Manual
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... instructions for a double-insulated product must be used as described in the instruction manual. Replacement parts for servicing of electric shock: 1. Always use only. 7. Read all moving parts. Keep ventilation openings of grounding. Always unplug the machine from all instructions before relamping. The wrong plate can cause the needle to be identical to break. 9. Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are provided instead of the sewing machine and foot controller free...
... instructions for a double-insulated product must be used as described in the instruction manual. Replacement parts for servicing of electric shock: 1. Always use only. 7. Read all moving parts. Keep ventilation openings of grounding. Always unplug the machine from all instructions before relamping. The wrong plate can cause the needle to be identical to break. 9. Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are provided instead of the sewing machine and foot controller free...
Manual
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... your new machine. The unique stitch selection and pre-set tensions make sewing easier than ever and will be delighted to contact your BERNINA dealer who will give you . Our comprehensive instruction manual takes you happy and successful overlocking. If you require any further information about your overlocker or sewing in terms of pleasure. You are now the proud owner of optional accessories and BERNINA services which...
... your new machine. The unique stitch selection and pre-set tensions make sewing easier than ever and will be delighted to contact your BERNINA dealer who will give you . Our comprehensive instruction manual takes you happy and successful overlocking. If you require any further information about your overlocker or sewing in terms of pleasure. You are now the proud owner of optional accessories and BERNINA services which...
Manual
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... of the machine 6 Setting up the machine 11 Functions and general operating instructions 14 Needles, thread, fabric 23 Stitch chart and stitch selection 24 Threading instructions for overlock, cover/chain stitch and top & bottom cover stitch 30 Overlock threading 31 Overlock test sewing and fine tuning 35 Cover/chain- and top & bottom cover stitch functions and general instructions 38 Cover stitch threading 42 Top & bottom cover stitch threading 48 Top & bottom cover stitch / Cover stitch test sewing and fine tuning 51 Chain stitch threading (position G) 53 Chain stitch test sewing and...
... of the machine 6 Setting up the machine 11 Functions and general operating instructions 14 Needles, thread, fabric 23 Stitch chart and stitch selection 24 Threading instructions for overlock, cover/chain stitch and top & bottom cover stitch 30 Overlock threading 31 Overlock test sewing and fine tuning 35 Cover/chain- and top & bottom cover stitch functions and general instructions 38 Cover stitch threading 42 Top & bottom cover stitch threading 48 Top & bottom cover stitch / Cover stitch test sewing and fine tuning 51 Chain stitch threading (position G) 53 Chain stitch test sewing and...
Manual
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... machine BERNINA 2500DCET cover /chain stitch mode 6 12 13 10 9 8 7 3 4 5 6 25 24 23 22 11 View from the front 1 Stitch selection dial 2 Stitch display 3 Cloth plate/free arm 14 4 Stitch plate 5 Standard presser foot with tape guide 6 Cover stitch extension plate 7 Needle clamp 2 8 Sewing light 9 Needle stop 1 10 Safety control light 11 Carrying handle 12 Thread guide 13 Thread guide support 14 Support rod 15 Differential feed dial 16 Stitch length dial 17 Handwheel 18 Foot control socket 19 Machine socket 20 Power switch 21 Looper cover 22 Lower looper fine tuning (purple) 23 Needle...
... machine BERNINA 2500DCET cover /chain stitch mode 6 12 13 10 9 8 7 3 4 5 6 25 24 23 22 11 View from the front 1 Stitch selection dial 2 Stitch display 3 Cloth plate/free arm 14 4 Stitch plate 5 Standard presser foot with tape guide 6 Cover stitch extension plate 7 Needle clamp 2 8 Sewing light 9 Needle stop 1 10 Safety control light 11 Carrying handle 12 Thread guide 13 Thread guide support 14 Support rod 15 Differential feed dial 16 Stitch length dial 17 Handwheel 18 Foot control socket 19 Machine socket 20 Power switch 21 Looper cover 22 Lower looper fine tuning (purple) 23 Needle...
Manual
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... and box. 1 1 Spool caps 2 Nets 2 3 Spare knife 4 Bulb holder 5 Large screwdriver 3 6 Oiler 7 Accessory bag 4 8 Dust cover 9 Deco guide 5 10 Seam guide right 11 Needle set JLx2 (3x 80) 12 Cover stitch presser foot * 6 13 Cover/chain stitch extension plate 14 Standard foot with tape guide 15 Knife guard 7 9 10 8 11 14 15 * Cover stitch presser foot Instructions for using the cover stitch presser foot (compensating foot) are on page 16. 13 Cover stitch: Depending on whether your machine is delivered in overlock or cover stitch mode, either...
