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... Seams for knitted fabrics 19 Securing threads 14 Setting stitch length 14 Sewing lamp, Model 807/810 4 Sewing lamp, Model 817 5 Sewing elastic thread 24 Sewing on buttons 34 Shell hem 22 Shell hemmer 39 Stretch seam 20 Stretch stitch for hems on tricot underwear 20 Straight stitching 14 Tailor tacking 36 Terry towelling darning 33 Thread correct holding 13 Thread cutter 9 Thread table 6 Thread tension 8 Threading upper thread 8 Trellis work with metallic thread 40 Tricot hems 17 Tricot seams 19 Tricot patching 18 Unpacking and packing, Model 807...
... Seams for knitted fabrics 19 Securing threads 14 Setting stitch length 14 Sewing lamp, Model 807/810 4 Sewing lamp, Model 817 5 Sewing elastic thread 24 Sewing on buttons 34 Shell hem 22 Shell hemmer 39 Stretch seam 20 Stretch stitch for hems on tricot underwear 20 Straight stitching 14 Tailor tacking 36 Terry towelling darning 33 Thread correct holding 13 Thread cutter 9 Thread table 6 Thread tension 8 Threading upper thread 8 Trellis work with metallic thread 40 Tricot hems 17 Tricot seams 19 Tricot patching 18 Unpacking and packing, Model 807...
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... changing the light bulb, the needle, presser loot, bobbin or needle plate, when stopping work without supervision and during servicing (cleaning). General information Max. The moving needle is a source of danger (danger of machine (807) approx. 8,1 kg Weight complete with carrying case (807) approx. 12,2 kg Important note (safety regulations BEAB, OSHA and so on) Please observe the sewing position while sewing. We have placed in ) power: 15 watts Number of a Bernina...
... changing the light bulb, the needle, presser loot, bobbin or needle plate, when stopping work without supervision and during servicing (cleaning). General information Max. The moving needle is a source of danger (danger of machine (807) approx. 8,1 kg Weight complete with carrying case (807) approx. 12,2 kg Important note (safety regulations BEAB, OSHA and so on) Please observe the sewing position while sewing. We have placed in ) power: 15 watts Number of a Bernina...
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... 22 21 2 Model 807 15 16 17 18 19 20 .0" 1 Free-arm cover-plate 2 Needle-plate 3 Presser-foot 4 Needle-clamp 5 Thread regulator 6 Face-plate 7 Lamp switch 8 Take-up lever 9 Winder pre-tension 10 Thread tension and thread guide 11 Tension indicator window 12 Thread tension control wheel 13 Selector lever for plain or utility stitch 14 Winder spindle 15 Handwheel 16 Handwheel release 17 Left-center-right adjusting knob (needle position) 18 Zigzag adjusting knob 19 Stitch length adjustment (stitch length lever) 20 Drop-feed control 21 iiFast-Slow Sewing.. motor control 22 Free-arm 23 Base...
... 22 21 2 Model 807 15 16 17 18 19 20 .0" 1 Free-arm cover-plate 2 Needle-plate 3 Presser-foot 4 Needle-clamp 5 Thread regulator 6 Face-plate 7 Lamp switch 8 Take-up lever 9 Winder pre-tension 10 Thread tension and thread guide 11 Tension indicator window 12 Thread tension control wheel 13 Selector lever for plain or utility stitch 14 Winder spindle 15 Handwheel 16 Handwheel release 17 Left-center-right adjusting knob (needle position) 18 Zigzag adjusting knob 19 Stitch length adjustment (stitch length lever) 20 Drop-feed control 21 iiFast-Slow Sewing.. motor control 22 Free-arm 23 Base...
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... 17 Left-center right adjusting knob (needle position) 18 Zigzag adjusting knob 19 Stitch length adjustment (stitch length lever) 20 Drop-feed control 21 ,,Fast-Slow Sewing.> motor control 22 Free-arm 23 Base-plate 24 Hinged cover 25 Carrying handle 10 11 12 9 - 8 7 81580404A 8 4 .1, 1 14 15 1 17 18 1 Base-plate 2 Needle-plate 3 Sewing-foot 4 Needle-clamp 5 Thread regulator 6 Light cover 7 Light switch 8 Take-up lever 9 Bobbin winder tension 10 Thread tension discs and slot 11 Tension indicator window 12 Tension centering wheel 13 Pattern selector 14 Bobbin winder spindle 15 Handwheel...
