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Bernina Sewing Machines CH43266 Steckbern (Switzerland) 1992 Fritz Gegaut SA Faboque de machines a coudre Bernina CH-8266 Steckborn (Suisse) 1992 Fritz Gegauf AG Bernina Naaimachinefabtiek CH-8266 Steckbom (Zwitserland) We reserve the right to make technical changes in Sous reserve des modifications apponees dans Veranderir9en in het belang van de technische the interest of progress. l'intatet du progrilis technique. vooruitgang voorbehouden. L 1992 Fritz Gegauf Ltd.
Bernina Sewing Machines CH43266 Steckbern (Switzerland) 1992 Fritz Gegaut SA Faboque de machines a coudre Bernina CH-8266 Steckborn (Suisse) 1992 Fritz Gegauf AG Bernina Naaimachinefabtiek CH-8266 Steckbom (Zwitserland) We reserve the right to make technical changes in Sous reserve des modifications apponees dans Veranderir9en in het belang van de technische the interest of progress. l'intatet du progrilis technique. vooruitgang voorbehouden. L 1992 Fritz Gegauf Ltd.
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changing Buttons sewing on (Model 740E onlyl Buttonholes Colour code green and blue Colour code red and yellow COnneding the machine wrong tool 'Model 740E only) Deming Decorative stitches (Model 740E Only/ Details ol the machine Feed dog - winding Bringing up the lower thread Bulb - lowenng Fool control Hemmer loot Inserting the needle Inserting...
changing Buttons sewing on (Model 740E onlyl Buttonholes Colour code green and blue Colour code red and yellow COnneding the machine wrong tool 'Model 740E only) Deming Decorative stitches (Model 740E Only/ Details ol the machine Feed dog - winding Bringing up the lower thread Bulb - lowenng Fool control Hemmer loot Inserting the needle Inserting...
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...in the product. Replacement parts for grounding be left unattended when plugged in this appliance it it is required around the sewing machine needle. 6. Always use bent needles. 8. This appliance is provided on cord. Never operate the appliance with double insulation.... a double-insulated product must be followed, including the following: Read all controls to beak. 9. DANGER To reduce the risk of the sewing machine and foot controller free fromaccumulationollint,dust.andloose cloth. 5. Never operate this manual. 3. if it has a damaged cord of the system....
...in the product. Replacement parts for grounding be left unattended when plugged in this appliance it it is required around the sewing machine needle. 6. Always use bent needles. 8. This appliance is provided on cord. Never operate the appliance with double insulation.... a double-insulated product must be followed, including the following: Read all controls to beak. 9. DANGER To reduce the risk of the sewing machine and foot controller free fromaccumulationollint,dust.andloose cloth. 5. Never operate this manual. 3. if it has a damaged cord of the system....
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... 9 8 18 15 12 14 13 9 11 10 6 isaral ni•• 1 2 4 5 -6 7 -15 16 1 2 3 Details of the machine IA0F.7301 1 LED display 2 Stitch selection dial 3 Needle position knob 4 Stitch width dial 5 Stitch length dial 6 Reverse sewing button 7 Speed adjustment knob 8 Hinged bobbin cover 9 Bobbin case I0 Drop feed control I I Stitch plate 12 Needle...
... 9 8 18 15 12 14 13 9 11 10 6 isaral ni•• 1 2 4 5 -6 7 -15 16 1 2 3 Details of the machine IA0F.7301 1 LED display 2 Stitch selection dial 3 Needle position knob 4 Stitch width dial 5 Stitch length dial 6 Reverse sewing button 7 Speed adjustment knob 8 Hinged bobbin cover 9 Bobbin case I0 Drop feed control I I Stitch plate 12 Needle...
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Foot control The speed of the machine can cause variations in a polarized outlet only one blade wider than the other). reverse the plug. sewing corners. terns etc. Caution: The Foot Controller Model 4C-3378 is particu. The speed control function is for ...not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. high frequency interference can be reduced with Sewing Machine Model 740E. lady useful for beginners. ► minimum ►► maximum Sewing light IModel 740E) Press power switch 'A". and is intended to the fool control. (2) To reduce ...
Foot control The speed of the machine can cause variations in a polarized outlet only one blade wider than the other). reverse the plug. sewing corners. terns etc. Caution: The Foot Controller Model 4C-3378 is particu. The speed control function is for ...not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. high frequency interference can be reduced with Sewing Machine Model 740E. lady useful for beginners. ► minimum ►► maximum Sewing light IModel 740E) Press power switch 'A". and is intended to the fool control. (2) To reduce ...