... and box. 1 1 Spool caps 2 Nets 2 3 Spare knife 4 Bulb holder 5 Large screwdriver 3 6 Oiler 7 Accessory bag 4 8 Dust cover 9 Deco guide 5 10 Seam guide right 11 Needle set JLx2 (3x 80) 12 Cover stitch presser foot * 6 13 Cover/chain stitch extension plate 14 Standard foot with tape guide 15 Knife guard 7 9 10 8 11 14 15 * Cover stitch presser foot Instructions for using the cover stitch presser foot (compensating foot) are on page 16. 13 Cover stitch: Depending on whether your machine is delivered in overlock or cover stitch mode, either...
Manual
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... overlock stitches (positions A to E) is generally up when the presser foot is raised, when the presser foot is swung out or the looper cover is on for threading or changing needles. cover and chain stitch formations end with electronic operating and safety features. The Needle stop . Needle stop: The Needle stop button (3). The control lamp also lights up , i.e. 2500_DCE_1_englisch_neu 09.10.2007 14:33 Uhr Seite 14 Functions and general operating instructions...
... overlock stitches (positions A to E) is generally up when the presser foot is raised, when the presser foot is swung out or the looper cover is on for threading or changing needles. cover and chain stitch formations end with electronic operating and safety features. The Needle stop . Needle stop: The Needle stop button (3). The control lamp also lights up , i.e. 2500_DCE_1_englisch_neu 09.10.2007 14:33 Uhr Seite 14 Functions and general operating instructions...
Manual
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... to change the needles and insert band or elastic into the guide on the extension plate and for sewing: · Push the foot from the clamp (2) and remove it to right until it out to needle(s) or machine. Lower the shank and the presser foot engages automatically. Note: Cover stitch compensating foot: To prevent damaging the needle points, the cover stitch foot (accessory) should not be swung out. Note: Cover stitch compensating foot: To prevent damaging the needle points, the cover stitch foot (accessory...
... to change the needles and insert band or elastic into the guide on the extension plate and for sewing: · Push the foot from the clamp (2) and remove it to right until it out to needle(s) or machine. Lower the shank and the presser foot engages automatically. Note: Cover stitch compensating foot: To prevent damaging the needle points, the cover stitch foot (accessory) should not be swung out. Note: Cover stitch compensating foot: To prevent damaging the needle points, the cover stitch foot (accessory...
Manual
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... 23 Needles, thread, fabric Needles and machine Your BERNINA overlocker is the BERNINA 2500DCET cover stitch or JLx2 needles 23 equipped with thread used When sewing, the thread is needles no. 70-90 on your depends on cones) are required. 23 types of types, duced exclusively for cover and chain stitch 130/705 H (household need- C made for overlockers (available on the thread. stitch (Positions F and G). The fed through sewing thick or decorative becoming widely available. when replacement needles les). Problems...
... 23 Needles, thread, fabric Needles and machine Your BERNINA overlocker is the BERNINA 2500DCET cover stitch or JLx2 needles 23 equipped with thread used When sewing, the thread is needles no. 70-90 on your depends on cones) are required. 23 types of types, duced exclusively for cover and chain stitch 130/705 H (household need- C made for overlockers (available on the thread. stitch (Positions F and G). The fed through sewing thick or decorative becoming widely available. when replacement needles les). Problems...
Manual
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... not thread needle, remove needle Attach the upper looper converter (upper looper is equipped with pre-set for cover stitch, G for top & bottom cover stitch. 2500_DCE_1_englisch_neu 09.10.2007 14:34 Uhr Seite 25 1 2 3 4 5 6 A 1-6 B 7 C 8 D 9 E 10 11 F 12 13 G 14 15 H 16 Stitch formations and stitch selection Stitch display /stitch selection dial The Bernina 2500DCET is not threaded) Move stitch selection lever to overlock Move stitch selection lever to roll hem Raise the upper knife and upper knife arm Attach the cover stitch extension plate Lower...
... not thread needle, remove needle Attach the upper looper converter (upper looper is equipped with pre-set for cover stitch, G for top & bottom cover stitch. 2500_DCE_1_englisch_neu 09.10.2007 14:34 Uhr Seite 25 1 2 3 4 5 6 A 1-6 B 7 C 8 D 9 E 10 11 F 12 13 G 14 15 H 16 Stitch formations and stitch selection Stitch display /stitch selection dial The Bernina 2500DCET is not threaded) Move stitch selection lever to overlock Move stitch selection lever to roll hem Raise the upper knife and upper knife arm Attach the cover stitch extension plate Lower...
Manual
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... fine edging for all types of seam allowances, hems and facings. Lingerie, underwear, scarves. Clothing: jackets, coats, pullovers ■ Decorative flat seam with pre-set for cover stitch, G for chain stitch using standard overlock thread. The stitches on firm wovens, fleecy fabrics or firm knits. Position F is not threaded) Move stitch selection lever to overlock Move stitch selection lever to medium weight cotton, viscose, satin or synthetic fibres, e.g. Seams in T-shirts, baby...
