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...cord or plug, if it is not intended for its intended use by or near children and infirm persons. 3. Always use outdoors. 15. Do not use the proper needle plate. Always unplug before cleaning. 3. Children should be left unattended when plugged in the needle area,...Return the appliance to break. 9. Special care is being administered. 502020.75.24_021V4D0101_1010_IM_bernette 10 12 15_EN_DE_NL_FR Do not use of the sewing machine and foot controller free from all instructions before using this manual. Never drop or insert any object into water. DANGER- Use ...
...cord or plug, if it is not intended for its intended use by or near children and infirm persons. 3. Always use outdoors. 15. Do not use the proper needle plate. Always unplug before cleaning. 3. Children should be left unattended when plugged in the needle area,...Return the appliance to break. 9. Special care is being administered. 502020.75.24_021V4D0101_1010_IM_bernette 10 12 15_EN_DE_NL_FR Do not use of the sewing machine and foot controller free from all instructions before using this manual. Never drop or insert any object into water. DANGER- Use ...
Instruction Manual
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...U.S.A / Canada). Never place anything on cord. See instructions for grounding be replaced by qualified service personnel. Environmentalprotection BERNINA is provided on the product. If electrical appliances are provided instead of electrical appliances as unsorted municipal waste, use only..... Do not unplug by continuously improving product design and our technology of the environment. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This sewing machine is legally obligated to minimize the environmental impact of charge. 502020.75.24_021V4D0101_1010_IM_bernette 10 12 15_EN_DE_NL_FR When...
...U.S.A / Canada). Never place anything on cord. See instructions for grounding be replaced by qualified service personnel. Environmentalprotection BERNINA is provided on the product. If electrical appliances are provided instead of electrical appliances as unsorted municipal waste, use only..... Do not unplug by continuously improving product design and our technology of the environment. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This sewing machine is legally obligated to minimize the environmental impact of charge. 502020.75.24_021V4D0101_1010_IM_bernette 10 12 15_EN_DE_NL_FR When...
Instruction Manual
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... selector dial 21. Power switch 23. Thread take-up lever 5. Stitch width dial (model 15 only) 17. Main plug socket 24. Thread cutter 8. 10 12 15 EN Overview 1. Presser foot pressure 3. Sewing table and accessory box 11. Bobbin stopper 15. Presser foot lever 1 4 502020.75.24_021V4D0101_1010_IM_bernette 10 12 15_EN_DE_NL_FR Stitch display 18. Thread tension...
... selector dial 21. Power switch 23. Thread take-up lever 5. Stitch width dial (model 15 only) 17. Main plug socket 24. Thread cutter 8. 10 12 15 EN Overview 1. Presser foot pressure 3. Sewing table and accessory box 11. Bobbin stopper 15. Presser foot lever 1 4 502020.75.24_021V4D0101_1010_IM_bernette 10 12 15_EN_DE_NL_FR Stitch display 18. Thread tension...
Instruction Manual
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...Bobbin (3x) 10. Hemmer foot 18. Quilting foot 1/4" 22. Twin needle 25. It must be bought separately. ** Optional accessory for bernette 10. 502020.75.24_021V4D0101_1010_IM_bernette 10 12 15_EN_DE_NL_FR Spool holder 13. Satin stitch foot 16. Blind hem foot (L) 19. Darning/ Embroidery foot 23... foot (J) 2. Pack of needles (3x) 6. Spool pin felt 14. Buttonhole foot (B) 5. Walking foot 24. Button sewing foot 4. Second spool pin 12. Invisible Zipperfoot 21. Cording foot 20. 1 6 10 12 EN Accessories Standard accessories 1. Darning plate Optional ...
...Bobbin (3x) 10. Hemmer foot 18. Quilting foot 1/4" 22. Twin needle 25. It must be bought separately. ** Optional accessory for bernette 10. 502020.75.24_021V4D0101_1010_IM_bernette 10 12 15_EN_DE_NL_FR Spool holder 13. Satin stitch foot 16. Blind hem foot (L) 19. Darning/ Embroidery foot 23... foot (J) 2. Pack of needles (3x) 6. Spool pin felt 14. Buttonhole foot (B) 5. Walking foot 24. Button sewing foot 4. Second spool pin 12. Invisible Zipperfoot 21. Cording foot 20. 1 6 10 12 EN Accessories Standard accessories 1. Darning plate Optional ...
