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... the appliance with same type rated 5 watts/12V. Keep the instruction at a suitable place that they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use outdoors. 15.
... the appliance with same type rated 5 watts/12V. Keep the instruction at a suitable place that they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use outdoors. 15.
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..., hazardous substances can leak into the groundwater and get into the food chain, damaging your health and well-being. Never place anything on cord. Environmentalprotection BERNINA is legally obligated to the off ("O") position, then remove plug from outlet. 17. Use only identical replacement parts. This sewing machine is marked with double...
..., hazardous substances can leak into the groundwater and get into the food chain, damaging your health and well-being. Never place anything on cord. Environmentalprotection BERNINA is legally obligated to the off ("O") position, then remove plug from outlet. 17. Use only identical replacement parts. This sewing machine is marked with double...
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...Presser foot 9. Stitch length dial 16. Stitch display 18. Pattern selector dial 21. Thread tension dial 6. Stitch width dial (model 15 only) 17. Handle 25. Thread guide 2. Reverse sewing lever 7. Sewing table and accessory box 11. Bobbin winder 14. Thread cutter 8.... Handwheel 20. 10 12 15 EN Overview 1. Presser foot pressure 3. Hole for second spool pin 13. Bobbin stopper 15. Needle threader 19. Main plug socket 24. Presser foot lever 1 4 502020.75.24_021V4D0101_1010_IM_bernette ...
...Presser foot 9. Stitch length dial 16. Stitch display 18. Pattern selector dial 21. Thread tension dial 6. Stitch width dial (model 15 only) 17. Handle 25. Thread guide 2. Reverse sewing lever 7. Sewing table and accessory box 11. Bobbin winder 14. Thread cutter 8.... Handwheel 20. 10 12 15 EN Overview 1. Presser foot pressure 3. Hole for second spool pin 13. Bobbin stopper 15. Needle threader 19. Main plug socket 24. Presser foot lever 1 4 502020.75.24_021V4D0101_1010_IM_bernette ...
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Pack of needles (3x) 6. L-screwdriver 7. Bobbin (3x) 10. Darning plate Optional accessories * 15. Cording foot 20. 1 6 10 12 EN Accessories Standard accessories 1. Seam ripper/ brush 9. Second spool pin 12. Blind hem foot (L) 19. Twin needle 25. Button sewing ... pin felt 14. Walking foot 24. Buttonhole foot (B) 5. Satin stitch foot (transparent) * Optional accessories are not included. It must be bought separately. ** Optional accessory for bernette 10. 502020.75.24_021V4D0101_1010_IM_bernette 10 12 15_EN_DE_NL_FR Oil bottle 8.
Pack of needles (3x) 6. L-screwdriver 7. Bobbin (3x) 10. Darning plate Optional accessories * 15. Cording foot 20. 1 6 10 12 EN Accessories Standard accessories 1. Seam ripper/ brush 9. Second spool pin 12. Blind hem foot (L) 19. Twin needle 25. Button sewing ... pin felt 14. Walking foot 24. Buttonhole foot (B) 5. Satin stitch foot (transparent) * Optional accessories are not included. It must be bought separately. ** Optional accessory for bernette 10. 502020.75.24_021V4D0101_1010_IM_bernette 10 12 15_EN_DE_NL_FR Oil bottle 8.
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.... 18 502020.75.24_021V4D0101_1010_IM_bernette 10 12 15_EN_DE_NL_FR All purpose foot (J) 2. Oil bottle 10 Seam ripper/ brush 11 Bobbin (3x) 12. 15 EN Accessories Standard accessories 1. Buttonhole foot (B) 5. Overcasting foot (G) 7. Spool holder 15. Darning/ Embroidery foot 23. Twin needle * Optional accessories are not included. Pack of needles (3x) 8 L-screwdriver 9. Invisible Zipperfoot 20. Zipper...
.... 18 502020.75.24_021V4D0101_1010_IM_bernette 10 12 15_EN_DE_NL_FR All purpose foot (J) 2. Oil bottle 10 Seam ripper/ brush 11 Bobbin (3x) 12. 15 EN Accessories Standard accessories 1. Buttonhole foot (B) 5. Overcasting foot (G) 7. Spool holder 15. Darning/ Embroidery foot 23. Twin needle * Optional accessories are not included. Pack of needles (3x) 8 L-screwdriver 9. Invisible Zipperfoot 20. Zipper...
