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We also provide you step by step through the features and handling of your BERNINA dealer who will give you will find a list of optional accessories and BERNINA services which fulfills every expectation in general, please do not hesitate to help you happy and successful ...for getting the most out of pleasure. On the last page of the manual, you years of your BERNINA 2500DCET overlocker. Hanspeter Ueltschi BERNINA INTERNATIONAL AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT President BERNINA International AG, CH-8266 Steckborn The unique stitch selection and pre-set tensions make sewing easier than ever ...
We also provide you step by step through the features and handling of your BERNINA dealer who will give you will find a list of optional accessories and BERNINA services which fulfills every expectation in general, please do not hesitate to help you happy and successful ...for getting the most out of pleasure. On the last page of the manual, you years of your BERNINA 2500DCET overlocker. Hanspeter Ueltschi BERNINA INTERNATIONAL AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT President BERNINA International AG, CH-8266 Steckborn The unique stitch selection and pre-set tensions make sewing easier than ever ...
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... Cover stitch/ top & bottom cover stitch practical sewing 67 Chain stitch practical sewing 70 Maintenance 71 Trouble shooting 72 Index 74 Technical information 76 Optional Accessories 77 Bernina publications 78 2500_DCE_1_englisch_neu 09.10.2007 14:33 Uhr Seite 5 Contents 5 Details of the machine 6 Setting up the machine 11 Functions and general operating...
... Cover stitch/ top & bottom cover stitch practical sewing 67 Chain stitch practical sewing 70 Maintenance 71 Trouble shooting 72 Index 74 Technical information 76 Optional Accessories 77 Bernina publications 78 2500_DCE_1_englisch_neu 09.10.2007 14:33 Uhr Seite 5 Contents 5 Details of the machine 6 Setting up the machine 11 Functions and general operating...
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...) 3 Lower looper (red) 4 Lower looper auto-threader 1 5 Lower knife 2 6 Lower knife setscrew 7 Upper knife 3 8 Conversion arm 5 6 4 Details of the machine 9 8 Accessories in looper cover The most important threading and machine accessories are neatly stored in the looper cover and always to hand. 1 Household needles 130/705H (2 x 70, 3 x 80) 2 Small screwdriver 3 Tweezers 4 Brush...
...) 3 Lower looper (red) 4 Lower looper auto-threader 1 5 Lower knife 2 6 Lower knife setscrew 7 Upper knife 3 8 Conversion arm 5 6 4 Details of the machine 9 8 Accessories in looper cover The most important threading and machine accessories are neatly stored in the looper cover and always to hand. 1 Household needles 130/705H (2 x 70, 3 x 80) 2 Small screwdriver 3 Tweezers 4 Brush...
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2500_DCE_1_englisch_neu 09.10.2007 14:33 Uhr Seite 10 Details of the machine Accessories 10 All other accessories are stored in the accessory bag 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... (compensating foot) are on page 16. 13 Cover stitch: Depending on whether your machine is delivered in overlock or cover stitch mode, either of the accessories 12 13, 14 or 15 will be attached to the machine.
2500_DCE_1_englisch_neu 09.10.2007 14:33 Uhr Seite 10 Details of the machine Accessories 10 All other accessories are stored in the accessory bag 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... (compensating foot) are on page 16. 13 Cover stitch: Depending on whether your machine is delivered in overlock or cover stitch mode, either of the accessories 12 13, 14 or 15 will be attached to the machine.
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... of a solid centre section and two spring-loaded side sections. Note: Cover stitch compensating foot: To prevent damaging the needle points, the cover stitch foot (accessory) should line up exactly with the presser foot pin (3). Changing the presser foot 1 2 3 · Raise the needles (Needle stop ). · Raise the ... 09.10.2007 14:33 Uhr Seite 16 Functions and general operating instructions Swing-out presser foot 16 The swing-out foot (exclusive by BERNINA) provides easy access for topstitching hems with the seam guide lines on the foot. It also makes it under the shaft. To attach the...