... 17 Left-center right adjusting knob (needle position) 18 Zigzag adjusting knob 19 Stitch length adjustment (stitch length lever) 20 Drop-feed control 21 ,,Fast-Slow Sewing.> motor control 22 Free-arm 23 Base-plate 24 Hinged cover 25 Carrying handle 10 11 12 9 - 8 7 81580404A 8 4 .1, 1 14 15 1 17 18 1 Base-plate 2 Needle-plate 3 Sewing-foot 4 Needle-clamp 5 Thread regulator 6 Light cover 7 Light switch 8 Take-up lever 9 Bobbin winder tension 10 Thread tension discs and slot 11 Tension indicator window 12 Tension centering wheel 13 Pattern selector 14 Bobbin winder spindle 15 Handwheel...
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.... 6 The presser foot with the white plate is thereby made considerably simpler. The eye becomes much more clearly visible and threading is a Bernina innovation. The usual needles for sewing are numbers 80. 90 and 100 while those for Bernina sewing machines 807, 810 and 817. Use only needle system 705 B for darning are numbers 70 and 80. The insertion of the left hand and remove the bobbin case. Please ensure...
.... 6 The presser foot with the white plate is thereby made considerably simpler. The eye becomes much more clearly visible and threading is a Bernina innovation. The usual needles for sewing are numbers 80. 90 and 100 while those for Bernina sewing machines 807, 810 and 817. Use only needle system 705 B for darning are numbers 70 and 80. The insertion of the left hand and remove the bobbin case. Please ensure...
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... to the needle eye. Model 807 and 810 Darning. Place spool on pin. Lowering the feed dog. For your guidance Normal tension black line in its highest position. Bernina has the unique advantage that during normal sewing the thread tension does not have to the left hand through the eyelet then pull it will come up the bottom thread. To thread the machine oar lw 4 Fixing the needle. Tighten needle clamp screw. With the...
... to the needle eye. Model 807 and 810 Darning. Place spool on pin. Lowering the feed dog. For your guidance Normal tension black line in its highest position. Bernina has the unique advantage that during normal sewing the thread tension does not have to the left hand through the eyelet then pull it will come up the bottom thread. To thread the machine oar lw 4 Fixing the needle. Tighten needle clamp screw. With the...
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... secure the sewing table the lever must be used as a thread cutter. Only Bernina has this way will release the top thread tension and the material can be removed easily by means of work . Thread cutter. The patented Bernina presser foot clamping lever permits quick and easy changes. The sewing table Only model 807, 810 Removing work . It can be removed atter turning the securing strap. Changing the presser feet Use the correct presser foot for sewing. The presser foot is secured and the machine is done...
... secure the sewing table the lever must be used as a thread cutter. Only Bernina has this way will release the top thread tension and the material can be removed easily by means of work . Thread cutter. The patented Bernina presser foot clamping lever permits quick and easy changes. The sewing table Only model 807, 810 Removing work . It can be removed atter turning the securing strap. Changing the presser feet Use the correct presser foot for sewing. The presser foot is secured and the machine is done...
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... - zag stitch. Overlock (6) Stretch stitch (5) Universal stitch (4) \,/ r Running stitch (3) (v\,,,,NsiV\Ati\ir \\/\/\, Blind stitch (2) V Zigzag stitch (1) \ A Straight stitch (0) 10 Setting the zigzag spacing: knob 18. If the knob is turned knob is at the Turn knob (19) clockwise to the right back. Plain stitching The various plain stitches which can be accu- Satin Stitch / Zigzag Sewing Stitch length: Needle position: centre Zigzag width: 1 1,5 2 2,5 3 3,5 1 4 Satin stitch spacing 2 3 0 4 2 3 4 close to 0 a g g a t" Zigzag sewing The satin stitch...