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10 12 15 EN Sewing table Hold the snap-in sewing table horizontal, and push it in the direction of the arrow. (1) The inside of the snap-in sewing table can be utilized as an accessory box. 502020.75.24_021V4D0101_1010_IM_bernette 10 12 15_EN_DE_NL_FR 20
10 12 15 EN Sewing table Hold the snap-in sewing table horizontal, and push it in the direction of the arrow. (1) The inside of the snap-in sewing table can be utilized as an accessory box. 502020.75.24_021V4D0101_1010_IM_bernette 10 12 15_EN_DE_NL_FR 20
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...: Unplug power cord when machine is wider than the other). Machine is switched off. The optimal operation temperature for power and light on . 10 12 15 EN Connecting machine to power source Connect the machine to a power source as to connect machine to power source. Foot control Foot control regulates the...
...: Unplug power cord when machine is wider than the other). Machine is switched off. The optimal operation temperature for power and light on . 10 12 15 EN Connecting machine to power source Connect the machine to a power source as to connect machine to power source. Foot control Foot control regulates the...
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... sewing very thin fabric, loosen the pressure by turning it can be adj. Note : The neutral position of the work. according your needs. 10 12 15 EN Two-step presser foot lever When sewing several layers or thick fabrics, the presser foot can be raised to a second stage for easy positioning...
... sewing very thin fabric, loosen the pressure by turning it can be adj. Note : The neutral position of the work. according your needs. 10 12 15 EN Two-step presser foot lever When sewing several layers or thick fabrics, the presser foot can be raised to a second stage for easy positioning...
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Release the pressure foot by raising lever (e) located at the back of the operations below. Adjust the distance as illustrated. 10 12 15 EN Attaching the presser foot holder Attention: Turn power switch to the presser foot bar (a). (1) Tighten the fixation screw. (A) Attaching the presser foot: Lower the ...
Release the pressure foot by raising lever (e) located at the back of the operations below. Adjust the distance as illustrated. 10 12 15 EN Attaching the presser foot holder Attention: Turn power switch to the presser foot bar (a). (1) Tighten the fixation screw. (A) Attaching the presser foot: Lower the ...
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... thread to the left , and pass it . To start sewing, push the bobbin winder spindle to the right till you reach the bobbin. 3. 10 12 15 EN Winding the bobbin 1. Place an empty bobbin on the bobbin inside out and hold the thread. The bobbin will stop winding when it is...
... thread to the left , and pass it . To start sewing, push the bobbin winder spindle to the right till you reach the bobbin. 3. 10 12 15 EN Winding the bobbin 1. Place an empty bobbin on the bobbin inside out and hold the thread. The bobbin will stop winding when it is...
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10 12 15 EN Inserting bobbin When inserting or removing the bobbin, the needle must be fully raised. - Attention: Turn power switch to off ("O") before inserting or removing ...
10 12 15 EN Inserting bobbin When inserting or removing the bobbin, the needle must be fully raised. - Attention: Turn power switch to off ("O") before inserting or removing ...
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.... C/D.Insert the needle as far up as illustrated: A. Needles must be towards the back. Damaged points 32 502020.75.24_021V4D0101_1010_IM_bernette 10 12 15_EN_DE_NL_FR 10 12 15 EN Inserting the needle Attention: Turn power switch to "O" before inserting or removing the needle. Bent needles B. Change the needle regularly, especially if it is...
.... C/D.Insert the needle as far up as illustrated: A. Needles must be towards the back. Damaged points 32 502020.75.24_021V4D0101_1010_IM_bernette 10 12 15_EN_DE_NL_FR 10 12 15 EN Inserting the needle Attention: Turn power switch to "O" before inserting or removing the needle. Bent needles B. Change the needle regularly, especially if it is...
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... up to be in the take -up lever (C). 4. Place spool on pin using the thread cutter (E). 34 502020.75.24_021V4D0101_1010_IM_bernette 10 12 15_EN_DE_NL_FR 10 12 15 EN Threading the upper thread Caution: - To release the upper thread tension the presser foot lever has to the left of upper thread tension. 2. Insert...
... up to be in the take -up lever (C). 4. Place spool on pin using the thread cutter (E). 34 502020.75.24_021V4D0101_1010_IM_bernette 10 12 15_EN_DE_NL_FR 10 12 15 EN Threading the upper thread Caution: - To release the upper thread tension the presser foot lever has to the left of upper thread tension. 2. Insert...
