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... a means for servicing of burns, fire, electrical shock or injury to persons: 11. WARNING To reduce the risk of double-insulated machines. 1. Use only identical replacement parts. Never operate the sewing computer with double insulation (except USA / Canada). Always unplug the sewing ... the sewing computer. 2. An appliance should be left unattended when using the embroidery module. 18. Do not unplug by removing the plug from the electricity supply by pulling on behalf of BERNINA for a doubleinsulated product must be followed, including the following: Read ...
... a means for servicing of burns, fire, electrical shock or injury to persons: 11. WARNING To reduce the risk of double-insulated machines. 1. Use only identical replacement parts. Never operate the sewing computer with double insulation (except USA / Canada). Always unplug the sewing ... the sewing computer. 2. An appliance should be left unattended when using the embroidery module. 18. Do not unplug by removing the plug from the electricity supply by pulling on behalf of BERNINA for a doubleinsulated product must be followed, including the following: Read ...
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...Design Card (optional accessory) 29. Spool holder (large) 5. Hook cover plate release button 17. Pocket for the embroidery carriage behind your machine before starting the machine. • Do not force to move the carriage by hand. • Return the carriage to the idle position... LCD touch panel 2. Face plate 11. Needle plate 14. Needle clamp screw 21. Carrying handle 24. Hole for embroidery) 34. Power switch 33 32. Machine socket 33. Thread guide 8. Needle threader 13. Handwheel 27. USB Stick socket 31. Start/Stop button 18. Spool...
...Design Card (optional accessory) 29. Spool holder (large) 5. Hook cover plate release button 17. Pocket for the embroidery carriage behind your machine before starting the machine. • Do not force to move the carriage by hand. • Return the carriage to the idle position... LCD touch panel 2. Face plate 11. Needle plate 14. Needle clamp screw 21. Carrying handle 24. Hole for embroidery) 34. Power switch 33 32. Machine socket 33. Thread guide 8. Needle threader 13. Handwheel 27. USB Stick socket 31. Start/Stop button 18. Spool...
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...seconds for the pattern selection window to be disabled, if the Metallic Thread Button in the Embroidery Window is activated. Always turn the power switch on. 1. Do not modify the plug in operation, always ...keep your eyes on the embroidery area, and do not use the Automatic Thread Cutter. Power supply plug 5. Note: • When using... (This is the required boot up lever, handwheel or needle. If it - Machine plug 3. Note: The Deco 340 is equipped with an automatic shutdown safety feature to install the proper outlet...
...seconds for the pattern selection window to be disabled, if the Metallic Thread Button in the Embroidery Window is activated. Always turn the power switch on. 1. Do not modify the plug in operation, always ...keep your eyes on the embroidery area, and do not use the Automatic Thread Cutter. Power supply plug 5. Note: • When using... (This is the required boot up lever, handwheel or needle. If it - Machine plug 3. Note: The Deco 340 is equipped with an automatic shutdown safety feature to install the proper outlet...
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... the hole beside the horizontal spool pin. The end of the spool pin 7. Hole To achieve the best embroidery quality, BERNINA recommends to wind the bobbin without unthreading the machine while working with the thread coming off the spool as illustrated. 8. Small spool holder In order to work...2. Hook cover plate 3. Attach the large spool holder, and press it firmly against the spool of the thread, please use only high quality embroidery thread such as Mettler Metrosene+® Poly Sheen®, Isacord When working on the spool pin. The net is also highly recommended. Place ...
... the hole beside the horizontal spool pin. The end of the spool pin 7. Hole To achieve the best embroidery quality, BERNINA recommends to wind the bobbin without unthreading the machine while working with the thread coming off the spool as illustrated. 8. Small spool holder In order to work...2. Hook cover plate 3. Attach the large spool holder, and press it firmly against the spool of the thread, please use only high quality embroidery thread such as Mettler Metrosene+® Poly Sheen®, Isacord When working on the spool pin. The net is also highly recommended. Place ...
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...Bobbin winder spindle Push the spindle to use only high quality bobbin thread such as OESD 41ET/W or Mettler® To achieve the best embroidery quality, BERNINA recommends to the right. Cut the thread close to the left. When the bobbin is filled by rotating the bobbin winder stopper. Press ... for two minutes. Remove the bobbin and cut the thread with the bobbin thread cutter. 3 3. For safety purposes, the motor will stop the machine then return the bobbin winder spindle to the hole in the bobbin from the inside to Embroider 9 1 1 2 Winding the bobbin Guide the thread...
