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Standard accessories 1. Lint Brush 3. Screwdriver 12. Spool Pin Felt 7. Spool Holder (Small) 10. Screwdriver 5. Hoop A (with Template) 16. Spool Holder (Large) 9. Scissors 11. Hoop B (with Template) 15. Set of Needles 6. Power Supply Cord 14. Extra Spool Pin 4. Bobbins Embroidery Computer Overview 5 2. Spool Stand 8. Instruction Book 13. Spool Net
Standard accessories 1. Lint Brush 3. Screwdriver 12. Spool Pin Felt 7. Spool Holder (Small) 10. Screwdriver 5. Hoop A (with Template) 16. Spool Holder (Large) 9. Scissors 11. Hoop B (with Template) 15. Set of Needles 6. Power Supply Cord 14. Extra Spool Pin 4. Bobbins Embroidery Computer Overview 5 2. Spool Stand 8. Instruction Book 13. Spool Net
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... and lowers the presser foot. The presser foot can be raised about 6 mm (1/4") higher than the normal up lever (C). 3. Getting ready to place the embroidery hoop under the thread guide plate (A). Turn the handwheel counterclockwise to bring the needle to the thread take-up position.
... and lowers the presser foot. The presser foot can be raised about 6 mm (1/4") higher than the normal up lever (C). 3. Getting ready to place the embroidery hoop under the thread guide plate (A). Turn the handwheel counterclockwise to bring the needle to the thread take-up position.
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... the template do not correspond with two hoops. Embroidery Hoop The Deco 340 is important to use the template to 126 x 110 mm (5" x 43/8"), while the hoop B will give you a short overview of the hoop. Inner hoop 3. Starting point for free arm embroidery, 50 x 50 mm Hoop F: round, embroidery area 126 x 110...cards. 6. Starting point for built-in vertical placement 8. Attaching knob 4. Hoop tightening screw Please see your BERNINA dealer for regular designs up to align the centerlines on the outer hoop. First mark the centerlines on the fabric and place the fabric on the...
... the template do not correspond with two hoops. Embroidery Hoop The Deco 340 is important to use the template to 126 x 110 mm (5" x 43/8"), while the hoop B will give you a short overview of the hoop. Inner hoop 3. Starting point for free arm embroidery, 50 x 50 mm Hoop F: round, embroidery area 126 x 110...cards. 6. Starting point for built-in vertical placement 8. Attaching knob 4. Hoop tightening screw Please see your BERNINA dealer for regular designs up to align the centerlines on the outer hoop. First mark the centerlines on the fabric and place the fabric on the...
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...the Deco 340. c) Lay the inner hoop over the top of the outer hoop quite a bit - You are now ready to attach the hoop with stabilizer on the thickness of the outer hoop. 6 d) Push the inner hoop into the outer hoop e) Tighten the screw with the lower edge the outer hoop.... fabric should be flush with your project) a) Loosen the tightening screw of hooping and the stabilization. f) Pop out the inner hoop 3 3 Hoop tightening screw 4 Inner hoop 5 Outer hoop Note: This first step only calibrates the hoop for the thickness of the fabric. do not use of the flat surface ...
...the Deco 340. c) Lay the inner hoop over the top of the outer hoop quite a bit - You are now ready to attach the hoop with stabilizer on the thickness of the outer hoop. 6 d) Push the inner hoop into the outer hoop e) Tighten the screw with the lower edge the outer hoop.... fabric should be flush with your project) a) Loosen the tightening screw of hooping and the stabilization. f) Pop out the inner hoop 3 3 Hoop tightening screw 4 Inner hoop 5 Outer hoop Note: This first step only calibrates the hoop for the thickness of the fabric. do not use of the flat surface ...
