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Question posted by susanstaubyn on April 28th, 2014

Where Can I Find A Users Guide For The Bernina 1008? Give Basi

I need basic help in how to reload the bobbin with more thread, what all the green/red lines mean, etc. The basic manual does not give me this. It is very frustrating. Your help would be appreciated.

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Owners Manual - Page 6

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Owners Manual - Page 7

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Owners Manual - Page 8

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Owners Manual - Page 14

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Owners Manual - Page 18

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Owners Manual - Page 20

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Owners Manual - Page 21

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Owners Manual - Page 25

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Owners Manual - Page 26

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Owners Manual - Page 27

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Owners Manual - Page 28

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Owners Manual - Page 34

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Owners Manual - Page 46

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Owners Manual - Page 53

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Owners Manual - Page 54

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Owners Manual - Page 59

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