... fine edging for all types of seam allowances, hems and facings. Lingerie, underwear, scarves. Clothing: jackets, coats, pullovers ■ Decorative flat seam with pre-set for cover stitch, G for chain stitch using standard overlock thread. The stitches on firm wovens, fleecy fabrics or firm knits. Position F is not threaded) Move stitch selection lever to overlock Move stitch selection lever to medium weight cotton, viscose, satin or synthetic fibres, e.g. Seams in T-shirts, baby...
Manual
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..., thicker fabrics. ■ Use to roll hem Raise the upper knife and upper knife arm Attach the cover stitch extension plate Lower the wiper and finger guard Press in wiper activating lever Note: The positions A, C, D and E are the same as decorative top stitching. Stitch ■ The perfect flat hem for all stretch fabrics. ■ Ideal for sewing and finishing with elastic or for binding edges in stretch fabrics. ■ Decorative topstitch seams which can...
..., thicker fabrics. ■ Use to roll hem Raise the upper knife and upper knife arm Attach the cover stitch extension plate Lower the wiper and finger guard Press in wiper activating lever Note: The positions A, C, D and E are the same as decorative top stitching. Stitch ■ The perfect flat hem for all stretch fabrics. ■ Ideal for sewing and finishing with elastic or for binding edges in stretch fabrics. ■ Decorative topstitch seams which can...
Manual
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...; Threading accessories in the following sequence. Lower looper (purple markings) 2. Needle R (brown markings) 3. Needle L (yellow markings) 5. Lower looper (purple markings) When threading for the first time, use coloured threads 2. Needle C (green markings) 4. Needle/looper threader Insert the thread into the appropriate guide from back left to match the threading codes, i.e. purple, brown, 2. Wiper thread (grey markings) · Stitch display with practical 30 sew, you 3. The tensions release automatically. · Swing foot out. · Open the...
...; Threading accessories in the following sequence. Lower looper (purple markings) 2. Needle R (brown markings) 3. Needle L (yellow markings) 5. Lower looper (purple markings) When threading for the first time, use coloured threads 2. Needle C (green markings) 4. Needle/looper threader Insert the thread into the appropriate guide from back left to match the threading codes, i.e. purple, brown, 2. Wiper thread (grey markings) · Stitch display with practical 30 sew, you 3. The tensions release automatically. · Swing foot out. · Open the...
Manual
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... underside. The deco guide could be used . The deco guide could be used . 37 Needle L thread forms loops on the upperside: Reduce the lower looper tension (red). The loops are formed on the upper side: Increase the lower looper tension (red). 2500_DCE_1_englisch_neu 09.10.2007 14:35 Uhr Seite 37 Overlock sewing test and fine tuning Fine tuning for 3 thread lock and 3 thread narrow seam: flatlock The...
... underside. The deco guide could be used . The deco guide could be used . 37 Needle L thread forms loops on the upperside: Reduce the lower looper tension (red). The loops are formed on the upper side: Increase the lower looper tension (red). 2500_DCE_1_englisch_neu 09.10.2007 14:35 Uhr Seite 37 Overlock sewing test and fine tuning Fine tuning for 3 thread lock and 3 thread narrow seam: flatlock The...
Manual
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... the machine will not sew when: · the position of the presser foot. ▼ To replace: ▲ Open the looper cover. To attach the extension plate, hold it at a slight angle to the looper cover, position (1), hold both parts parallel and push the plate to the right until it clicks into place. The extension plate covers the released upper looper and extends the stitch plate to the right of the conversion arm...
... the machine will not sew when: · the position of the presser foot. ▼ To replace: ▲ Open the looper cover. To attach the extension plate, hold it at a slight angle to the looper cover, position (1), hold both parts parallel and push the plate to the right until it clicks into place. The extension plate covers the released upper looper and extends the stitch plate to the right of the conversion arm...
Manual
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... using decorative threads, attach the deco guide (see page 36) over the looper threading path. Lower the presser foot. Sew. When sewing is complete, raise the needles by fine tuning. When sewing is interrupted, the needles stop button! Fine tuning top & bottom cover stitch Compare your desired position for the wiper thread (grey) Fine tuning If the needle threads form loops on the upper side of the fabric: Increase the needle thread tensions. The wiper thread...
... using decorative threads, attach the deco guide (see page 36) over the looper threading path. Lower the presser foot. Sew. When sewing is complete, raise the needles by fine tuning. When sewing is interrupted, the needles stop button! Fine tuning top & bottom cover stitch Compare your desired position for the wiper thread (grey) Fine tuning If the needle threads form loops on the upper side of the fabric: Increase the needle thread tensions. The wiper thread...
