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... up 12 Quick reverse button 13 Automatic thread cutter 14 Start / Stop - 41 42 43 44 45 Side view left 28 Tutorial button (only in embroidery mode) 29 Setup button 30 «clr» (clear) button 31 Pattern begin button 32 Stitch width knob 33 Stitch length knob 34 FHS (Free... connection 53 Foot control socket 54 Drop feed dog Details 7 1 Bobbin cover 2 Stitch plate 3 Attachment base for special accessories 4 Darning hoop connection 5 Presser foot 6 Needle clamp 7 Thread guide 8 Needle threader 9 Thread take-up cover 10 Thread path 11 Thread take-up /down button 17 Pattern end ...
... up 12 Quick reverse button 13 Automatic thread cutter 14 Start / Stop - 41 42 43 44 45 Side view left 28 Tutorial button (only in embroidery mode) 29 Setup button 30 «clr» (clear) button 31 Pattern begin button 32 Stitch width knob 33 Stitch length knob 34 FHS (Free... connection 53 Foot control socket 54 Drop feed dog Details 7 1 Bobbin cover 2 Stitch plate 3 Attachment base for special accessories 4 Darning hoop connection 5 Presser foot 6 Needle clamp 7 Thread guide 8 Needle threader 9 Thread take-up cover 10 Thread path 11 Thread take-up /down button 17 Pattern end ...
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...;) Opening Setup Program • press the Setup button • selection menu appears • touch «3» • the screen for adjusting the embroidery hoop appears To Next Page • touch «To Next Page» • the next screen appears To Previous Page • touch «To Previous... • press the Setup button • selection menu appears • touch «2» • the screen «Sewing Settings» appears Embroidery Settings 3 Motor Speed • turning stitch width knob or touching «+» or «-» changes the maximum speed.
...;) Opening Setup Program • press the Setup button • selection menu appears • touch «3» • the screen for adjusting the embroidery hoop appears To Next Page • touch «To Next Page» • the next screen appears To Previous Page • touch «To Previous... • press the Setup button • selection menu appears • touch «2» • the screen «Sewing Settings» appears Embroidery Settings 3 Motor Speed • turning stitch width knob or touching «+» or «-» changes the maximum speed.
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...«-» reflect the changes • the «Reset» on your sewing computer, which may be activated if the embroidery module and the oval embroidery hoop are automatically cut • when the bar is inactive (x) the Automatic Thread Cutter is off . It is only necessary to adjust... calibrates the needle to the basic settings • tension adjustments affect all the hoops. • insert the embroidery template into the hoop • touch «Check» • the display changes • the hoop position is read and the needle positioned in the middle • if the needle...
...«-» reflect the changes • the «Reset» on your sewing computer, which may be activated if the embroidery module and the oval embroidery hoop are automatically cut • when the bar is inactive (x) the Automatic Thread Cutter is off . It is only necessary to adjust... calibrates the needle to the basic settings • tension adjustments affect all the hoops. • insert the embroidery template into the hoop • touch «Check» • the display changes • the hoop position is read and the needle positioned in the middle • if the needle...
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Setting up the Embroidery Computer Details Setting up the Embroidery Computer 109 2 4 3 6 1 Embroidery surface 2 Embroidery arm 3 Embroidery hoop connection 4 Accessory box 1 5 Connecting lug right 6 Connecting lug center 7 Sewing computer connecting cable 8 Cable holder 5 Front view 1 8 8 Back view The side view (handwheel) of the sewing and embroidery 7 computer with the cable connections are shown on page 7 of the sewing computer instruction manual.
Setting up the Embroidery Computer Details Setting up the Embroidery Computer 109 2 4 3 6 1 Embroidery surface 2 Embroidery arm 3 Embroidery hoop connection 4 Accessory box 1 5 Connecting lug right 6 Connecting lug center 7 Sewing computer connecting cable 8 Cable holder 5 Front view 1 8 8 Back view The side view (handwheel) of the sewing and embroidery 7 computer with the cable connections are shown on page 7 of the sewing computer instruction manual.