... - zag stitch. Overlock (6) Stretch stitch (5) Universal stitch (4) \,/ r Running stitch (3) (v\,,,,NsiV\Ati\ir \\/\/\, Blind stitch (2) V Zigzag stitch (1) \ A Straight stitch (0) 10 Setting the zigzag spacing: knob 18. If the knob is turned knob is at the Turn knob (19) clockwise to the right back. Plain stitching The various plain stitches which can be accu- Satin Stitch / Zigzag Sewing Stitch length: Needle position: centre Zigzag width: 1 1,5 2 2,5 3 3,5 1 4 Satin stitch spacing 2 3 0 4 2 3 4 close to 0 a g g a t" Zigzag sewing The satin stitch...
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... h. Straight stitching Zigzag foot 000 Needle: normally 80 ad times 70-100 depening on the material and thread Thread: adapted to reverse sew- 13 ing. Normal stitch length about 1'/2-2 111 IH nes • Needle Position With the needle position knob the needle can be set at right or at desired length. Iq au r. 11) 0 Automatic: straight stitch (0) Mr Set stitch length lever at left centre right Straight stitch Reverse sewing Y. etc. Ir IN W▪I It: IN ut l NI I 22 4 Stitch length: 1-4 Needle position: centre Drop feed control: sewing length lever...
... h. Straight stitching Zigzag foot 000 Needle: normally 80 ad times 70-100 depening on the material and thread Thread: adapted to reverse sew- 13 ing. Normal stitch length about 1'/2-2 111 IH nes • Needle Position With the needle position knob the needle can be set at right or at desired length. Iq au r. 11) 0 Automatic: straight stitch (0) Mr Set stitch length lever at left centre right Straight stitch Reverse sewing Y. etc. Ir IN W▪I It: IN ut l NI I 22 4 Stitch length: 1-4 Needle position: centre Drop feed control: sewing length lever...
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... underwear Needle position: centre Automatic: zigzag WIMeM (1) Drop feed control: sewing How to hold the extra thread Not like this : This way the view is clear and the work , Single turned-in hems Stitch width: 3 Stitch length: 112/ Double turned-in the needle plate like this , because you obscure your view of Jersey To prevent the Jersey from waving. g. The Thread can be guided through the hole in hems Stitch width: 212/ Stitch length...
... underwear Needle position: centre Automatic: zigzag WIMeM (1) Drop feed control: sewing How to hold the extra thread Not like this : This way the view is clear and the work , Single turned-in hems Stitch width: 3 Stitch length: 112/ Double turned-in the needle plate like this , because you obscure your view of Jersey To prevent the Jersey from waving. g. The Thread can be guided through the hole in hems Stitch width: 212/ Stitch length...
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Warning: material edge must be sewn with overlock sewing: Please set automatic adjustment lever (13) exactly to the right. 0 Synthetic fabrics should always be observed with a synthetic thread. Overlock foot 470 Needle: 80-70 Sewing thread: depeding on type of material 1 r The following point must lie to overlock symbol (No. 6). Vari-Overlock Overlock seam Stitch width: (# 18) Stitch length: (4P 19) Automatic unit: Needle position: Feed-dog: 4 (only) 1-1V: overlock (6) right at sew The overlock seam is used for sewing together and trimming.
Warning: material edge must be sewn with overlock sewing: Please set automatic adjustment lever (13) exactly to the right. 0 Synthetic fabrics should always be observed with a synthetic thread. Overlock foot 470 Needle: 80-70 Sewing thread: depeding on type of material 1 r The following point must lie to overlock symbol (No. 6). Vari-Overlock Overlock seam Stitch width: (# 18) Stitch length: (4P 19) Automatic unit: Needle position: Feed-dog: 4 (only) 1-1V: overlock (6) right at sew The overlock seam is used for sewing together and trimming.
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... slightly the spring settings can set with the guide on a piece of toot opening. But never change zigzag or needle position. 1 2 34- 17 lo 1. Bar Tack: Lift needle out of the buttonhole. thread - Sew stitches for second bead. few stitches, still holding work firmly. Move needle downwards to foot level and check that needle comes to required length. Needle Position: left . ing on the buttonhole foot. Set needle in work left 1. Turn work . Sew The buttonhole satin stitch spacing can stitches for the bar tacks at...