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...2 SONG OrIfdiet 0 Ca.J.cc illenC100 10 5e Groat3e:1 Pulo•vcd totarpm Flt Connecting the machine to the power source (Modeie 715 720) Conned plug "A' to the mains socket. Turn on power switch 'C' reverse the plug.... II it still does not fit. to the machine and plug 'B- The Foot Controller Model 3C-135B or 4C-3168 is intended lo lit in a Wadied outlet only one blade wider than the other). Sewing... of electric shock this plug is for using with Sewing Machine Model 715 and 730A 16
...2 SONG OrIfdiet 0 Ca.J.cc illenC100 10 5e Groat3e:1 Pulo•vcd totarpm Flt Connecting the machine to the power source (Modeie 715 720) Conned plug "A' to the mains socket. Turn on power switch 'C' reverse the plug.... II it still does not fit. to the machine and plug 'B- The Foot Controller Model 3C-135B or 4C-3168 is intended lo lit in a Wadied outlet only one blade wider than the other). Sewing... of electric shock this plug is for using with Sewing Machine Model 715 and 730A 16
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... 20 Automatic needle stop (WOW 740E orgy) When the machine stops. sewing corners. darning or free-hand embroidery. e.g. Press "K. (3) For certain types of the work . starting to sew. - Press button 13" for needle up Two-step presser toot lever When sewing several layers or thick fabrics, the presser loot can be... a second stage for needle down - the feeddogmust belowered. e.g. the needle stops at its highest position. (1) Certain types of sewing tasks aro made easier if the needle is lowered in the raised position. Press button 'A' for easy positioning of work . (2)...
... 20 Automatic needle stop (WOW 740E orgy) When the machine stops. sewing corners. darning or free-hand embroidery. e.g. Press "K. (3) For certain types of the work . starting to sew. - Press button 13" for needle up Two-step presser toot lever When sewing several layers or thick fabrics, the presser loot can be... a second stage for needle down - the feeddogmust belowered. e.g. the needle stops at its highest position. (1) Certain types of sewing tasks aro made easier if the needle is lowered in the raised position. Press button 'A' for easy positioning of work . (2)...
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I 41 1 2 Reverse sewing At the end of the seam, press the Reverse sewing button. Release the button and the machine will sew forwards again. (1) Removing the work Turn the handwheel fontrardsto bring the thread take-up lever to its highest position, raise the presser foot and remove work towards the back (2) Cutting the thread: Hold the threads behind the presser foot with both hands, guide them to the slit 'A' and press down. 42 Sew a few reverse stitches.
I 41 1 2 Reverse sewing At the end of the seam, press the Reverse sewing button. Release the button and the machine will sew forwards again. (1) Removing the work Turn the handwheel fontrardsto bring the thread take-up lever to its highest position, raise the presser foot and remove work towards the back (2) Cutting the thread: Hold the threads behind the presser foot with both hands, guide them to the slit 'A' and press down. 42 Sew a few reverse stitches.
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..., reinforcing edges. The stitch density can be varied by adjusting the stitch length. Set the machine as illustrated. (1) Place patch in position. 00000 666466.0600 t:32: 24 23 n vs • A A 00000000 . )g[181 $$$$$$ 32 3-Step Zig-zag Sewing on the type of backing fabric to produce very close stitches (2) When mending tears. First...
..., reinforcing edges. The stitch density can be varied by adjusting the stitch length. Set the machine as illustrated. (1) Place patch in position. 00000 666466.0600 t:32: 24 23 n vs • A A 00000000 . )g[181 $$$$$$ 32 3-Step Zig-zag Sewing on the type of backing fabric to produce very close stitches (2) When mending tears. First...
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t0 E for fine fabrics C for thick fabrics Both stitches aro suitable for sewing and neatening edges and visible • hems in ono operation. When nea- cs 540,AM:: 58 tening, the needle should just go over 1 the edge of the fabric. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9 1 t 0 0 00* OIM I1till UD 11111012 II • r 7 1 1 41 2 1-1 Overlock (IOUS 230) Stretch warlock (Model 2301 Seams, neatening edges, visible hems. 0 Set machine as illustrated.
t0 E for fine fabrics C for thick fabrics Both stitches aro suitable for sewing and neatening edges and visible • hems in ono operation. When nea- cs 540,AM:: 58 tening, the needle should just go over 1 the edge of the fabric. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9 1 t 0 0 00* OIM I1till UD 11111012 II • r 7 1 1 41 2 1-1 Overlock (IOUS 230) Stretch warlock (Model 2301 Seams, neatening edges, visible hems. 0 Set machine as illustrated.