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pull over upper thread spool for even spooling Embroidery bobbin case Embroidery needle range Embroidery module bag USB connecting cable for upper thread spools - 110 Standard Accessories Standard Accessories* Large oval embroidery hoop (145x255mm) Template for large oval embroidery hoop VAR. 01 for a640 Medium embroidery hoop (100x130mm) Template for medium embroidery hoop Embroidery presser foot No. 26 Net for PC embroidery software Embroidery software Editor Lite * can vary from market to market
pull over upper thread spool for even spooling Embroidery bobbin case Embroidery needle range Embroidery module bag USB connecting cable for upper thread spools - 110 Standard Accessories Standard Accessories* Large oval embroidery hoop (145x255mm) Template for large oval embroidery hoop VAR. 01 for a640 Medium embroidery hoop (100x130mm) Template for medium embroidery hoop Embroidery presser foot No. 26 Net for PC embroidery software Embroidery software Editor Lite * can vary from market to market
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Optional Accessories* Optional Accessories 111 Small embroidery hoop (72x50mm) (for normal use and free arm embroidery) Blue template for normal use Red template for free arm embroidery Embroidery Mega-Hoop (150x400mm) Template for Mega-Hoop, VAR. 01 for a640 Adapter for free arm embroidery Straight stitch plate 9mm BERNINA USB Stick BERNINA artista software BERNINA Multiple spool holder BERNINA embroidery cards/Magic Box Suitcase system for sewing computer and embroidery module * can vary from market to market
Optional Accessories* Optional Accessories 111 Small embroidery hoop (72x50mm) (for normal use and free arm embroidery) Blue template for normal use Red template for free arm embroidery Embroidery Mega-Hoop (150x400mm) Template for Mega-Hoop, VAR. 01 for a640 Adapter for free arm embroidery Straight stitch plate 9mm BERNINA USB Stick BERNINA artista software BERNINA Multiple spool holder BERNINA embroidery cards/Magic Box Suitcase system for sewing computer and embroidery module * can vary from market to market
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... • remove the module from the adapter • the rear right corner of the adapter is designed to be used for free arm embroidery. Only the small hoop can be used as possible to the L-shaped guide on the free arm of the sewing computer. Attaching the Adapter to the Sewing Computer... the adapter • push the module towards the sewing computer so that the connecting lugs engage in the base plate of the adapter Free Arm Embroidery Hoop • the small, oval embroidery hoop is specially designed for free arm...
... • remove the module from the adapter • the rear right corner of the adapter is designed to be used for free arm embroidery. Only the small hoop can be used as possible to the L-shaped guide on the free arm of the sewing computer. Attaching the Adapter to the Sewing Computer... the adapter • push the module towards the sewing computer so that the connecting lugs engage in the base plate of the adapter Free Arm Embroidery Hoop • the small, oval embroidery hoop is specially designed for free arm...
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...13 114 Preparing for Embroidery Preparing the Embroidery Computer for Embroidery Embroidery Presser Foot No. 26 • attach the Embroidery presser foot No. 26 • raise the presser foot so that the embroidery hoop can be attached 16 17 Needles for Embroidery • depending on the embroidery thread use needle ...size 75 to 90 • use an undamaged needle • raise the needle so that the embroidery hoop can also be wound, just ...
...13 114 Preparing for Embroidery Preparing the Embroidery Computer for Embroidery Embroidery Presser Foot No. 26 • attach the Embroidery presser foot No. 26 • raise the presser foot so that the embroidery hoop can be attached 16 17 Needles for Embroidery • depending on the embroidery thread use needle ...size 75 to 90 • use an undamaged needle • raise the needle so that the embroidery hoop can also be wound, just ...
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... mark with a fabric marker or chalk Preparing for Embroidery 115 Using the Embroidery Hoop • loosen the screw(s) • remove the inner hoop • the arrows on both hoops should match • the arrows on the medium and large hoops are at the center front and on the right ... small hoop Embroidery Template • there is a template for each embroidery hoop • the embroidery surface is marked in 3/8" (1 cm) squares • the center and corners are marked with holes for transferring marks to fabric • place the template in the inner hoop so that the word BERNINA is at...
... mark with a fabric marker or chalk Preparing for Embroidery 115 Using the Embroidery Hoop • loosen the screw(s) • remove the inner hoop • the arrows on both hoops should match • the arrows on the medium and large hoops are at the center front and on the right ... small hoop Embroidery Template • there is a template for each embroidery hoop • the embroidery surface is marked in 3/8" (1 cm) squares • the center and corners are marked with holes for transferring marks to fabric • place the template in the inner hoop so that the word BERNINA is at...
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..., the Welcome screen appears for a few seconds, provided that a text was entered in the Setup Program 93 93 Embroidery Requirements • a special screen with reference to the embroidery requirements appears: • remove embroidery hoop • attach Embroidery presser foot No. 26 • raise presser foot • lower feed dog • thread the bobbin thread through...
..., the Welcome screen appears for a few seconds, provided that a text was entered in the Setup Program 93 93 Embroidery Requirements • a special screen with reference to the embroidery requirements appears: • remove embroidery hoop • attach Embroidery presser foot No. 26 • raise presser foot • lower feed dog • thread the bobbin thread through...
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... is shown in the most appropriate (smallest possible) hoop • the «Hoop» on-screen button shows which hoop should be attached • attach the recommended hoop Attaching the Embroidery Hoop Raising Needle and Embroidery Presser Foot • raise needle and embroidery presser foot • hold the hoop with the right side of the fabric up and the...
... is shown in the most appropriate (smallest possible) hoop • the «Hoop» on-screen button shows which hoop should be attached • attach the recommended hoop Attaching the Embroidery Hoop Raising Needle and Embroidery Presser Foot • raise needle and embroidery presser foot • hold the hoop with the right side of the fabric up and the...
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... next color • change color of the upper thread accordingly • embroider with the new color Cutting Thread Ends After Embroidery • raise the presser foot • remove the embroidery hoop from the embroidery arm • cut threads close to the motif • carefully remove any connecting threads from the embroidered area • take...