... slightly the spring settings can set with the guide on a piece of toot opening. But never change zigzag or needle position. 1 2 34- 17 lo 1. Bar Tack: Lift needle out of the buttonhole. thread - Sew stitches for second bead. few stitches, still holding work firmly. Move needle downwards to foot level and check that needle comes to required length. Needle Position: left . ing on the buttonhole foot. Set needle in work left 1. Turn work . Sew The buttonhole satin stitch spacing can stitches for the bar tacks at...
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for button sewing. raise needle. Set zigzag to 0 and sew chine. Every zigzag presser foot can be used for light weight materials. To finish (Add a few more stitches than usual.) anitli,11 01 e`i;, ; ; Leave zii,,ag on buttons ... irgrir. 1`.)A•li fr.. 41 ..." :.'W. :El .... r -ii}iiiiiailiWnr:iiii4r4: vu, let needle into the left Automatic: zigzag VvVONIN (1) Drop feed control. However• those who sew buttons on . Adjust zigzag width and make a trial stitch turning hand wheel...
for button sewing. raise needle. Set zigzag to 0 and sew chine. Every zigzag presser foot can be used for light weight materials. To finish (Add a few more stitches than usual.) anitli,11 01 e`i;, ; ; Leave zii,,ag on buttons ... irgrir. 1`.)A•li fr.. 41 ..." :.'W. :El .... r -ii}iiiiiailiWnr:iiii4r4: vu, let needle into the left Automatic: zigzag VvVONIN (1) Drop feed control. However• those who sew buttons on . Adjust zigzag width and make a trial stitch turning hand wheel...
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... threads. Remove thread from the tension discs and thread round the selector lever 13 as in diagramm. Needle: 90 Stitch width: 2 Stitch length: 4 13 When tacking by machine (saves time) to prevent slipping. Before starting to material and colours Important preliminary 1. Tailor tacking with darning thread (for the bobbin. Automatic: zigzag VVVVVWV (1) Needle position: centre Drop feed control: sewing Draw thread to ensure needle is not da- Only then attach pres- 0! ser foot (to the rear under the presser foot...
... threads. Remove thread from the tension discs and thread round the selector lever 13 as in diagramm. Needle: 90 Stitch width: 2 Stitch length: 4 13 When tacking by machine (saves time) to prevent slipping. Before starting to material and colours Important preliminary 1. Tailor tacking with darning thread (for the bobbin. Automatic: zigzag VVVVVWV (1) Needle position: centre Drop feed control: sewing Draw thread to ensure needle is not da- Only then attach pres- 0! ser foot (to the rear under the presser foot...
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Guide the fabric as you do when sewing a hem. lift presser foot and guide fabric Into the foot. Second operation: Now iron seam well, guide it under the presser foot. When sewing make sure that the piece underneath projects by 3 mm ('/e). The Lap Hemmer (Feller) Lap hemmer 174 Needle: 80-70 Mercerised sewing thread No. 50 Stitch width: 0 Stitch length: 1111-2 Automatic: straight stitch ----( Needle position: centre Drop feed control: sewing First operation: Pin both sides of the feller. Leave needle In the fabric. Sew a few stitches. Fold...
Guide the fabric as you do when sewing a hem. lift presser foot and guide fabric Into the foot. Second operation: Now iron seam well, guide it under the presser foot. When sewing make sure that the piece underneath projects by 3 mm ('/e). The Lap Hemmer (Feller) Lap hemmer 174 Needle: 80-70 Mercerised sewing thread No. 50 Stitch width: 0 Stitch length: 1111-2 Automatic: straight stitch ----( Needle position: centre Drop feed control: sewing First operation: Pin both sides of the feller. Leave needle In the fabric. Sew a few stitches. Fold...
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... runs lengthwise. Lower foot. d) During sewing turn zigzag onto 4 again; By guiding the work and turn work . Underlay with zigzag. Stitch length: 2t/2-3 1-1'h 3. b) Sew to the Stitch length: almost 0 corner. sew slowly! Guide slowly and near the foot, see em- 2nd run : Stitch width: 4 2. Satin Stitch embroidery RAltfl Embroidery foot 030 Needle: 80 Thread: Embroidery thread No. 30 Stitch width: 4 Stitch length: Satin Stitch Automatic: zigzag WAMAN (1) Needle position: centre Drop feed control: sewing Remember the following when embroidering over the...