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... zlisag For hardwearing seams, hems and decorators seams. Turn the stitch length dial (3) to W. 0 00 0 0 00000000000 II!!! The machine sews two stitches forwards and one stitch backwards. S !?,13,1E1 0 0 0 fa 0 e • 9 I I 6 4 3 21 rTh 1 715/730 740 E I Stitch selection Triple straight stitch (Models 733740E on y) For hardwearing seams. Turn the stitch length dial (3) to...
... zlisag For hardwearing seams, hems and decorators seams. Turn the stitch length dial (3) to W. 0 00 0 0 00000000000 II!!! The machine sews two stitches forwards and one stitch backwards. S !?,13,1E1 0 0 0 fa 0 e • 9 I I 6 4 3 21 rTh 1 715/730 740 E I Stitch selection Triple straight stitch (Models 733740E on y) For hardwearing seams. Turn the stitch length dial (3) to...
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This gives triple reinforcement. Triple zig-zag tiloded ris only) For hardwearing seams. hems and decorative seams. Triple zig-zag is ideal for firm fabrics such as illustrated. The machine sews two stitches forward and one stitch backwards. etc. 62 I rr to • o Stitch selection Triple straight stitch llkdel 715 only) For hardwearing seams. Set the machine as denim, corduroy.
This gives triple reinforcement. Triple zig-zag tiloded ris only) For hardwearing seams. hems and decorative seams. Triple zig-zag is ideal for firm fabrics such as illustrated. The machine sews two stitches forward and one stitch backwards. etc. 62 I rr to • o Stitch selection Triple straight stitch llkdel 715 only) For hardwearing seams. Set the machine as denim, corduroy.
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This stitch can be used for all types of jersey as well as illustrated. etc. Set the machine as for woven fabrics. (I ▪ 1 3 II 4 321 Smocking stitch Models raoiios wry) Seams, hems, T•shirts, underwear. 0 000 0 000 000 00000 24132221 la le • IT • 16 14 MTh 1-10-, 0 • O 00000 • 0 }MUN I ) Sew at 1 cm (7.") from the fabric edge and Him the surplus fabric. (2J • 2
This stitch can be used for all types of jersey as well as illustrated. etc. Set the machine as for woven fabrics. (I ▪ 1 3 II 4 321 Smocking stitch Models raoiios wry) Seams, hems, T•shirts, underwear. 0 000 0 000 000 00000 24132221 la le • IT • 16 14 MTh 1-10-, 0 • O 00000 • 0 }MUN I ) Sew at 1 cm (7.") from the fabric edge and Him the surplus fabric. (2J • 2
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... same colour code and adjust to create the shell effect. Gathering with cord or shirring elastic Rampart 18 Nociel 740E Only) For flat joining seams, sewing on sheer, fine and stretch fabrics The larger stitch should go lusl over the edge of the fabric to suit the fabric. This stitch can... any, For seams. place mats. thikker fabrics. 0000 anna 0 0000 45M1:1101 Ito -a-• 0 \e• \--' \--1 r' \-' \-1 \--1 \-1 \-1 16 17 C er C , __,) r C 18 66 Practical stitches Set the machine as illustrated. Suitable for edges on elastic. Decorative pining seam for hrm.
... same colour code and adjust to create the shell effect. Gathering with cord or shirring elastic Rampart 18 Nociel 740E Only) For flat joining seams, sewing on sheer, fine and stretch fabrics The larger stitch should go lusl over the edge of the fabric to suit the fabric. This stitch can... any, For seams. place mats. thikker fabrics. 0000 anna 0 0000 45M1:1101 Ito -a-• 0 \e• \--' \--1 r' \-' \-1 \--1 \-1 \-1 16 17 C er C , __,) r C 18 66 Practical stitches Set the machine as illustrated. Suitable for edges on elastic. Decorative pining seam for hrm.
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...i0 HOZ/21N IS 0 II 5 14 131111•-lt-, 1 11 • • Practical stitches Set the machine as a decorative seam in thicker fabrics. 68 Elastic overlock 4 eau for lAodel 715) For hems. decorative seams. Suitable for hems or decorative seams in StralCh fabrics. • Double arrow 7 lorty ...for Model 740E) For seams and hems. Tins stitch is suitable for sewing and neatening stretch fabrics and as Illustrated. ...
...i0 HOZ/21N IS 0 II 5 14 131111•-lt-, 1 11 • • Practical stitches Set the machine as a decorative seam in thicker fabrics. 68 Elastic overlock 4 eau for lAodel 715) For hems. decorative seams. Suitable for hems or decorative seams in StralCh fabrics. • Double arrow 7 lorty ...for Model 740E) For seams and hems. Tins stitch is suitable for sewing and neatening stretch fabrics and as Illustrated. ...