Instruction Manual
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... bottle 10 Seam ripper/ brush 11 Bobbin (3x) 12. Spool pin felt Optional accessories * 16. Cording foot 19. Button sewing foot 4. Overcasting foot (G) 7. Blind hem foot (L) 18. Twin needle * Optional accessories are not included. Satin stitch foot 6. 15 EN Accessories Standard accessories 1. All purpose foot (J) 2. Pack of needles (3x) 8 L-screwdriver 9. Spool holder...
... bottle 10 Seam ripper/ brush 11 Bobbin (3x) 12. Spool pin felt Optional accessories * 16. Cording foot 19. Button sewing foot 4. Overcasting foot (G) 7. Blind hem foot (L) 18. Twin needle * Optional accessories are not included. Satin stitch foot 6. 15 EN Accessories Standard accessories 1. All purpose foot (J) 2. Pack of needles (3x) 8 L-screwdriver 9. Spool holder...
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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
Instruction Manual
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...foot controller KD-1902 (110-120V area) / KD-2902 (220-240V area) manufactured by ZHEJIANG FOUNDER MOTOR CORPORATION Ltd. (China). 10 12 15 EN Connecting machine to power source Connect the machine to a power source as to connect machine to power source. Unplug power cord when machine is... the plug in use . Attention: Unplug power cord when machine is switched on . (1) Position 0 - Machine is wider than the other). Machine and sewing light is not in a polarized outlet only one blade is switched off. To reduce the risk of this plug will fit in use . If the...
...foot controller KD-1902 (110-120V area) / KD-2902 (220-240V area) manufactured by ZHEJIANG FOUNDER MOTOR CORPORATION Ltd. (China). 10 12 15 EN Connecting machine to power source Connect the machine to a power source as to connect machine to power source. Unplug power cord when machine is... the plug in use . Attention: Unplug power cord when machine is switched on . (1) Position 0 - Machine is wider than the other). Machine and sewing light is not in a polarized outlet only one blade is switched off. To reduce the risk of this plug will fit in use . If the...
Instruction Manual
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... requires no particular adjustment for heavy fabric, tighten by turning the screw counter clockwise, and for regular sewing. Note : The neutral position of the work. 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...
... requires no particular adjustment for heavy fabric, tighten by turning the screw counter clockwise, and for regular sewing. Note : The neutral position of the work. 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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...empty bobbin in "bobbin winding" position, the machine and the handwheel can not be operated. Push the bobbin to "sewing position" and remove it. The bobbin will stop winding when it through one of the holes on the spindle. 2. ... winder tension. Press the foot control gently. Push the bobbin to the left (sewing position). 28 502020.75.24_021V4D0101_1010_IM_bernette 10 12 15_EN_DE_NL_FR To start sewing, push the bobbin winder spindle to the right till you reach the bobbin. 3.... bobbin. Please note: When the bobbin winder spindle is full. 10 12 15 EN Winding the bobbin 1.
...empty bobbin in "bobbin winding" position, the machine and the handwheel can not be operated. Push the bobbin to "sewing position" and remove it. The bobbin will stop winding when it through one of the holes on the spindle. 2. ... winder tension. Press the foot control gently. Push the bobbin to the left (sewing position). 28 502020.75.24_021V4D0101_1010_IM_bernette 10 12 15_EN_DE_NL_FR To start sewing, push the bobbin winder spindle to the right till you reach the bobbin. 3.... bobbin. Please note: When the bobbin winder spindle is full. 10 12 15 EN Winding the bobbin 1.
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... is too tight, decrease setting. (B1) Note: The tension is too loose, increase setting. (C1) C. The upper thread tension is factory set for best possible sewing results using other or different types of thread, and it may be necessary to adjust tension to the next number up. To increase the tension... number down. To reduce the tension, turn the dial to suit the fabric and stitch type. 38 502020.75.24_021V4D0101_1010_IM_bernette 10 12 15_EN_DE_NL_FR 10 12 15 EN Upper thread tension Basic thread tension setting: "4".