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Take the thread in front of the needle so that the thread will insert into the hook (D) from bottom to "O"! 36 502020.75.24_021V4D0101_1010_IM_bernette 10 12 15_EN_DE_NL_FR 10 12 15 EN Needle threader - Take the thread round the hook (C). - Attention: Turn power switch to top. - Raise the needle to the threading position (B). - Press lever (A) right down . - Release lever (A). - Pull the thread through the needle eye. The threader automatically swings to its highest position. -
Take the thread in front of the needle so that the thread will insert into the hook (D) from bottom to "O"! 36 502020.75.24_021V4D0101_1010_IM_bernette 10 12 15_EN_DE_NL_FR 10 12 15 EN Needle threader - Take the thread round the hook (C). - Attention: Turn power switch to top. - Raise the needle to the threading position (B). - Press lever (A) right down . - Release lever (A). - Pull the thread through the needle eye. The threader automatically swings to its highest position. -
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... vary when using a thread (Metrosene 100/2). Normal upper thread tension. (A1) B. To increase the tension, turn the dial to the next number up. 10 12 15 EN Upper thread tension Basic thread tension setting: "4". The upper thread tension is too tight, decrease setting. (B1) Note: The tension is too loose, increase...
... vary when using a thread (Metrosene 100/2). Normal upper thread tension. (A1) B. To increase the tension, turn the dial to the next number up. 10 12 15 EN Upper thread tension Basic thread tension setting: "4". The upper thread tension is too tight, decrease setting. (B1) Note: The tension is too loose, increase...
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Lay both threads to the back under the presser foot. 502020.75.24_021V4D0101_1010_IM_bernette 10 12 15_EN_DE_NL_FR 40 Caution: When starting to sew do not pull on the upper thread to bring the lower thread up through the stitch plate hole. 10 12 15 EN Bringing up , however does not have to. Turn the handwheel forward until the needle is raised, (1) again. Pull on the taut threads under the presser foot. (2) Note: When the excess thread was cut, the thread can be brought up the lower thread Hold the upper thread with the left hand.
Lay both threads to the back under the presser foot. 502020.75.24_021V4D0101_1010_IM_bernette 10 12 15_EN_DE_NL_FR 40 Caution: When starting to sew do not pull on the upper thread to bring the lower thread up through the stitch plate hole. 10 12 15 EN Bringing up , however does not have to. Turn the handwheel forward until the needle is raised, (1) again. Pull on the taut threads under the presser foot. (2) Note: When the excess thread was cut, the thread can be brought up the lower thread Hold the upper thread with the left hand.
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... the presser foot and remove the work (2) Turn the handwheel towards the back. Release the lever and the machine will sew forwards again. 10 12 15 EN Beginning the seam Place fabric approximately 1cm (1/2") inward from the outer edge under the presser foot. Press the reverse sewing lever (A) while sewing backwards...
... the presser foot and remove the work (2) Turn the handwheel towards the back. Release the lever and the machine will sew forwards again. 10 12 15 EN Beginning the seam Place fabric approximately 1cm (1/2") inward from the outer edge under the presser foot. Press the reverse sewing lever (A) while sewing backwards...
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darning or free-hand embroidery), the darning plate must be used. Install the darning plate as illustrated. 10 12 EN Darning Plate For certain types of work, (e.g. For normal sewing, remove the darning plate. 44 502020.75.24_021V4D0101_1010_IM_bernette 10 12 15_EN_DE_NL_FR
darning or free-hand embroidery), the darning plate must be used. Install the darning plate as illustrated. 10 12 EN Darning Plate For certain types of work, (e.g. For normal sewing, remove the darning plate. 44 502020.75.24_021V4D0101_1010_IM_bernette 10 12 15_EN_DE_NL_FR
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To raise (a) and lower (b) feed dog. 46 502020.75.24_021V4D0101_1010_IM_bernette 10 12 15_EN_DE_NL_FR 15 EN How to drop feed dog For ordinary sewing, keep the feed dog up, for freehand embroidery, sewing on buttons and darning, drop the feed dog.
To raise (a) and lower (b) feed dog. 46 502020.75.24_021V4D0101_1010_IM_bernette 10 12 15_EN_DE_NL_FR 15 EN How to drop feed dog For ordinary sewing, keep the feed dog up, for freehand embroidery, sewing on buttons and darning, drop the feed dog.
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15 EN Adjust pattern balance If the decorative stitch patterns or buttonhole are uneven when sewing with particular fabrics, turn the feed balancing dial* with a screwdriver ...
15 EN Adjust pattern balance If the decorative stitch patterns or buttonhole are uneven when sewing with particular fabrics, turn the feed balancing dial* with a screwdriver ...