... of a solid centre section and two spring-loaded side sections. Note: Cover stitch compensating foot: To prevent damaging the needle points, the cover stitch foot (accessory) should line up exactly with the presser foot pin (3). Changing the presser foot 1 2 3 · Raise the needles (Needle stop ). · Raise the ... 09.10.2007 14:33 Uhr Seite 16 Functions and general operating instructions Swing-out presser foot 16 The swing-out foot (exclusive by BERNINA) provides easy access for topstitching hems with the seam guide lines on the foot. It also makes it under the shaft. To attach the...
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... · The thicker the thread, the threads are manufactured or spools which are also must be in rear when starting to sew. accessory bag). · Always test sew decorative · Only use the spool caps (in perfect condition. Problems can also be used on... stitch (Positions F and G). 2500_DCE_1_englisch_neu 09.10.2007 14:34 Uhr Seite 23 Needles, thread, fabric Needles and machine Your BERNINA overlocker is the BERNINA 2500DCET cover stitch or JLx2 needles 23 equipped with thread used. However for overlockers (available on your work Neatening edges Soft seams in...
... · The thicker the thread, the threads are manufactured or spools which are also must be in rear when starting to sew. accessory bag). · Always test sew decorative · Only use the spool caps (in perfect condition. Problems can also be used on... stitch (Positions F and G). 2500_DCE_1_englisch_neu 09.10.2007 14:34 Uhr Seite 23 Needles, thread, fabric Needles and machine Your BERNINA overlocker is the BERNINA 2500DCET cover stitch or JLx2 needles 23 equipped with thread used. However for overlockers (available on your work Neatening edges Soft seams in...
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... and pull gently to match the threading codes, i.e. blue, red, green and yellow for 4-thread overlock, so that when you test Your BERNINA overlocker is lying correctly. Needle R (brown markings) to check that you can see exactly how the stitch is formed. 4. Lower looper (purple...· Coloured threading diagram inside the looper cover · Colour coded threading paths · Lay-in thread guides · Threading accessories in the following sequence. 2500_DCE_1_englisch_neu 09.10.2007 14:34 Uhr Seite 30 Threading the machine for overlock and cover/chain stitch General ...
... and pull gently to match the threading codes, i.e. blue, red, green and yellow for 4-thread overlock, so that when you test Your BERNINA overlocker is lying correctly. Needle R (brown markings) to check that you can see exactly how the stitch is formed. 4. Lower looper (purple...· Coloured threading diagram inside the looper cover · Colour coded threading paths · Lay-in thread guides · Threading accessories in the following sequence. 2500_DCE_1_englisch_neu 09.10.2007 14:34 Uhr Seite 30 Threading the machine for overlock and cover/chain stitch General ...
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... the needles. 2500_DCE_1_englisch_neu 09.10.2007 14:35 Uhr Seite 36 Overlock sewing test and fine tuning 2 1 36 Deco guide The deco guide (in the accessory bag) is specially designed for sewing wide seams and edges with heavy thread: position the guide over one of the machine over the lower looper...
... the needles. 2500_DCE_1_englisch_neu 09.10.2007 14:35 Uhr Seite 36 Overlock sewing test and fine tuning 2 1 36 Deco guide The deco guide (in the accessory bag) is specially designed for sewing wide seams and edges with heavy thread: position the guide over one of the machine over the lower looper...
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Feed the fabric edge along the guide, an even amount of fabric will be cut off. Note: Push the guide fully to the left to line up with the desired marking on the presser foot. Position the attachment (accessory bag) over the screw and retighten the screw. Pull out the adjustable guide to open the looper cover. 63 2500_DCE_2_englisch_neu 09.10.2007 15:01 Uhr Seite 63 Practical Sewing - To sew without cutting, push the guide to the left to the right until it is line with the cutting line on the looper cover. Overlock Seam guide right Loosen the screw.
Feed the fabric edge along the guide, an even amount of fabric will be cut off. Note: Push the guide fully to the left to line up with the desired marking on the presser foot. Position the attachment (accessory bag) over the screw and retighten the screw. Pull out the adjustable guide to open the looper cover. 63 2500_DCE_2_englisch_neu 09.10.2007 15:01 Uhr Seite 63 Practical Sewing - To sew without cutting, push the guide to the left to the right until it is line with the cutting line on the looper cover. Overlock Seam guide right Loosen the screw.