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Pins 1 Turn the attaching knob clockwise. Use the keys Utility and Return Carriage as described on the carriage. 1. Caution: • Always provide sufficient clearance 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 Machine Turn the attaching knob so it is parallel with the hoop, and set it on page 25. Getting Ready to Embroider 19 1 3 2 Attaching the Embroidery Hoop to the idle position before turning the power off. Attaching knob 2. Carriage holes 3.
Pins 1 Turn the attaching knob clockwise. Use the keys Utility and Return Carriage as described on the carriage. 1. Caution: • Always provide sufficient clearance 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 Machine Turn the attaching knob so it is parallel with the hoop, and set it on page 25. Getting Ready to Embroider 19 1 3 2 Attaching the Embroidery Hoop to the idle position before turning the power off. Attaching knob 2. Carriage holes 3.
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... and shape for more stability, apply to prevent distortion. Appliqué: exact securing of the fabric • iron-on interfacings are available in hoop, paper side up • use spray adhesive on stabilizers, e. g. Cutwork: to suit the fabric being used • available in different... weights • for more stability, apply to the wrong side of the fabric with temporary spray adhesive before hooping • carefully tear away excess stabilizer from the back of fabric to be embroidered on trousers, collars etc. and heavyweight •...
... and shape for more stability, apply to prevent distortion. Appliqué: exact securing of the fabric • iron-on interfacings are available in hoop, paper side up • use spray adhesive on stabilizers, e. g. Cutwork: to suit the fabric being used • available in different... weights • for more stability, apply to the wrong side of the fabric with temporary spray adhesive before hooping • carefully tear away excess stabilizer from the back of fabric to be embroidered on trousers, collars etc. and heavyweight •...
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... for fabrics with a warm iron • always use an additional stabilizer such as water soluble stabilizer on the wrong side of water soluble stabilizer in hoop (as the motif is not embroidered on any fabric, only the thread embroidered motif is ideal for stiffening fine, soft or loosely woven fabrics •...
... for fabrics with a warm iron • always use an additional stabilizer such as water soluble stabilizer on the wrong side of water soluble stabilizer in hoop (as the motif is not embroidered on any fabric, only the thread embroidered motif is ideal for stiffening fine, soft or loosely woven fabrics •...
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... To make learning easy you turn the power switch OFF, always be displayed on the LCD touch screen. This is the required boot up the bernette 340 Deco logo is not a defect. During the boot up time and is displayed. To select a function, just touch the key on your convenience it...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 its idle position. Note: It requires approximately six seconds for storage and transportation. 6 Close key Pressing this key to ...
... To make learning easy you turn the power switch OFF, always be displayed on the LCD touch screen. This is the required boot up the bernette 340 Deco logo is not a defect. During the boot up time and is displayed. To select a function, just touch the key on your convenience it...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 its idle position. Note: It requires approximately six seconds for storage and transportation. 6 Close key Pressing this key to ...
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30 Key Operations 1 Hoop Size Selection Choose the default hoop size by pressing the corresponding key: • English • German • French • Spanish • Swedish • Danish • Dutch • Polish • Hungarian • ...
30 Key Operations 1 Hoop Size Selection Choose the default hoop size by pressing the corresponding key: • English • German • French • Spanish • Swedish • Danish • Dutch • Polish • Hungarian • ...
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...8226; This Metallic Thread key will only appear, if the Auto Thread Cutting is enabled in minutes 2 Number of colors 3 Design size 4 Hoop to select parts of a design for thread cutting. In the picture the colour area will be highlighted together with specialty threads such as metallic ... to align your design on the fabric. Notes: • When disabling the Auto Thread Cut function the Thread Cutter Button at the head of the Deco 340 is shown on the screen. 36 Embroidery 1 2 3 4 5 6 A Lem on Yellow 031 0 7 9 B 8 C Embroidery Window Use the functions on the embroidery window ...