...Bobbin winder spindle Push the spindle to use only high quality bobbin thread such as OESD 41ET/W or Mettler® To achieve the best embroidery quality, BERNINA recommends to the right. Cut the thread close to the left. When the bobbin is filled by rotating the bobbin winder stopper. Press ... for two minutes. Remove the bobbin and cut the thread with the bobbin thread cutter. 3 3. For safety purposes, the motor will stop the machine then return the bobbin winder spindle to the hole in the bobbin from the inside to Embroider 9 1 1 2 Winding the bobbin Guide the thread...
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... (1/4") higher than the normal up lever (C). 3. Then draw the thread down through the right channel of the thread guide plate and up to place the embroidery hoop under the thread guide plate (A). Thread guide plate Getting ready to its highest position. 1. Turn the handwheel counterclockwise to bring the needle to Embroider... the presser foot. This will help you to the thread take-up position. Thread guide Firmly draw the thread around under the foot. 2 1 3 Threading the Machine Raise the presser foot lifter.
... (1/4") higher than the normal up lever (C). 3. Then draw the thread down through the right channel of the thread guide plate and up to place the embroidery hoop under the thread guide plate (A). Thread guide plate Getting ready to its highest position. 1. Turn the handwheel counterclockwise to bring the needle to Embroider... the presser foot. This will help you to the thread take-up position. Thread guide Firmly draw the thread around under the foot. 2 1 3 Threading the Machine Raise the presser foot lifter.
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Carriage holes 3. Caution: • Always provide sufficient clearance for the embroidery carriage behind your machine before turning the power off. Attaching knob 2. Use the keys Utility and Return Carriage as described on the carriage. 1. Getting Ready to Embroider 19 1 3 2 Attaching the Embroidery Hoop to the idle position before starting the machine. • Do not force to move the carriage by hand. • Return the carriage to the Machine Turn the attaching knob so it is parallel with the hoop, and set it on page 25. Pins 1 Turn the attaching knob clockwise.
Carriage holes 3. Caution: • Always provide sufficient clearance for the embroidery carriage behind your machine before turning the power off. Attaching knob 2. Use the keys Utility and Return Carriage as described on the carriage. 1. Getting Ready to Embroider 19 1 3 2 Attaching the Embroidery Hoop to the idle position before starting the machine. • Do not force to move the carriage by hand. • Return the carriage to the Machine Turn the attaching knob so it is parallel with the hoop, and set it on page 25. Pins 1 Turn the attaching knob clockwise.
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...When the machine is displayed. Note: Before you will close the utility selection window and return to be displayed on your Deco 340 screen.... There are 4 categories available in the mode selection window. 2 Setup key Press this key to customize the user preferences. 3 Help key Press this key to view the help topics for basic operations. 4 Hoop centering key Press this key to move the hoop to the center position (starting point for embroidery...your finger tip. This is the required boot up the bernette 340 Deco logo is switched on, the pattern selection window appears on...
...When the machine is displayed. Note: Before you will close the utility selection window and return to be displayed on your Deco 340 screen.... There are 4 categories available in the mode selection window. 2 Setup key Press this key to customize the user preferences. 3 Help key Press this key to view the help topics for basic operations. 4 Hoop centering key Press this key to move the hoop to the center position (starting point for embroidery...your finger tip. This is the required boot up the bernette 340 Deco logo is switched on, the pattern selection window appears on...
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...Auto Stop is moved. Press the start/stop button to cut the thread tail by showing the instruction window (A) Note: The embroidery computer will be shown in the setup. The computer will stop automatically after stitching 5 stitches and requests the user to start ...embroidering again and the machine will stop automatically when the first section is discontinued. The screen will disappear automatically when the presser foot is deactivated in the embroidery window. Press the Start/Stop button to start embroidery. Otherwise the screens will show the instruction...
...Auto Stop is moved. Press the start/stop button to cut the thread tail by showing the instruction window (A) Note: The embroidery computer will be shown in the setup. The computer will stop automatically after stitching 5 stitches and requests the user to start ...embroidering again and the machine will stop automatically when the first section is discontinued. The screen will disappear automatically when the presser foot is deactivated in the embroidery window. Press the Start/Stop button to start embroidery. Otherwise the screens will show the instruction...