... runs lengthwise. Lower foot. d) During sewing turn zigzag onto 4 again; By guiding the work and turn work . Underlay with zigzag. Stitch length: 2t/2-3 1-1'h 3. b) Sew to the Stitch length: almost 0 corner. sew slowly! Guide slowly and near the foot, see em- 2nd run : Stitch width: 4 2. Satin Stitch embroidery RAltfl Embroidery foot 030 Needle: 80 Thread: Embroidery thread No. 30 Stitch width: 4 Stitch length: Satin Stitch Automatic: zigzag WAMAN (1) Needle position: centre Drop feed control: sewing Remember the following when embroidering over the...
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... is threaded like this: model 817 for automatic guiding. Drop feed control: sewing Lower presser foot. Com- Lower presser foot and for pintucking 1 Inrarm nr.n; Jj rw . . • 07, 1•WW9 rril1r•l The quickest way to do one stitch, as desired work. Insert bobbin case. (Do not bring between tucks, then a width of exactly up the bottom thread and clip on the underside of the foot. (When needle plate (the free arm cover can embroidery Is...
... is threaded like this: model 817 for automatic guiding. Drop feed control: sewing Lower presser foot. Com- Lower presser foot and for pintucking 1 Inrarm nr.n; Jj rw . . • 07, 1•WW9 rril1r•l The quickest way to do one stitch, as desired work. Insert bobbin case. (Do not bring between tucks, then a width of exactly up the bottom thread and clip on the underside of the foot. (When needle plate (the free arm cover can embroidery Is...
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... thread tension discs or ciently tightened; Call Bernina the bobbin case; Use system 705 B only; between the storage; If the upper thread breaks. preferably from a Bernina dealer); d) the needle is inserted properly (the ing causes: flat side of the to the rear): 2. resp needle plate to avoid breakdowns 1. c) needle hole in mantled and cleaned. Lift free arm cover plate and remove sewing lint; 5. A bad uneven seam results: Thread has dried out due to an ex- free arm cover plate. h) foot...
... thread tension discs or ciently tightened; Call Bernina the bobbin case; Use system 705 B only; between the storage; If the upper thread breaks. preferably from a Bernina dealer); d) the needle is inserted properly (the ing causes: flat side of the to the rear): 2. resp needle plate to avoid breakdowns 1. c) needle hole in mantled and cleaned. Lift free arm cover plate and remove sewing lint; 5. A bad uneven seam results: Thread has dried out due to an ex- free arm cover plate. h) foot...
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... shuttle cover can be closed. Insert the shuttle right hand press latch to time so that the sewing fluff can plate with the left hand press the be cleaned away. 'N I „tp • 4 Now the hook can warm up to room tem- measure. Test by turn- Remove presser foot or needle, open hinged cover. the needle plate on the-arm-cover. 52 Cleaning and oiling Model 807. 810 Cleaning the machine. During sewing pieces of oil bobbin case. Cleaning and oiling...
... shuttle cover can be closed. Insert the shuttle right hand press latch to time so that the sewing fluff can plate with the left hand press the be cleaned away. 'N I „tp • 4 Now the hook can warm up to room tem- measure. Test by turn- Remove presser foot or needle, open hinged cover. the needle plate on the-arm-cover. 52 Cleaning and oiling Model 807. 810 Cleaning the machine. During sewing pieces of oil bobbin case. Cleaning and oiling...
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... t('' firei I ' ti Cleaning and oiling the hook. into the shuttle race. Never use hard tools such as a precautionary measure. when stopping work without supervision and during servicing (cleaning). Insert the shuttle case. The locking bridge together together with the shuttle race cover, with the hook race cover can now be removed. Re- Machine can easily Mb plate slide. The sewing machine should be disconnected from the socket when changing the light bulb. With thumb...
... t('' firei I ' ti Cleaning and oiling the hook. into the shuttle race. Never use hard tools such as a precautionary measure. when stopping work without supervision and during servicing (cleaning). Insert the shuttle case. The locking bridge together together with the shuttle race cover, with the hook race cover can now be removed. Re- Machine can easily Mb plate slide. The sewing machine should be disconnected from the socket when changing the light bulb. With thumb...
