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... with double insulation (except USA/CANADA). Do not use the proper needle plate. Do not use . 17. Always unplug this overlock sewing machine. 11. WARNING To reduce the risk of grounding. Servicing a doubleinsulated product requires extreme care and knowledge of insulation are... 14. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS! The appliance should a means for household use as a toy. Use only identical replacement parts. This overlock/cover stitch machine is provided on a double-insulated product nor should never be used by qualified service personnel. To disconnect, turn ...
... with double insulation (except USA/CANADA). Do not use the proper needle plate. Do not use . 17. Always unplug this overlock sewing machine. 11. WARNING To reduce the risk of grounding. Servicing a doubleinsulated product requires extreme care and knowledge of insulation are... 14. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS! The appliance should a means for household use as a toy. Use only identical replacement parts. This overlock/cover stitch machine is provided on a double-insulated product nor should never be used by qualified service personnel. To disconnect, turn ...
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...terms of use and quality. Hanspeter Ueltschi BERNINA INTERNATIONAL AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT President BERNINA International AG, CH-8266 Steckborn You are now the proud owner of an overlock sewing machine which provide even more scope for using Dear Customer the various overlock stitches, roll hem, cover and chain... new machine. We wish you with tips and suggestions for getting the most out of your BERNINA 2500DCET overlocker. We also provide you happy and successful overlocking. 2500_DCE_1_englisch_neu 10.10.2007 15:23 Uhr Seite 4 4 Congratulations on the purchase of your new...
...terms of use and quality. Hanspeter Ueltschi BERNINA INTERNATIONAL AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT President BERNINA International AG, CH-8266 Steckborn You are now the proud owner of an overlock sewing machine which provide even more scope for using Dear Customer the various overlock stitches, roll hem, cover and chain... new machine. We wish you with tips and suggestions for getting the most out of your BERNINA 2500DCET overlocker. We also provide you happy and successful overlocking. 2500_DCE_1_englisch_neu 10.10.2007 15:23 Uhr Seite 4 4 Congratulations on the purchase of your new...
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...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...Chain stitch threading (position G) 53 Chain stitch test sewing and fine tuning 55 Converting from overlock to cover/chain stitch 57 Converting from cover stitch position F (4 thread cover stitch) top.../chain stitch position F 59 (4 thread cover stitch) Converting from cover/chain stitch to overlock 60 Overlock practical sewing, needles and threads 61 Cover stitch/ top & bottom cover stitch practical sewing...
...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...Chain stitch threading (position G) 53 Chain stitch test sewing and fine tuning 55 Converting from overlock to cover/chain stitch 57 Converting from cover stitch position F (4 thread cover stitch) top.../chain stitch position F 59 (4 thread cover stitch) Converting from cover/chain stitch to overlock 60 Overlock practical sewing, needles and threads 61 Cover stitch/ top & bottom cover stitch practical sewing...
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2500_DCE_1_englisch_neu 09.10.2007 14:33 Uhr Seite 7 Details of the machine BERNINA 2500DCET overlock mode View from the front 7 12 1 Stitch selection dial 13 2 Stitch display 3 Cloth plate/free arm 14 4 Stitch plate 25 24 23 22 5 Standard presser ... (yellow) 26 Cutting width dial 27 Roll hem selection lever 28 28 Cutting lines 29 Waste collector 29 21 16 15 20 17 19 18 BERNINA 2500DCET overlock mode (Detailed) 30 Wiper fine tuning (grey) 31 Thread guide 32 Thread eyelet 35 33 Feeding link guide 2 34 Wiper 30 35 Finger guard 36...
2500_DCE_1_englisch_neu 09.10.2007 14:33 Uhr Seite 7 Details of the machine BERNINA 2500DCET overlock mode View from the front 7 12 1 Stitch selection dial 13 2 Stitch display 3 Cloth plate/free arm 14 4 Stitch plate 25 24 23 22 5 Standard presser ... (yellow) 26 Cutting width dial 27 Roll hem selection lever 28 28 Cutting lines 29 Waste collector 29 21 16 15 20 17 19 18 BERNINA 2500DCET overlock mode (Detailed) 30 Wiper fine tuning (grey) 31 Thread guide 32 Thread eyelet 35 33 Feeding link guide 2 34 Wiper 30 35 Finger guard 36...