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... 25. 1 Raise the presser foot. The screen will show the instruction window (D). • If Auto Thread Cutter is set to ON, the machine has trimmed the threads automatically. • If Auto Thread Cutter is set to OFF, trim the threads with scissors or by pressing the Thread Cutter...carriage to be used for threading. Lower the presser foot and press the start/stop button to speed up this process. C D # 02260 # 04095 Embroidery 39 After finishing the first section, the screen will show the instruction window (C). Press the Carriage to Front key after a few seconds in order to...
... 25. 1 Raise the presser foot. The screen will show the instruction window (D). • If Auto Thread Cutter is set to ON, the machine has trimmed the threads automatically. • If Auto Thread Cutter is set to OFF, trim the threads with scissors or by pressing the Thread Cutter...carriage to be used for threading. Lower the presser foot and press the start/stop button to speed up this process. C D # 02260 # 04095 Embroidery 39 After finishing the first section, the screen will show the instruction window (C). Press the Carriage to Front key after a few seconds in order to...
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Otherwise the thread may jam in the Embroidery window to move the appropriate number of stitches back. D Place the hoop back onto the carriage E Replace upper thread spool if required and thread upper ... depending on how many of instruction windows will be displayed. Caution: Please follow the instructions carefully. 40 A B C D E F Embroidery Upper Thread End or Thread Breakage If during embroidery the upper thread runs out or breaks, the machine stops automatically and the following sequence of them you pressed the Cancel key use the key in...
Otherwise the thread may jam in the Embroidery window to move the appropriate number of stitches back. D Place the hoop back onto the carriage E Replace upper thread spool if required and thread upper ... depending on how many of instruction windows will be displayed. Caution: Please follow the instructions carefully. 40 A B C D E F Embroidery Upper Thread End or Thread Breakage If during embroidery the upper thread runs out or breaks, the machine stops automatically and the following sequence of them you pressed the Cancel key use the key in...
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...Stop button. Refer to detailed process description on Page 38, «Starting to Embroider») Depending on the setting of the Color change key the embroidery computer will stop after each character is finished. Bear 2 Lettering 43 1 Color change the thread or it will stop only after stitching 5 stitches and... requests the user to cut the thread tail. The machine will stop automatically when each letter and ask to change key Press this key to stitch a multi-color lettering.
...Stop button. Refer to detailed process description on Page 38, «Starting to Embroider») Depending on the setting of the Color change key the embroidery computer will stop after each character is finished. Bear 2 Lettering 43 1 Color change the thread or it will stop only after stitching 5 stitches and... requests the user to cut the thread tail. The machine will stop automatically when each letter and ask to change key Press this key to stitch a multi-color lettering.
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Select «k» and «y». 8. Press the OK key and the screen will change to embroider. Press the OK key. 9. Start the machine to the Embroidery Window. Editing and Combining Designs 51 Gothic Sky a bc d ij kl qrs t yz AB L MS AB AB B e f g h A.B.C mn o p uvwx A A Aa AA Edit 7. Position the letters by dragging or with by using the position keys. 10.
Select «k» and «y». 8. Press the OK key and the screen will change to embroider. Press the OK key. 9. Start the machine to the Embroidery Window. Editing and Combining Designs 51 Gothic Sky a bc d ij kl qrs t yz AB L MS AB AB B e f g h A.B.C mn o p uvwx A A Aa AA Edit 7. Position the letters by dragging or with by using the position keys. 10.
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...Bernette / BERNINA deco 500/600/650 cards, for Deco must be used by promoting copyright compliance. To write modified designs back from Embroidery Software Protection Coalition (ESPC), which is a non-profit group of embroidery products by converting these files or cards through Bernina Embroidery Software («Card/Machine...Card 1) (= artista 200 PDC) not limited .EXP+, .(ART)* depending on CD cannot be transferred to the bernette 340 Deco The bernette 340 Deco can be violating federal law if you copy files unauthorized or if you have with the embroidered designs and design ...
