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... buttons Memory 5-7 8-9 10-17 17 18-19 20-21 22 57-58 23 24-25 26-29 Applications Stitch selection 430 / 440 QE / 450 Temporary altered stitch memory Application of buttonholes / Eyelets / Button sew - on 30-32 33 34-47 48 49-56 All about embroidery Details Accessories ... 78 79-80 81-83 Contents 3 4 - 22 23 - 29 30 - 56 59 - 80 84 - 85 032907.52.04_1103_a430_a440_a450_EN Your sewing computer Accessories Details aurora 430 / 440 QE / 450 Setting up the embroidery computer Important embroidery information Embroidery operating requirements Bernina embroidery software Software -
... buttons Memory 5-7 8-9 10-17 17 18-19 20-21 22 57-58 23 24-25 26-29 Applications Stitch selection 430 / 440 QE / 450 Temporary altered stitch memory Application of buttonholes / Eyelets / Button sew - on 30-32 33 34-47 48 49-56 All about embroidery Details Accessories ... 78 79-80 81-83 Contents 3 4 - 22 23 - 29 30 - 56 59 - 80 84 - 85 032907.52.04_1103_a430_a440_a450_EN Your sewing computer Accessories Details aurora 430 / 440 QE / 450 Setting up the embroidery computer Important embroidery information Embroidery operating requirements Bernina embroidery software Software -
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... the safety instructions! Additional informa28 tion on the relevant page. Text Herbert Stolz Drawings Müller-Melzer ID, Kreuzlingen Design concept Susanne Ribi Copyright 2008 BERNINA International AG, Steckborn 032907.52.04_1103_a430_a440_a450_EN All rights reserved. ponding subject you will find on the corres- Please refer to signs & Supplementary information! 27 Helpful...
... the safety instructions! Additional informa28 tion on the relevant page. Text Herbert Stolz Drawings Müller-Melzer ID, Kreuzlingen Design concept Susanne Ribi Copyright 2008 BERNINA International AG, Steckborn 032907.52.04_1103_a430_a440_a450_EN All rights reserved. ponding subject you will find on the corres- Please refer to signs & Supplementary information! 27 Helpful...
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... presser foot lifter • slide-on table • seam guide for slide-on table • Instructional presentation CD-ROM • Stitch-pattern card 1 A aurora 430 / 440 QE 2 11 A B B aurora 450 Presser feet* 1430/440 , 1C450 Reverse pattern foot Straight stitch Practical and decorative stitch Quilt stitch • Eyelets • Securing 2430 , 2A450 Overlock...
... presser foot lifter • slide-on table • seam guide for slide-on table • Instructional presentation CD-ROM • Stitch-pattern card 1 A aurora 430 / 440 QE 2 11 A B B aurora 450 Presser feet* 1430/440 , 1C450 Reverse pattern foot Straight stitch Practical and decorative stitch Quilt stitch • Eyelets • Securing 2430 , 2A450 Overlock...
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button 30 Pattern end button 31 Quick reverse button 32 FHS (Free Hand System) connection Back view 33 Horizontal spool pin 34 Carrying handle 35 Rear thread guideng 36 CFL sewing light 37 Slide-on table socket 38 Bobbin pre-tension Side view (Head frame) 39 Tension adjustment wheel 40 Presser foot pressure 41 Presser foot lifter 42 Thread cutter on head frame 43 Magnifying glass holder Side view (handwheel) 44 Handwheel 45 Spool pin (vertical, collapsible) 46 Power switch on /off switch and thread cutter 14 Stitch selection buttons 15 «clr» (clear) button 16 #-button (hash) 17 ...
button 30 Pattern end button 31 Quick reverse button 32 FHS (Free Hand System) connection Back view 33 Horizontal spool pin 34 Carrying handle 35 Rear thread guideng 36 CFL sewing light 37 Slide-on table socket 38 Bobbin pre-tension Side view (Head frame) 39 Tension adjustment wheel 40 Presser foot pressure 41 Presser foot lifter 42 Thread cutter on head frame 43 Magnifying glass holder Side view (handwheel) 44 Handwheel 45 Spool pin (vertical, collapsible) 46 Power switch on /off switch and thread cutter 14 Stitch selection buttons 15 «clr» (clear) button 16 #-button (hash) 17 ...
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... FHS if necessary. The sewing computer must ONLY be replaced by an authorized technician. with your knee in your knee push lever to an authorized BERNINA dealer! your hands remain free to guide the fabric • with your normal sitting position Slide-on table Always raise needle and presser foot when...
... FHS if necessary. The sewing computer must ONLY be replaced by an authorized technician. with your knee in your knee push lever to an authorized BERNINA dealer! your hands remain free to guide the fabric • with your normal sitting position Slide-on table Always raise needle and presser foot when...