Manual
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... seam. Note: If using decorative threads, attach the deco guide over the looper threading path. Lower the presser foot. The looper thread forms a chain on the threading diagram in the fabric. Incorrect stitch formation can be corrected by fine tuning. Continue sewing at the end of fabric under the presser foot and needle. Remove the work carefully to the left to the left . B Do not thread the first machine guide but take the thread directly through...
... seam. Note: If using decorative threads, attach the deco guide over the looper threading path. Lower the presser foot. The looper thread forms a chain on the threading diagram in the fabric. Incorrect stitch formation can be corrected by fine tuning. Continue sewing at the end of fabric under the presser foot and needle. Remove the work carefully to the left to the left . B Do not thread the first machine guide but take the thread directly through...
Manual
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... the looper cover allow you to guide the fabric easily and perfectly according to gather fine fabrics. A Cutting line (cutting width 2) B Needle R insertion point (cover and chain stitch only) C Needle C insertion point D Needle L insertion point E 1 cm distance from the point of fabric before sewing it to guide the fabric. Overlock Gathering Use the differential feed to gather a single layer of needle insertion. Tip: After sewing, loosen the needle threads from the thread chain with a pin or the BERNINA seam ripper and...
... the looper cover allow you to guide the fabric easily and perfectly according to gather fine fabrics. A Cutting line (cutting width 2) B Needle R insertion point (cover and chain stitch only) C Needle C insertion point D Needle L insertion point E 1 cm distance from the point of fabric before sewing it to guide the fabric. Overlock Gathering Use the differential feed to gather a single layer of needle insertion. Tip: After sewing, loosen the needle threads from the thread chain with a pin or the BERNINA seam ripper and...
Manual
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... Trouble shooting guide Problem: Cause: Solution: The machine does not sew. Replace the needles. Skipped stitches: Needles are not between N and 2. Presser foot pressure is incorrectly Check threading path of each thread. 72 threaded. Machine is too low. The machine is blunt Replace the lower or upper knife. Check the differential feed setting. Lower or upper knife is not plugged in. or wrongly positioned. Needles not inserted correctly. Turn the stitch selection dial to I. Fabric was pulled while sewing. the thread being used...
... Trouble shooting guide Problem: Cause: Solution: The machine does not sew. Replace the needles. Skipped stitches: Needles are not between N and 2. Presser foot pressure is incorrectly Check threading path of each thread. 72 threaded. Machine is too low. The machine is blunt Replace the lower or upper knife. Check the differential feed setting. Lower or upper knife is not plugged in. or wrongly positioned. Needles not inserted correctly. Turn the stitch selection dial to I. Fabric was pulled while sewing. the thread being used...
Manual
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... · adjusting 17 positioning 12 20 · replacing 34 Edges M · swing-out 16 Spool pins 8, 12 · finishing · hemming (cover stitch) · neatening 26, 27 29, 67 26 Machine does not sew Maintenance Micro safety switch 72 · tape guide 71 Puckering seams 14 61 Stabilising seams 73 Starting to overlock 60 · converting from overlock 57 · needle positions 21 · presser foot 10, 16 Cover stitch applications · 3 thread cover stitch 28...
... · adjusting 17 positioning 12 20 · replacing 34 Edges M · swing-out 16 Spool pins 8, 12 · finishing · hemming (cover stitch) · neatening 26, 27 29, 67 26 Machine does not sew Maintenance Micro safety switch 72 · tape guide 71 Puckering seams 14 61 Stabilising seams 73 Starting to overlock 60 · converting from overlock 57 · needle positions 21 · presser foot 10, 16 Cover stitch applications · 3 thread cover stitch 28...
Manual
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... position G selected, remove all needle(s) not in use (only needle R is required). 7. If position F is selected, place a double layer of fabric under the presser foot and needles. 8. Lower the presser foot. Remove the waste collector and open the looper cover. 4. Switch conversion arm from overlock to cover/chain stitch. 5. Remove the knife guard and attach the cover/chain stitch extension plate. 6. Turn the handwheel to bring needle clamp to on the cover (see diagram). 14. Raise the presser foot. Lower the upper knife arm and upper...
... position G selected, remove all needle(s) not in use (only needle R is required). 7. If position F is selected, place a double layer of fabric under the presser foot and needles. 8. Lower the presser foot. Remove the waste collector and open the looper cover. 4. Switch conversion arm from overlock to cover/chain stitch. 5. Remove the knife guard and attach the cover/chain stitch extension plate. 6. Turn the handwheel to bring needle clamp to on the cover (see diagram). 14. Raise the presser foot. Lower the upper knife arm and upper...