...Bernette / BERNINA deco 500/600/650 cards, for Deco must be used by promoting copyright compliance. To write modified designs back from Embroidery Software Protection Coalition (ESPC), which is a non-profit group of embroidery products by converting these files or cards through Bernina Embroidery Software («Card/Machine...Card 1) (= artista 200 PDC) not limited .EXP+, .(ART)* depending on CD cannot be transferred to the bernette 340 Deco The bernette 340 Deco can be violating federal law if you copy files unauthorized or if you have with the embroidered designs and design ...
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... can be transferred to the Deco 340 by the Deco 340. artista embroidery designs on a CD can be read on the PC and stored as .EXP+ files on a PC and can be further processed with USB Stick Use a USB Stick to BERNINA card)» for BERNINA artista sewing machine, are direct compatible (with Bernina Embroidery Software or OESD Explorations Software...
... can be transferred to the Deco 340 by the Deco 340. artista embroidery designs on a CD can be read on the PC and stored as .EXP+ files on a PC and can be further processed with USB Stick Use a USB Stick to BERNINA card)» for BERNINA artista sewing machine, are direct compatible (with Bernina Embroidery Software or OESD Explorations Software...
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... on the needle plate and tighten the screw. 10 Needle plate guide pins 11 Needle plate guide holes Note: After cleaning the machine, make sure to 'O' and then unplug the embroidery computer. Remove the needle plate. 1 Screwdriver 2 Setscrew 3 Needle plate b Lift up the bobbin holder and remove it. 4 ...dry cloth f Insert the bobbin holder so that the knob fits next to the stopper in this section. Note: Do not dismantle the machine other than what is explained in the hook race. 8 Knob 9 Stopper g Re-attach the needle plate, aligning the needle plate guide pins with ...
... on the needle plate and tighten the screw. 10 Needle plate guide pins 11 Needle plate guide holes Note: After cleaning the machine, make sure to 'O' and then unplug the embroidery computer. Remove the needle plate. 1 Screwdriver 2 Setscrew 3 Needle plate b Lift up the bobbin holder and remove it. 4 ...dry cloth f Insert the bobbin holder so that the knob fits next to the stopper in this section. Note: Do not dismantle the machine other than what is explained in the hook race. 8 Knob 9 Stopper g Re-attach the needle plate, aligning the needle plate guide pins with ...
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...threaded properly. 4 The defective needle (rusted, burred needle eye) is used. 5 The embroidery hoop is not set in the bobbin holder. Abnormal noise when turning the machine on the LCD touch panel 1 the machine is not adjusted correctly. 2 The screen contrast has been faded due to a continuous ...Patterns distorted Function keys do not work properly. 1 The fabric is not pulled tightly on the embroidery hoop. 2 The embroider hoop is not fixed securely. 3 The carriage is bumping into something around the machine. 4 The fabric is caught or pulled for the design being used . 7 The needle ...
...threaded properly. 4 The defective needle (rusted, burred needle eye) is used. 5 The embroidery hoop is not set in the bobbin holder. Abnormal noise when turning the machine on the LCD touch panel 1 the machine is not adjusted correctly. 2 The screen contrast has been faded due to a continuous ...Patterns distorted Function keys do not work properly. 1 The fabric is not pulled tightly on the embroidery hoop. 2 The embroider hoop is not fixed securely. 3 The carriage is bumping into something around the machine. 4 The fabric is caught or pulled for the design being used . 7 The needle ...
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... Standard accessories 5 Standard keys 25 Start/ Stop Button 7 Starting to embroider 38, 43 T Templates 17 Thread Tension 15 Threading the Machine 11 Troubleshooting 61 U User Preferences / Setup 27 W Winding the bobbin 9 11/10 EN 502060.06.63 854800087 62 Index A Assigning... a file name 53 Attaching the Embroidery Hoop 19 B Bobbin Threads 22 C Care and Maintenance 59 Change Needle 16 Checking the Needle Condition 24 Cleaning the Hook Race and...
... Standard accessories 5 Standard keys 25 Start/ Stop Button 7 Starting to embroider 38, 43 T Templates 17 Thread Tension 15 Threading the Machine 11 Troubleshooting 61 U User Preferences / Setup 27 W Winding the bobbin 9 11/10 EN 502060.06.63 854800087 62 Index A Assigning... a file name 53 Attaching the Embroidery Hoop 19 B Bobbin Threads 22 C Care and Maintenance 59 Change Needle 16 Checking the Needle Condition 24 Cleaning the Hook Race and...