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Question posted by ameliav on September 26th, 2012

Hi How Do I Thread Bobbin Of Bernina640 Artista, Keeps Showing Bobbin Pic Stops

Hi, how do I thread bobbin of bernina640 artista, I am struggling, my machine stops shows the bobbin pic, I press escape and start and after few stiches it does the same.  I have tried both bobbins and I have tried everything.  PLEASE HELP ME  I have just bought this artista640.  Can this machine array my wording into a half moon?  Please can you help, I am really struggling?  Amelia

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User Guide - Page 1

... of lint, dust and fabric remnants and the like. 5. Keep ventilation openings of the sewing computer and foot controller free from the outlet. The wrong plate...threading or changing the needle, threading the bobbin or changing the presser foot etc. 10. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ! When using and before cleaning. Safety Instructions 1 DANGER To reduce the risk of doubleinsulated machines...
User Guide - Page 2

... Bernina rotary hook system, offers endless possibilities in embroidery. H.P. Ueltschi President BERNINA Sewing Machine Manufacturers BERNINA CH-8266 Steckborn www.bernina.com The modern design and high functionality of the artista 630 and 640 guarantee you sewing satisfaction, ease of use . The artista 640, with outstanding stitch quality, but you lots of fun with the model range...
User Guide - Page 12

... head frame cutter The bobbin thread must be brought up through the stitch plate for most normal work . The length of work if the lower thread cutter has been used. 12 Operating Instructions Needle Threader A B Lever Down and Thread in Hook • raise the needle • lower the presser foot • press lever A down and...
User Guide - Page 28

... stitch No. 5 • securing with Quilters Securing Program No. 324 Automatic Thread Cutter • press external button • upper and bobbin thread are cut automatically Start-Stop Button • starts and stops the sewing computer when operating it without foot control • starts and stops the sewing/ embroidery computer in the embroidery mode with attached embroidery module •...
User Guide - Page 39

... With Securing) Stitch: Needle: Thread: Feed dog: Presser foot: Securing stitch No. 5 size and type suitable for all fabrics • secures beginning and the end of seam • reverse stitching is completed Seaming or sewing long seams • quicker securing at beginning and end of the seam, press and release the Quick Reverse...
User Guide - Page 44

...Sewing Knit Fabrics Start With a New Needle • blunt needles can damage knits Use a Stretch Needle (130/705 H-S) if Necessary • the needle point slides easily between the fibers Use a Fine Sewing Thread • coarse threads can damage knits and cause holes when the garment is washed When Basting, Use a Darning Thread... and press seam flat Edges Roll • do not sew right on ...
User Guide - Page 79

...like an embroidery frame • start in any sharp corners; they never cross nor touch one another Hand-look Quilt Stitch Stitch: Needle: Upper thread: Bobbin thread: Feed dog: Presser foot: ... stop down and pivot the work • when pivoting make sure that the fabric does not become distorted Monofilament breaks • sew more slowly • reduce upper thread tension slightly Sewing ...
User Guide - Page 80

... Regulator) optional Stitch: Needle: Thread: Feed dog: Presser foot: Straight stitch No. 1 or Zig-zag stitch No. 2 size and type suitable for thread painting or fabric embellishment. interchangeable ...or the Start-Stop-button is pressed and the fabric is moved unintentionally! The set stitch length is moved (mode 2). By activating the BSR function the sewing computer sews either ...
User Guide - Page 81

... Stop Up • press the needle stop button until the arrow points up = the sewing computer stops with needle up the lower thread • hold upper and lower thread and start the BSR mode by pressing the Start-Stopbutton • sew 5 to 6 securing stitches • stop the BSR mode by pressing the StartStop-button • cut threads • re-start the BSR mode by pressing the Start-Stop...
User Guide - Page 83

...; if the stitching process is active again • remove the BSR foot With the Start - Button • remove the foot control • lower the presser foot • start the BSR mode by re-pressing the Start-Stop-button the BSR mode will be stopped Deactivating the BSR Sewing Function by pressing the Start- Applications 83 1. Activating/Deactivating the BSR...
User Guide - Page 119

... breakage, etc. Preferably use glossy rayon or polyester embroidery threads as upper threads. Polyester Threads Polyester with a brilliant sheen is a light- Rayon Threads Rayon is an especially soft and light polyester thread suitable for beautiful embroidery. Bobbin-Fil (special bobbin thread) Bobbin-Fil is a soft viscose fiber with fabric. We strongly recommend that will...
User Guide - Page 121

...1» appears Starting to Embroider 121 • the selected embroidery motif is shown in the most appropriate (smallest possible) hoop • the «Hoop» on-screen button shows which hoop should...pull up to remove the hoop Embroidering Motifs • touch «OK» or press the Start-Stop-button on head frame • embroidery computer moves to check if hoop is attached ...
User Guide - Page 122

... keep the Start-Stop-button on the head frame depressed until the embriodery computer starts • the embroidery computer will sew approximately 7 stitches and stop automatically • a screen indicates that the thread ...arm • cut threads close to the motif • carefully remove any connecting threads from the embroidered area • take care that the bobbin thread is not cut too...
User Guide - Page 128

... Start-StopButton on Head Frame • press the Start-Stop-button on head frame to start embroidery Automatic Thread Cutter • when a color finished embroidering, upper and lower threads are used to work on the motifs • an Information Area appears when the knobs can be utilized Embroidery Mode/ Sewing Mode Button • changing from Embroidery Mode to Sewing...
User Guide - Page 130

... the Embroidery menu touch «OK» in the Edit 1 or Edit 2 screen or the Start-Stop button on the head frame • the motif can be embroidered by pressing the Start-Stop-button Hoop Relocater • this function makes threading easier when the needle is very close to the left edge of the hoop •...
User Guide - Page 149

... bobbin case • check lower thread and refill if necessary • touch «ESC» • to continue embroidering press the Start-Stop button Embroidery Support 149 Embroidery Sequence Control for Thread ... in the Information Area shows the stitch count of the embroidery sequence • go back stitch by stitch to a position several stitches before thread breakage occurred to resume ...
User Guide - Page 150

... Setup Program Lower Thread Control • bobbin cover is not closed • not activated in set-up lever, proceed as indicated by the needle: • It must be saved on a USB stick and sent to your authorized BERNINA dealer: • insert the USB stick into your sewing and embroidery computer • press the «...
User Guide - Page 152

...Press the button «Drop feed dog». Confirm with «OK» or cancel with «ESC» for a service to the embroidery computer. Turn the hand wheel and put the needle in the finger of the bobbin...when restarting the sewing computer. 152 Messages Service Notification Set feed dog on «0» again and the display does not appear anymore. Thread bobbin case Design ist...
User Guide - Page 165

...Balance Basting Stitch Blind Hem Bobbin Case: removing/inserting Bobbin Thread Cutter Bringing up the Lower Thread BSR Freehand Quilting Buttonholes &#...Start-Stop Button 40 163-173 129-130 116-117 117 119 103 28 28 28 28 28 28 28, 128 28, 128 F Fabric, Needle, Thread 15 Feed Dog • Feed Dog and Fabric Feed 19-20 • Feed Dog Up/Down 19 • Lowered Feed Dog 23 • Sewing...
User Guide - Page 166

...Facts about Thread and Needles 16 Inserting the Bobbin 11 K Key to Signs 3 M Main Category Buttons • Alphabets • Buttonholes • Decorative Stitches • Embroidery Mode/ Sewing Mode &#...8226; Saving to Selection Menu • Rotate Motif • Save • Select Hoop • Show Grid • Single/Multi Color Motif • To Next Page - 176 Index • Mirror ...

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