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Threading the Double Needle Setting up the sewing computer 13 A Threading the First Thread • place thread spool on horizontal 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 by guiding two threads on the left needle • threads must not be twisted together & By using the Supplementary thread guide (special accessories), thread winds off the spool much easier. A Threading the Triple Needle • two thread spools and one full bobbin are needed • place one thread ...
Threading the Double Needle Setting up the sewing computer 13 A Threading the First Thread • place thread spool on horizontal 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 by guiding two threads on the left needle • threads must not be twisted together & By using the Supplementary thread guide (special accessories), thread winds off the spool much easier. A Threading the Triple Needle • two thread spools and one full bobbin are needed • place one thread ...
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... the needle • flat side of the bobbin case • remove case * pictures = aurora 450 To insert the bobbin case • hold the bobbin case latch • aurora 430 / 440 QE: the finger on the case should point upwards • aurora 450: bobbin case opening points up as the loose end is just the right...
... the needle • flat side of the bobbin case • remove case * pictures = aurora 450 To insert the bobbin case • hold the bobbin case latch • aurora 430 / 440 QE: the finger on the case should point upwards • aurora 450: bobbin case opening points up as the loose end is just the right...
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... has too much play an important role. Too thick thread or too fine needle The thread rubs on the selected thread and fabric. Needle summary BERNINA requires needle system 130/705 H. Checking the needle condition The needle condition should travel smoothly down the long groove on the front of the groove...
... has too much play an important role. Too thick thread or too fine needle The thread rubs on the selected thread and fabric. Needle summary BERNINA requires needle system 130/705 H. Checking the needle condition The needle condition should travel smoothly down the long groove on the front of the groove...
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... A B Example B: Combining stitch and function (Mirror image) and sewing continuously • program desired stitch, e.g. No. 155 (440) or 126 • select stitch, e.g. Memory 27 aurora 430 / 440 QE aurora 450 Example A: Example A: Sewing a stitch combination conti- nuously nuously • press the -button • press the -button • select stitch, e.g. stitch No. 92 (440...
... A B Example B: Combining stitch and function (Mirror image) and sewing continuously • program desired stitch, e.g. No. 155 (440) or 126 • select stitch, e.g. Memory 27 aurora 430 / 440 QE aurora 450 Example A: Example A: Sewing a stitch combination conti- nuously nuously • press the -button • press the -button • select stitch, e.g. stitch No. 92 (440...
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...; during the process of saving an hourglass is visible on the display • trim connecting threads Block capitals A Double block capitals A Script (Italics) Kyrillic capitals (450) 032907.52.04_1103_a430_a440_a450_EN
...; during the process of saving an hourglass is visible on the display • trim connecting threads Block capitals A Double block capitals A Script (Italics) Kyrillic capitals (450) 032907.52.04_1103_a430_a440_a450_EN
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...size and type suitable for the fabric selected Thread: cotton or polyester Feed dog: up Presser foot: 430 / 440 QE: Reverse pattern foot No. 1 450: Reverse pattern foot No. 1C Securing stitch • for all fabrics • secures beginning and end of seam Sewing long seams • quicker securing... stitch forward Darning program Stitch: Needle: Thread: Feed dog: Presser foot: 430: Darning program No. 18 440 QE: Darning program No. 20 450: Darning program No. 22 size and type suitable for more information on head frame; Darning with slide No. 3A • only for small tears...
...size and type suitable for the fabric selected Thread: cotton or polyester Feed dog: up Presser foot: 430 / 440 QE: Reverse pattern foot No. 1 450: Reverse pattern foot No. 1C Securing stitch • for all fabrics • secures beginning and end of seam Sewing long seams • quicker securing... stitch forward Darning program Stitch: Needle: Thread: Feed dog: Presser foot: 430: Darning program No. 18 440 QE: Darning program No. 20 450: Darning program No. 22 size and type suitable for more information on head frame; Darning with slide No. 3A • only for small tears...
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Application Preparation & • it is not possible to switch to BSR mode, once a buttonhole is selected • select straight stitch first • lower the feed dog • presser foot pressure must be reduced depending on the fabric type and thickness • attach the desired presser foot sole to the BSR presser foot • removing sole: press both buttons (see arrows) on each side of 1mm - 1.5mm is suggested Using the following functions in the groove until it clicks into place • «BSR» blinks on the left side on the display = the sewing computer stops ...
Application Preparation & • it is not possible to switch to BSR mode, once a buttonhole is selected • select straight stitch first • lower the feed dog • presser foot pressure must be reduced depending on the fabric type and thickness • attach the desired presser foot sole to the BSR presser foot • removing sole: press both buttons (see arrows) on each side of 1mm - 1.5mm is suggested Using the following functions in the groove until it clicks into place • «BSR» blinks on the left side on the display = the sewing computer stops ...