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YC-425 47 48 2500_DCE_1_englisch_neu 09.10.2007 14:33 Uhr Seite 8 Details of the machine BERNINA 2500DCET overlock mode 8 View from the back 38 Thread stand 39 Foam pad 40 Spool stabilizers 41 Spool pin 42 First thread guide 43 Presser foot pressure control 44 Presser foot lifter 45 Light switch 46 Thread cutter 47 Foot control 48 Power cord 42 41 43 44 40 45 46 39 38 Foot control: Model Nr.
YC-425 47 48 2500_DCE_1_englisch_neu 09.10.2007 14:33 Uhr Seite 8 Details of the machine BERNINA 2500DCET overlock mode 8 View from the back 38 Thread stand 39 Foam pad 40 Spool stabilizers 41 Spool pin 42 First thread guide 43 Presser foot pressure control 44 Presser foot lifter 45 Light switch 46 Thread cutter 47 Foot control 48 Power cord 42 41 43 44 40 45 46 39 38 Foot control: Model Nr.
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... 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 of the accessories 12 13, 14 or 15 will be attached to the machine.
... 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 of the accessories 12 13, 14 or 15 will be attached to the machine.
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... Raise the support rod (4) fully, turning slightly until the positioning catches engage. Position the thread guide (5) on the electronic foot control for : Overlock stitch mode A to the machine. If it is intended to install the proper polarized main socket. The maximum sewing speed for fully variable speed... machine. Plug the power cord into the machine socket (2) and into the socket on the right side of the machine. For the BERNINA 2500DCET use only the foot control model YC-425 (USA, Canada). The maximum sewing speeds are automatically set by the stitch selection dial....
... Raise the support rod (4) fully, turning slightly until the positioning catches engage. Position the thread guide (5) on the electronic foot control for : Overlock stitch mode A to the machine. If it is intended to install the proper polarized main socket. The maximum sewing speed for fully variable speed... machine. Plug the power cord into the machine socket (2) and into the socket on the right side of the machine. For the BERNINA 2500DCET use only the foot control model YC-425 (USA, Canada). The maximum sewing speeds are automatically set by the stitch selection dial....
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... the waste collector onto the opening provided on your working area neat and tidy. It catches the cut-off fabric as you sew, keeping your BERNINA overlocker. with large industrial spools, use the stabilizers upside down, i.e. Remove the stabilizers for household spools, but secure the spools with the spool holder caps, rounded...
... the waste collector onto the opening provided on your working area neat and tidy. It catches the cut-off fabric as you sew, keeping your BERNINA overlocker. with large industrial spools, use the stabilizers upside down, i.e. Remove the stabilizers for household spools, but secure the spools with the spool holder caps, rounded...
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... on the handwheel side of the machine in their highest position, the ideal position for threading or changing needles. Needle stop: The Needle stop for overlock stitches (positions A to E) is depressed, the safety control lamp will stop . The Needle stop sewing, the needle(s) will light up , i.e. When the foot control is... button (3). Micro-safety switch: When the looper cover is equipped with the needle in the fabric. To lower the needle(s), press the Needle stop Your Bernina overlocker is open .
... on the handwheel side of the machine in their highest position, the ideal position for threading or changing needles. Needle stop: The Needle stop for overlock stitches (positions A to E) is depressed, the safety control lamp will stop . The Needle stop sewing, the needle(s) will light up , i.e. When the foot control is... button (3). Micro-safety switch: When the looper cover is equipped with the needle in the fabric. To lower the needle(s), press the Needle stop Your Bernina overlocker is open .
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Simply turn the stitch length dial in the direction desired. Most overlock work is done with a basic stitch length setting of knife: Needle C: Needle L: 1 3 mm 5 mm 2 4 mm 6 mm 3 5 mm 7... upper knife arm are sewn without knives. Position of 2.5 mm (marking on the dial). Cutting width Adjusting the cutting width for overlock stitches: Turn the dial in 17 the direction desired. Most cover stitch work is infinitely variable from 1- 4 mm and can be...17 The stitch length is done with a stitch length of the lower knife. The 17 amount of overlock stitches is in use.