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... bulb Using the special bulb holder provided in the accessory bag, press upwards against the bulb, turn to the right until the bulb engages. Your BERNINA overlocker requires very little lubrication as 1 the main components are available at your BERNINA dealer. Now and then lubricate the points illustrated....left and remove the bulb. 2500_DCE_2_englisch_neu 09.10.2007 15:02 Uhr Seite 71 Maintenance WA R N I N G ! Replacement bulbs for your local BERNINA dealer. Upper knife The upper knife (moving knife) is in line with the large screwdriver. · Remove the lower knife. · Fit the ...
... bulb Using the special bulb holder provided in the accessory bag, press upwards against the bulb, turn to the right until the bulb engages. Your BERNINA overlocker requires very little lubrication as 1 the main components are available at your BERNINA dealer. Now and then lubricate the points illustrated....left and remove the bulb. 2500_DCE_2_englisch_neu 09.10.2007 15:02 Uhr Seite 71 Maintenance WA R N I N G ! Replacement bulbs for your local BERNINA dealer. Upper knife The upper knife (moving knife) is in line with the large screwdriver. · Remove the lower knife. · Fit the ...
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...cover stitch 52, 58 Selection · cover/chain stitch/ overlock 24, 25 · overlock/roll hem 22 · stitch chart 26, 29 Sewing in accessory bag 10 Fabric feed 72 · seam allowances 26, 27 · knives 71 Fabric/needle/thread 23 · thick fabrics 24, 26, 27 ·...; knife guard 41 B Feed - 2500_DCE_2_englisch_neu 09.10.2007 15:02 Uhr Seite 74 Index A F N R Accessories 9, 10 Fabric edges curl up 73 Neatening Replacing · looper cover 9 Fabric edges wave 72 · edges 26, 27 · bulb 71 · in tape...
...cover stitch 52, 58 Selection · cover/chain stitch/ overlock 24, 25 · overlock/roll hem 22 · stitch chart 26, 29 Sewing in accessory bag 10 Fabric feed 72 · seam allowances 26, 27 · knives 71 Fabric/needle/thread 23 · thick fabrics 24, 26, 27 ·...; knife guard 41 B Feed - 2500_DCE_2_englisch_neu 09.10.2007 15:02 Uhr Seite 74 Index A F N R Accessories 9, 10 Fabric edges curl up 73 Neatening Replacing · looper cover 9 Fabric edges wave 72 · edges 26, 27 · bulb 71 · in tape...
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... (Pos. Max. for top&bottom cover stitch (Pos. F) Max. 800 s.p.m. H) Safety: Micro safety switches LED safety control lamps Weight: 2500DCET 8.8 kg Dimensions: 335 W x 295 D x 340 H mm 76 Foot control: Model Nr. Integrated accessories: Roll hemmer, tape guide Handwheel: Rotates forwards (counter-clockwise) Needle system: 130/705H (JLx2 can be used if necessary...
... (Pos. Max. for top&bottom cover stitch (Pos. F) Max. 800 s.p.m. H) Safety: Micro safety switches LED safety control lamps Weight: 2500DCET 8.8 kg Dimensions: 335 W x 295 D x 340 H mm 76 Foot control: Model Nr. Integrated accessories: Roll hemmer, tape guide Handwheel: Rotates forwards (counter-clockwise) Needle system: 130/705H (JLx2 can be used if necessary...
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2500_DCE_2_englisch_neu 09.10.2007 15:02 Uhr Seite 77 Remove needle R when using these special presser feet Blind stitch foot Elasticator Optional accessories Cording foot Gathering attachment Multi-purpose foot with guide Sewing Service Leaflet 16 Blind Stitch Foot Explains use and applications. 4 pages Sewing Service Leaflet 17 ...
2500_DCE_2_englisch_neu 09.10.2007 15:02 Uhr Seite 77 Remove needle R when using these special presser feet Blind stitch foot Elasticator Optional accessories Cording foot Gathering attachment Multi-purpose foot with guide Sewing Service Leaflet 16 Blind Stitch Foot Explains use and applications. 4 pages Sewing Service Leaflet 17 ...