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#VUUPOIPMFT #VUUPOIPMFT 3 2 1 BVSPSB /P 4UBOEBSECVUUPOIPMF /P /BSSPXCVUUPOIPMF /P 4USFUDICVUUPOIPMF /P ,FZIPMFCVUUPOIPMF /P 4USBJHIUTUJUDICVUUPOIPMF /P )BOEMPPLCVUUPOIPMF BVSPSB2& /P 4UBOEBSECVUUPOIPMF /P /BSSPXCVUUPOIPMF /P 4USFUDICVUUPOIPMF /P 3PVOECVUUPOIPMF /P ,FZIPMFCVUUPOIPMF /P 4USBJHIUTUJUDICVUUPOIPMF /P )BOEMPPLCVUUPOIPMF BVSPSB No. 10 Standard buttonhole No. 11 Narrow buttonhole No. 12 Stretch buttonhole No. 13 Round buttonhole No. 14 Round buttonhole with square end No. ...
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sew the top bartack and the second bead, stop the sewing computer • press the Quick reverse button 2. sew bartack and securing stitches 032907.52.04_1103_a430_a440_a450_EN 4-step standard buttonhole 5 step keyhole buttonhole Buttonholes 53 1. sew the eye and the first bead in reverse, stop the sewing computer at the keyhole • press the Quick reverse button 4. sew straight stitch forwards and stop the sewing computer at the first stitch (buttonhole begin ) • press the Quick reverse button 3. sew reverse straight stitch, stop the sewing computer at the ...
sew the top bartack and the second bead, stop the sewing computer • press the Quick reverse button 2. sew bartack and securing stitches 032907.52.04_1103_a430_a440_a450_EN 4-step standard buttonhole 5 step keyhole buttonhole Buttonholes 53 1. sew the eye and the first bead in reverse, stop the sewing computer at the keyhole • press the Quick reverse button 4. sew straight stitch forwards and stop the sewing computer at the first stitch (buttonhole begin ) • press the Quick reverse button 3. sew reverse straight stitch, stop the sewing computer at the ...
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the sewing computer sews reverse straight stitch automatically & Deleting the programming Press the «clr»-button to press the Quick reverse button) 1. sew the straight stitch forward, stop the sewing computer • press the Quick reverse button • «auto» is indicated on the display = buttonhole length is programmed 2. sews bartack and securing stitches • the sewing computer stops and returns automatically to buttonhole begin • all subsequent buttonholes will be sewn to exactly the same length (without pressing the Quick reverse button)...
the sewing computer sews reverse straight stitch automatically & Deleting the programming Press the «clr»-button to press the Quick reverse button) 1. sew the straight stitch forward, stop the sewing computer • press the Quick reverse button • «auto» is indicated on the display = buttonhole length is programmed 2. sews bartack and securing stitches • the sewing computer stops and returns automatically to buttonhole begin • all subsequent buttonholes will be sewn to exactly the same length (without pressing the Quick reverse button)...
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...Stitch: Stitch width: Needle: Thread: Feed dog: Presser foot: 430: Button sew-on program No. 16 440 QE: Button sew-on program No. 17 450: Button sew-on program No. 19 depends on distance between the holes size and type suitable for the fabric selected cotton or polyester down Darning...-zag eyelet No. 20 size and type suitable for the fabric selected cotton / polyester up 430 / 440 QE: Reverse pattern foot No. 1 450: Reverse pattern foot No. 1C Sewn eyelet • opening for the next button 032907.52.04_1103_a430_a440_a450_EN hold the threads when starting to the wrong side...
...Stitch: Stitch width: Needle: Thread: Feed dog: Presser foot: 430: Button sew-on program No. 16 440 QE: Button sew-on program No. 17 450: Button sew-on program No. 19 depends on distance between the holes size and type suitable for the fabric selected cotton or polyester down Darning...-zag eyelet No. 20 size and type suitable for the fabric selected cotton / polyester up 430 / 440 QE: Reverse pattern foot No. 1 450: Reverse pattern foot No. 1C Sewn eyelet • opening for the next button 032907.52.04_1103_a430_a440_a450_EN hold the threads when starting to the wrong side...
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pull over upper thread spool for even spooling Embroidery software BERNINA / mouse pad USB connecting cable for upper thread spools - 60 Standard accessories Standard accessories Large oval embroidery hoop (145x255mm) Template for embroidery hoop Embroidery presser foot No. 26 Embroidery needle range Art Design V1 Embroidery Software Net for PC embroidery software Carrying bag 032907.52.04_1103_a430_a440_a450_EN
pull over upper thread spool for even spooling Embroidery software BERNINA / mouse pad USB connecting cable for upper thread spools - 60 Standard accessories Standard accessories Large oval embroidery hoop (145x255mm) Template for embroidery hoop Embroidery presser foot No. 26 Embroidery needle range Art Design V1 Embroidery Software Net for PC embroidery software Carrying bag 032907.52.04_1103_a430_a440_a450_EN