... is too tight, decrease setting. (B1) Note: The tension is too loose, increase setting. (C1) C. The upper thread tension is factory set for best possible sewing results using other or different types of thread, and it may be necessary to adjust tension to the next number up. To increase the tension... number down. To reduce the tension, turn the dial to suit the fabric and stitch type. 38 502020.75.24_021V4D0101_1010_IM_bernette 10 12 15_EN_DE_NL_FR 10 12 15 EN Upper thread tension Basic thread tension setting: "4".
Instruction Manual
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Pull on the taut threads under the presser foot. (2) Note: When the excess thread was cut, the thread can be brought up through the stitch plate hole. Lay both threads to . Caution: When starting to sew do not pull on the upper thread to bring the lower thread up , however does not have to the back under the presser foot. 502020.75.24_021V4D0101_1010_IM_bernette 10 12 15_EN_DE_NL_FR 40 Turn the handwheel forward until the needle is raised, (1) again. 10 12 15 EN Bringing up the lower thread Hold the upper thread with the left hand.
Pull on the taut threads under the presser foot. (2) Note: When the excess thread was cut, the thread can be brought up through the stitch plate hole. Lay both threads to . Caution: When starting to sew do not pull on the upper thread to bring the lower thread up , however does not have to the back under the presser foot. 502020.75.24_021V4D0101_1010_IM_bernette 10 12 15_EN_DE_NL_FR 40 Turn the handwheel forward until the needle is raised, (1) again. 10 12 15 EN Bringing up the lower thread Hold the upper thread with the left hand.
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... (3) Cut both threads with the thread cutter (B) located on the left rear side of seam, press down the reverse sewing lever (A). 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. Removing the... the work towards the back. End of seam (1) At the end of the face plate. 42 502020.75.24_021V4D0101_1010_IM_bernette 10 12 15_EN_DE_NL_FR Press the reverse sewing lever (A) while sewing backwards up lever to the fabric edge. Release reverse...
... (3) Cut both threads with the thread cutter (B) located on the left rear side of seam, press down the reverse sewing lever (A). 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. Removing the... the work towards the back. End of seam (1) At the end of the face plate. 42 502020.75.24_021V4D0101_1010_IM_bernette 10 12 15_EN_DE_NL_FR Press the reverse sewing lever (A) while sewing backwards up lever to the fabric edge. Release reverse...
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Install the darning plate as illustrated. 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. 10 12 EN Darning Plate For certain types of work, (e.g.
Install the darning plate as illustrated. 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. 10 12 EN Darning Plate For certain types of work, (e.g.
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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. To raise (a) and lower (b) feed dog. 46 502020.75.24_021V4D0101_1010_IM_bernette 10 12 15_EN_DE_NL_FR
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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 for adjustment. * This dial should usually be in a neutral position. (1) Adjusting distorted stretch stitch patterns ...
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 for adjustment. * This dial should usually be in a neutral position. (1) Adjusting distorted stretch stitch patterns ...
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...fabrics. Heavy duty thread, carpet thread. (Use heavy foot pressure large numbers.) NEEDLE, FABRIC SELECTION Needles HA×1 15×1 15×1/ 130/705H 15×1/ 130/705H (SUK) Explanation Standard sharp needles. Replace needle often (approximately every other garment ) and / or... at first thread breakage or skipped stitches. 502020.75.24_021V4D0101_1010_IM_bernette 10 12 15_EN_DE_NL_FR 50 fabrics. For a perfect sewing result, thread...
...fabrics. Heavy duty thread, carpet thread. (Use heavy foot pressure large numbers.) NEEDLE, FABRIC SELECTION Needles HA×1 15×1 15×1/ 130/705H 15×1/ 130/705H (SUK) Explanation Standard sharp needles. Replace needle often (approximately every other garment ) and / or... at first thread breakage or skipped stitches. 502020.75.24_021V4D0101_1010_IM_bernette 10 12 15_EN_DE_NL_FR 50 fabrics. For a perfect sewing result, thread...