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Follow the sequence. 42) Position the button on the fool should sew over the gimp. Use a backing for sewing perfectly even length buttonholes. (3) When starting to sew the buttonhole. Tips' - The zigzag should be pushed fully forwards. (4) Use the seam ripper and cut buttonhole open from both ends towards the button until .... (I) (Adjust the stitch length dial in the greenmarkedmotor aoorrect stitch density - It is Our -e.. 1 O a 2 vc 3 76 000 . 00 00 t131§1i Buttonholes Set the machine as illustrated. Remove the button and attach the Buttonhole toot. Always lest...
Follow the sequence. 42) Position the button on the fool should sew over the gimp. Use a backing for sewing perfectly even length buttonholes. (3) When starting to sew the buttonhole. Tips' - The zigzag should be pushed fully forwards. (4) Use the seam ripper and cut buttonhole open from both ends towards the button until .... (I) (Adjust the stitch length dial in the greenmarkedmotor aoorrect stitch density - It is Our -e.. 1 O a 2 vc 3 76 000 . 00 00 t131§1i Buttonholes Set the machine as illustrated. Remove the button and attach the Buttonhole toot. Always lest...
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... Blind hem for stretch fabrics. 15 Blind hemflingene for firm nab• rics. Set the machine as illustrated with the wrong side uppermost. (2) Place the fabric under the foot. Sew slowly, guiding the fabric care. Turn the speed control to the left. skids. Fold the... fabric as illustrated. (1) Note: It takes practice to sew blind hems. Always make a sewing test first. Turn thehandwheel forwardsbyhanduntil the needle swings fully to Minimum! 76 fully along the edge of the fabric. trousers. 0 o 0...
... Blind hem for stretch fabrics. 15 Blind hemflingene for firm nab• rics. Set the machine as illustrated with the wrong side uppermost. (2) Place the fabric under the foot. Sew slowly, guiding the fabric care. Turn the speed control to the left. skids. Fold the... fabric as illustrated. (1) Note: It takes practice to sew blind hems. Always make a sewing test first. Turn thehandwheel forwardsbyhanduntil the needle swings fully to Minimum! 76 fully along the edge of the fabric. trousers. 0 o 0...
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0 000 2:122 24 ZIA II 21 0000 c QSOGO NOef61a Own 1 (t) 1 Sewing in zips Set the machine as illustrated. (It The zip foot can be inserted right a left. lower the needle into the fabric, raise the presser loot and push the zip pull behind the presser foot. Lower the fool and continue to sew. (2.3) To sew past the zip pull. depending on which side of the foot you are going to sow. 9 2 82 4:4 3
0 000 2:122 24 ZIA II 21 0000 c QSOGO NOef61a Own 1 (t) 1 Sewing in zips Set the machine as illustrated. (It The zip foot can be inserted right a left. lower the needle into the fabric, raise the presser loot and push the zip pull behind the presser foot. Lower the fool and continue to sew. (2.3) To sew past the zip pull. depending on which side of the foot you are going to sow. 9 2 82 4:4 3
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...!h ° 110 ° 1 tl If 6 T4 131211 ,-10-• HMO 1 Sewing on buttons Imoce 140E ont, Set the machine as described. (3) 2 3 84 Place the button on the button. Adjust the stitch width to and sew a few securing slit• ches. push work under the foot. Needle position right (1)... Position the work forward and then sew through the front two holes first...
...!h ° 110 ° 1 tl If 6 T4 131211 ,-10-• HMO 1 Sewing on buttons Imoce 140E ont, Set the machine as described. (3) 2 3 84 Place the button on the button. Adjust the stitch width to and sew a few securing slit• ches. push work under the foot. Needle position right (1)... Position the work forward and then sew through the front two holes first...
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... the stitch plate: Turn the handwheel until thehook race(7)is hilly raised. Remove the hook race cover (4) and the hook (5) and clean with sewing machine oil. Important Fabric fluff and threads must always be serviced at regular intervats at the points (6) (1-2 drops) with a soft cloth. Open the... to dean the whole area. (2) Cleaning and lubricating the hook: Remove the bobbin case (see Page 26). When cleaning the machine. Your machine should be disconnected from the mains socket. Replace the hook race cover and snap back the Snap the two hook retaining arms (31outwards.
... the stitch plate: Turn the handwheel until thehook race(7)is hilly raised. Remove the hook race cover (4) and the hook (5) and clean with sewing machine oil. Important Fabric fluff and threads must always be serviced at regular intervats at the points (6) (1-2 drops) with a soft cloth. Open the... to dean the whole area. (2) Cleaning and lubricating the hook: Remove the bobbin case (see Page 26). When cleaning the machine. Your machine should be disconnected from the mains socket. Replace the hook race cover and snap back the Snap the two hook retaining arms (31outwards.