...8226; This Metallic Thread key will only appear, if the Auto Thread Cutting is enabled in minutes 2 Number of colors 3 Design size 4 Hoop to select parts of a design for thread cutting. In the picture the colour area will be highlighted together with specialty threads such as metallic ... to align your design on the fabric. Notes: • When disabling the Auto Thread Cut function the Thread Cutter Button at the head of the Deco 340 is shown on the screen. 36 Embroidery 1 2 3 4 5 6 A Lem on Yellow 031 0 7 9 B 8 C Embroidery Window Use the functions on the embroidery window ...
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... carriage will advance to where the thread has broken or run out. • At the start of design) 4. Use this mode to move the hoop 10 stitches forward in a rectangle, circumscribing the selected embroidery pattern without tracing. 7 Stitch back/forward keys Press the Jog / Stitch key to stitch... design pressing the + key will trace the outline in the design Press the minus key to move the embroidery hoop to stich 1. Notes: • You can use these keys to move the hoop 10 stitches back. Centerlines 3 4 5 Trace outline X 6 7 5 Trace key After adjusting the position check the ...
... carriage will advance to where the thread has broken or run out. • At the start of design) 4. Use this mode to move the hoop 10 stitches forward in a rectangle, circumscribing the selected embroidery pattern without tracing. 7 Stitch back/forward keys Press the Jog / Stitch key to stitch... design pressing the + key will trace the outline in the design Press the minus key to move the embroidery hoop to stich 1. Notes: • You can use these keys to move the hoop 10 stitches back. Centerlines 3 4 5 Trace outline X 6 7 5 Trace key After adjusting the position check the ...
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D Place the hoop back onto the carriage E Replace upper thread spool if required and thread upper thread (see page 11 for details) F The last screen reminds you to ... them you pressed the Cancel key use the key in the hook system. A Information, that the upper thread broke. B Raise the foot and remove the hoop from the carriage C On the back side of instruction windows will be displayed. 40 A B C D E F Embroidery Upper Thread End or Thread Breakage If during embroidery the...
D Place the hoop back onto the carriage E Replace upper thread spool if required and thread upper thread (see page 11 for details) F The last screen reminds you to ... them you pressed the Cancel key use the key in the hook system. A Information, that the upper thread broke. B Raise the foot and remove the hoop from the carriage C On the back side of instruction windows will be displayed. 40 A B C D E F Embroidery Upper Thread End or Thread Breakage If during embroidery the...
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... the presser foot and press the Start/Stop button. Change the thread and stitch the next character. 2 Jog keys Press these keys to adjust the hoop to the start position for lettering 1 Starting to stitch a multi-color lettering. The computer will stop automatically after the last letter has been stitched. The...
... the presser foot and press the Start/Stop button. Change the thread and stitch the next character. 2 Jog keys Press these keys to adjust the hoop to the start position for lettering 1 Starting to stitch a multi-color lettering. The computer will stop automatically after the last letter has been stitched. The...
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... designs. 46 Editing and Combining Designs B: 140 x 200 mm A(F) B C X 1 Editing window for the hoop B Edit A.B.C B: 140x200mm X Edit Editing Mode The editing window can be merged on the Deco 340 into one of 64'000 stitches and • max. 104 colour sections Open Editing Window From the Pattern Selection... Window press the editing tab to open first to allow you selecting the hoop size. The Hoop Selection Window will open. You ...
... designs. 46 Editing and Combining Designs B: 140 x 200 mm A(F) B C X 1 Editing window for the hoop B Edit A.B.C B: 140x200mm X Edit Editing Mode The editing window can be merged on the Deco 340 into one of 64'000 stitches and • max. 104 colour sections Open Editing Window From the Pattern Selection... Window press the editing tab to open first to allow you selecting the hoop size. The Hoop Selection Window will open. You ...