Simply turn the stitch length dial in the direction desired. Most overlock work is done with a basic stitch length setting of knife: Needle C: Needle L: 1 3 mm 5 mm 2 4 mm 6 mm 3 5 mm 7... upper knife arm are sewn without knives. Position of 2.5 mm (marking on the dial). Cutting width Adjusting the cutting width for overlock stitches: Turn the dial in 17 the direction desired. Most cover stitch work is infinitely variable from 1- 4 mm and can be...17 The stitch length is done with a stitch length of the lower knife. The 17 amount of overlock stitches is in use.
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... loops formed on the fabric edge are too loose, increase the cutting width by turning the dial to a lower number. Test sew. Differential feed Your BERNINA overlocker is greater than that the rear feed 2 dog can take up the fabric (slightly stretched) behind the needle(s) (e.g. 1.5 and 2). 2 1 Stretching effect The opposite effect can...
... loops formed on the fabric edge are too loose, increase the cutting width by turning the dial to a lower number. Test sew. Differential feed Your BERNINA overlocker is greater than that the rear feed 2 dog can take up the fabric (slightly stretched) behind the needle(s) (e.g. 1.5 and 2). 2 1 Stretching effect The opposite effect can...
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... weight knits Knits with the grain sewing over seams 2500_DCE_1_englisch_neu 09.10.2007 14:33 Uhr Seite 19 Functions and general operating instructions Setting Effect Overlock 2 Gathering effect, flat seams Thick or loose knits, hand- knits 1.5 Gathering effect, flat seams Fine to medium weight knits Knits with the grain Sewing over...
... weight knits Knits with the grain sewing over seams 2500_DCE_1_englisch_neu 09.10.2007 14:33 Uhr Seite 19 Functions and general operating instructions Setting Effect Overlock 2 Gathering effect, flat seams Thick or loose knits, hand- knits 1.5 Gathering effect, flat seams Fine to medium weight knits Knits with the grain Sewing over...
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...: Basic setting for sewing on elastic. L Low pressure: For light-weight or sheer fabrics such as denim, tweed, linen and for most normal overlock work. To lower, press the holder to their highest position (needle stop). 2500_DCE_1_englisch_neu 09.10.2007 14:33 Uhr Seite 20 Functions and general operating...fabrics will wave if the presser foot pressure is factory adjusted to the right. Turn the knob (2) clockwise until it engages. Note: Seams in overlock mode. It is too high. To raise the knife press the upper knife holder (1) to a medium setting. H High pressure: For thick or...
...: Basic setting for sewing on elastic. L Low pressure: For light-weight or sheer fabrics such as denim, tweed, linen and for most normal overlock work. To lower, press the holder to their highest position (needle stop). 2500_DCE_1_englisch_neu 09.10.2007 14:33 Uhr Seite 20 Functions and general operating...fabrics will wave if the presser foot pressure is factory adjusted to the right. Turn the knob (2) clockwise until it engages. Note: Seams in overlock mode. It is too high. To raise the knife press the upper knife holder (1) to a medium setting. H High pressure: For thick or...
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... 09.10.2007 14:34 Uhr Seite 21 L C R 1 3 2 Functions and general operating instructions Needle clamp BERNINA 2500DCET needle clamp 21 There are three needle positions (L, C, R) each with the practical needle inserter. Needle L and C or Needle L 5-7 mm overlock Needle C 3-5 mm overlock 2-3 mm roll hem Needles L, C R or needle L and R 5 mm cover stitch Needles L and C Needles C and...
... 09.10.2007 14:34 Uhr Seite 21 L C R 1 3 2 Functions and general operating instructions Needle clamp BERNINA 2500DCET needle clamp 21 There are three needle positions (L, C, R) each with the practical needle inserter. Needle L and C or Needle L 5-7 mm overlock Needle C 3-5 mm overlock 2-3 mm roll hem Needles L, C R or needle L and R 5 mm cover stitch Needles L and C Needles C and...
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..., check that loops are formed round the edge of the fabric. Stitch selection lever /roll hem on the stitch plate The selection lever for overlock stitches sewn with one looper, e.g. 2 thread roll hem or 2 thread flatlock. · Lower the needles (press Needle stop) ·...lever forward towards you (3). When the selection lever is pulled forward (3), the wide overlock stitch finger (4) is rolled round the pin while sewing to produce a fine and decorative edge finish. 4 6 For overlock, push the selection lever back away from back to front (2). 2500_DCE_1_englisch_neu 09.10....
