 • Summary 59 Altering Motifs 132-133 Altering Stitch Length 22 Altering Stitch Width 22 Attaching the Embroidery Module 112 B Balance Basting Stitch Blind Hem Bobbin Case: removing/inserting Bobbin Thread Cutter Bringing up the Lower Thread...
... Index 175 A Accessories 154-156 • artista Embroidery Software 156 • Embroidery Mega-Hoop 155 • Embroidery Sticks 155 • Suitcase System 154 Accessory Box 4 Accessories Embroidery 110-111 Accessories Sewing 4-5 Alphabets, Lettering for Embroidery 137-140 • Altering Lettering 138 •...61 • Summary 59 Altering Motifs 132-133 Altering Stitch Length 22 Altering Stitch Width 22 Attaching the Embroidery Module 112 B Balance Basting Stitch Blind Hem Bobbin Case: removing/inserting Bobbin Thread Cutter Bringing up the Lower Thread...