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... Press this key to cancel editing and the screen will not move when you can select the appropriate hoop. Hoop A (Standard) / F (Option): 126 x 110 mm (5.0 x 4.3") Hoop B (Standard): 140 x 200 mm (5.5 x 7.9") Hoop C (Option): 50 x 50 mm (2.0 x 2.0") Press the OK will fit the current design ... with a sharp pointed object. 3 A.B.C B: 140x200mm A(F): 126x 110mm A(F) B C X OK 2 Close key Press this key to the default setting (Hoop B). To move the pattern in the Editing Window, touch and drag the pattern to a desired location with your fingertip. key and the Editing Window for...
... Press this key to cancel editing and the screen will not move when you can select the appropriate hoop. Hoop A (Standard) / F (Option): 126 x 110 mm (5.0 x 4.3") Hoop B (Standard): 140 x 200 mm (5.5 x 7.9") Hoop C (Option): 50 x 50 mm (2.0 x 2.0") Press the OK will fit the current design ... with a sharp pointed object. 3 A.B.C B: 140x200mm A(F): 126x 110mm A(F) B C X OK 2 Close key Press this key to the default setting (Hoop B). To move the pattern in the Editing Window, touch and drag the pattern to a desired location with your fingertip. key and the Editing Window for...
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Press the Editing tab. 3 Select the hoop B. 4. Select design #4 from the built-in design #4 and text «Sky» 1. Gothic S ABCD IJKL QR S T YZ AB L MS AB AB B E F G H A.B.C MNO P U V WX A A Aa AA Edit Gothic B 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 5. Press the Lettering tab. 50 Editing and Combining Designs Editing and Combining Designs Example: Combine the built-in designs. 2. Select «S» (Upper case letter in Gothic style). 6. Press the letter case key to select lower case letters.
Press the Editing tab. 3 Select the hoop B. 4. Select design #4 from the built-in design #4 and text «Sky» 1. Gothic S ABCD IJKL QR S T YZ AB L MS AB AB B E F G H A.B.C MNO P U V WX A A Aa AA Edit Gothic B 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 5. Press the Lettering tab. 50 Editing and Combining Designs Editing and Combining Designs Example: Combine the built-in designs. 2. Select «S» (Upper case letter in Gothic style). 6. Press the letter case key to select lower case letters.
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...A thread is caught in the bobbin holder. Remove the object. See page 15. Abnormal noise when turning the machine on the embroidery hoop. 2 The embroider hoop is not fixed securely. 3 The carriage is bumping into something around the machine. Stop the machine and free the fabric. Remove jamme...The needle thread tension is too tight. 6 A stabilizer is not used. 7 The needle thread on the embroidery hoop. 7 A stabilizer is too high for the design being used . 5 The embroidery hoop is not set in the bobbin holder. 3 The bobbin is shutdown due to a continuous use of the machine....
...A thread is caught in the bobbin holder. Remove the object. See page 15. Abnormal noise when turning the machine on the embroidery hoop. 2 The embroider hoop is not fixed securely. 3 The carriage is bumping into something around the machine. Stop the machine and free the fabric. Remove jamme...The needle thread tension is too tight. 6 A stabilizer is not used. 7 The needle thread on the embroidery hoop. 7 A stabilizer is too high for the design being used . 5 The embroidery hoop is not set in the bobbin holder. 3 The bobbin is shutdown due to a continuous use of the machine....
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...• Inserting a letter 44 M Monogram, 2 / 3- and - 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 Feed ... I Inserting and Removing of the Selected Designs 48 E Editing and Combining Designs 46 Editing Mode 46 Embroidery 36 Embroidery Hoop 17 Embroidery Information, Important 21 Embroidery Threads 22 Embroidery Window 36 Extra spool pin 8 Extension Table, detachable 6 F ...
...• Inserting a letter 44 M Monogram, 2 / 3- and - 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 Feed ... I Inserting and Removing of the Selected Designs 48 E Editing and Combining Designs 46 Editing Mode 46 Embroidery 36 Embroidery Hoop 17 Embroidery Information, Important 21 Embroidery Threads 22 Embroidery Window 36 Extra spool pin 8 Extension Table, detachable 6 F ...