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For twin needle sewing, never set between "0" - "1", the stitches are usually achieved at "2.5" or below. however, the width can be reduced on any patterns. Neat zigzag stitches are very ... is set the width wider than "2.5". Function of stitch length dial while zigzaging The density of zigzag stitches increase as you move zigzag dial from "0" - 15 EN Zigzag stitching Function of stitch width dial The maximum zigzag stitch width for making buttonholes and decorative stitches. 66 502020.75.24_021V4D0101_1010_IM_bernette 10 12...
For twin needle sewing, never set between "0" - "1", the stitches are usually achieved at "2.5" or below. however, the width can be reduced on any patterns. Neat zigzag stitches are very ... is set the width wider than "2.5". Function of stitch length dial while zigzaging The density of zigzag stitches increase as you move zigzag dial from "0" - 15 EN Zigzag stitching Function of stitch width dial The maximum zigzag stitch width for making buttonholes and decorative stitches. 66 502020.75.24_021V4D0101_1010_IM_bernette 10 12...
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...the fabric. Blind hem for firm fabrics. Turn the handwheel forward by turning the knob (4) so that the guide just rests against the fold. Sew slowly, by model 10. 502020.75.24_021V4D0101_1010_IM_bernette 10 12 15_EN_DE_NL_FR 68 For hems, curtains, trousers, skirts, etc. Blind hem/lingerie for stretch ... Note: It takes practice to the left. It should just pierce the fold of the guide. Fold the fabric as illustrated. 10 12 15 EN Blind hem/lingerie stitch Presser foot available as optional accessory. If it does not, adjust the stitch width accordingly. (2) Adjust the guide...
...the fabric. Blind hem for firm fabrics. Turn the handwheel forward by turning the knob (4) so that the guide just rests against the fold. Sew slowly, by model 10. 502020.75.24_021V4D0101_1010_IM_bernette 10 12 15_EN_DE_NL_FR 68 For hems, curtains, trousers, skirts, etc. Blind hem/lingerie for stretch ... Note: It takes practice to the left. It should just pierce the fold of the guide. Fold the fabric as illustrated. 10 12 15 EN Blind hem/lingerie stitch Presser foot available as optional accessory. If it does not, adjust the stitch width accordingly. (2) Adjust the guide...
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"5". (model 15) The stitch width can be adjusted to "S". Stretch overlock: " " For fine knits, jerseys, neck edges, ribbing. (1) Double overlock stitch: " " For fine knits, handknits, seams. (2) All overlock stitches are suitable for sewing and neatening edges and visible seams in one operation. Seams, neatening, visible hems. Turn .... Attention: Use new needles or ball point needles or stretch needle! 70 502020.75.24_021V4D0101_1010_IM_bernette 10 12 15_EN_DE_NL_FR 12 15 EN Overlock stitches Presser foot available as optional accessory. Set stitch width control between "3" -
"5". (model 15) The stitch width can be adjusted to "S". Stretch overlock: " " For fine knits, jerseys, neck edges, ribbing. (1) Double overlock stitch: " " For fine knits, handknits, seams. (2) All overlock stitches are suitable for sewing and neatening edges and visible seams in one operation. Seams, neatening, visible hems. Turn .... Attention: Use new needles or ball point needles or stretch needle! 70 502020.75.24_021V4D0101_1010_IM_bernette 10 12 15_EN_DE_NL_FR 12 15 EN Overlock stitches Presser foot available as optional accessory. Set stitch width control between "3" -
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... the handwheel to the button). Turn the stitch length dial to button sewing foot. Select pattern " " and sew a few securing stitches. Slowly sew on the marked position and lower the foot. Place the button on the button with 4 holes, sew through the back two holes as described. (3) Please note: No "S"... marking is shown on " " or " " and sew a few securing stitches. If a shank is required, place a darning needle on top of the button and sew. (3) For buttons with about 10 stithces. Set the pattern selector knob on the stitch length dial by ...
... the handwheel to the button). Turn the stitch length dial to button sewing foot. Select pattern " " and sew a few securing stitches. Slowly sew on the marked position and lower the foot. Place the button on the button with 4 holes, sew through the back two holes as described. (3) Please note: No "S"... marking is shown on " " or " " and sew a few securing stitches. If a shank is required, place a darning needle on top of the button and sew. (3) For buttons with about 10 stithces. Set the pattern selector knob on the stitch length dial by ...