..., check that loops are formed round the edge of the fabric. Stitch selection lever /roll hem on the stitch plate The selection lever for overlock stitches sewn with one looper, e.g. 2 thread roll hem or 2 thread flatlock. · Lower the needles (press Needle stop) ·...lever forward towards you (3). When the selection lever is pulled forward (3), the wide overlock stitch finger (4) is rolled round the pin while sewing to produce a fine and decorative edge finish. 4 6 For overlock, push the selection lever back away from back to front (2). 2500_DCE_1_englisch_neu 09.10....
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... must move easily and · Use the deco-guide when without resistance through the long groove BERNINA overlocker. 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. when replacement needles les). Pull the...
... must move easily and · Use the deco-guide when without resistance through the long groove BERNINA overlocker. 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. when replacement needles les). Pull the...
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...the upper looper F is released and the upper knife and knife arm are raised). Examples: 4 thread overlock with integrated safety seam 3 thread overlock/flatlock/roll hem/narrow seam A further selection of stitches can be sewn with one looper using the ...3 4 24 5 6 1-6 7 8 9 BERNINA 2500DCET stitches The 2500DCET sews 16 different basic stitches. Examples: A 3 thread super stretch 2 thread overlock/flatlock/roll hem B C D E 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 The BERNINA 2500DCET can be converted to cover and chain stitch. Overlock stitches are basically formed with a lower looper (the...
...the upper looper F is released and the upper knife and knife arm are raised). Examples: 4 thread overlock with integrated safety seam 3 thread overlock/flatlock/roll hem/narrow seam A further selection of stitches can be sewn with one looper using the ...3 4 24 5 6 1-6 7 8 9 BERNINA 2500DCET stitches The 2500DCET sews 16 different basic stitches. Examples: A 3 thread super stretch 2 thread overlock/flatlock/roll hem B C D E 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 The BERNINA 2500DCET can be converted to cover and chain stitch. Overlock stitches are basically formed with a lower looper (the...
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... 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 equipped with pre-set for cover stitch, G for chain stitch using standard overlock thread. The position desired can be selected by simply turning the stitch selection dial. Position F is pre-set tensions...
... 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 equipped with pre-set for cover stitch, G for chain stitch using standard overlock thread. The position desired can be selected by simply turning the stitch selection dial. Position F is pre-set tensions...
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... C 5-7 mm 5-7 mm needle L 3-5 mm needle C B Lower looper: woolly nylon Needles: all-purpose overlock thread, polyester thread A Loopers and needle: all-purpose overlock thread, polyester thread, embroidery or darning thread B Loopers: woolly nylon or similar decorative thread Needle: all-purpose... thread, embroidery and darning thread B Lower looper: woolly nylon or similar decorative thread Needle: all-purpose overlock thread, polyester thread A Loopers/needle: all-purpose overlock thread, polyester and rayon threads Stitch length: 2.5 Cutting width: 2 Differential: N-1.5 (knits), 0.7-N (...
... C 5-7 mm 5-7 mm needle L 3-5 mm needle C B Lower looper: woolly nylon Needles: all-purpose overlock thread, polyester thread A Loopers and needle: all-purpose overlock thread, polyester thread, embroidery or darning thread B Loopers: woolly nylon or similar decorative thread Needle: all-purpose... thread, embroidery and darning thread B Lower looper: woolly nylon or similar decorative thread Needle: all-purpose overlock thread, polyester thread A Loopers/needle: all-purpose overlock thread, polyester and rayon threads Stitch length: 2.5 Cutting width: 2 Differential: N-1.5 (knits), 0.7-N (...
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... cotton or synthetic jersey. Home dec: cushions, bed covers etc. 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. Swimwear, gymwear, sportswear ■ Neatening ...pullovers, jackets, coats. Sweatshirts, running suits, jersey and knitted garments, children's clothing, light outer wear, home dec. Suitable for overlock stitches using all garments such as coats, jackets pullovers as well as position A but with slight stretch. Symbols: Yellow line = ...
... cotton or synthetic jersey. Home dec: cushions, bed covers etc. 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. Swimwear, gymwear, sportswear ■ Neatening ...pullovers, jackets, coats. Sweatshirts, running suits, jersey and knitted garments, children's clothing, light outer wear, home dec. Suitable for overlock stitches using all garments such as coats, jackets pullovers as well as position A but with slight stretch. Symbols: Yellow line = ...