... next color • change color of the upper thread accordingly • embroider with the new color Cutting Thread Ends After Embroidery • raise the presser foot • remove the embroidery hoop from the embroidery arm • cut threads close to the motif • carefully remove any connecting threads from the embroidered area • take...
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No embroidery hoop must be attached! • the display can be closed by touching the «ESC» on-screen button, without selecting a hoop Motif Center • touch symbol • the center of the motif is indicated by the cursor on the display • the hoop will be moved until the ... 2 screen is calibrated (reads the reference points). Check • touch symbol • the hoop moves vertically so that the size of the attached hoop may be read in the embroidery computer • if only the hoop should be read, touch «ESC» • motif stitching area is read with the...
No embroidery hoop must be attached! • the display can be closed by touching the «ESC» on-screen button, without selecting a hoop Motif Center • touch symbol • the center of the motif is indicated by the cursor on the display • the hoop will be moved until the ... 2 screen is calibrated (reads the reference points). Check • touch symbol • the hoop moves vertically so that the size of the attached hoop may be read in the embroidery computer • if only the hoop should be read, touch «ESC» • motif stitching area is read with the...
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...the design (2nd number) • color number of the selected thread brand • right and left edge of the attached embroidery hoop with stitch field dimensions in mm Hoop Relocator • this function makes threading easier if the thread has to the previous position • touch the Start / ... needle follows the embroidery sequence in individual steps • by touching the Color Information bar Single/Multi Color Motif • touch symbol • if the symbol is inactive, the colors will close to the left arrow change the current thread color • the hoop moves to first...
...the design (2nd number) • color number of the selected thread brand • right and left edge of the attached embroidery hoop with stitch field dimensions in mm Hoop Relocator • this function makes threading easier if the thread has to the previous position • touch the Start / ... needle follows the embroidery sequence in individual steps • by touching the Color Information bar Single/Multi Color Motif • touch symbol • if the symbol is inactive, the colors will close to the left arrow change the current thread color • the hoop moves to first...
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Embroidery Hoops • Information on the desired subject appears Text Scrolling • this symbol indicates that text scrolling on screen can be activated with subjects appears Subjects ...
Embroidery Hoops • Information on the desired subject appears Text Scrolling • this symbol indicates that text scrolling on screen can be activated with subjects appears Subjects ...
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...turn the knobs counter clockwise (or clockwise) to move the embroidery hoop backwards (or forwards) in the embroidery sequence • turn the stitch width knob slowly to move the hoop stitch by stitch • turn the stitch length knob to move the embroidery hoop in big steps (approx. 50 steps) • the ...number in the Information Area shows the stitch count of the embroidery sequence • go back stitch by stitch ...
...turn the knobs counter clockwise (or clockwise) to move the embroidery hoop backwards (or forwards) in the embroidery sequence • turn the stitch width knob slowly to move the hoop stitch by stitch • turn the stitch length knob to move the embroidery hoop in big steps (approx. 50 steps) • the ...number in the Information Area shows the stitch count of the embroidery sequence • go back stitch by stitch ...
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...the feed dog position was done by the BERNINA dealer, the stitch counter will be cleared temporarily by touching «ESC», but will appear again when restarting the sewing computer. Remove embroidery hoop. Attach Embroidery foot No. 26 to embroidery module. Confirm with «OK»...put the needle in the finger of the bobbin case Position the design inside the hoop. Remove embroidery hoop from embroidery module. Thread bobbin case Design ist not completely inside the hoop. Attach Embroidery foot No. 26. The sewing computer must be taken for the third time,...
...the feed dog position was done by the BERNINA dealer, the stitch counter will be cleared temporarily by touching «ESC», but will appear again when restarting the sewing computer. Remove embroidery hoop. Attach Embroidery foot No. 26 to embroidery module. Confirm with «OK»...put the needle in the finger of the bobbin case Position the design inside the hoop. Remove embroidery hoop from embroidery module. Thread bobbin case Design ist not completely inside the hoop. Attach Embroidery foot No. 26. The sewing computer must be taken for the third time,...
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... disappear and the selected function will be carried out. Attach embroidery module to Upper (1) position. Data transfer Mega-Hoop up As soon as the data transfer is attached. Main Motor failed. Messages 153 Motif does not fit into the attached hoop Attach a larger embroidery hoop or reduce the size of thread from the hook area...
... disappear and the selected function will be carried out. Attach embroidery module to Upper (1) position. Data transfer Mega-Hoop up As soon as the data transfer is attached. Main Motor failed. Messages 153 Motif does not fit into the attached hoop Attach a larger embroidery hoop or reduce the size of thread from the hook area...
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... in four or six steps (depending on screen. The sewer manually changes the positions on the type of buttonhole). Mega-Hoop • mega means very large, hoop means frame • extra large embroidery hoop for example mirrored, scaled, etc.) the buttonhole is stitched in connection with sewing buttonholes: • if the length is mounted..., to measure • calibrating means determining measures, setting the screen Check • to check, to examine, to inspect • when embroidering, the computer checks which embroidery hoop is preprogrammed «auto» appears, i.e.
... in four or six steps (depending on screen. The sewer manually changes the positions on the type of buttonhole). Mega-Hoop • mega means very large, hoop means frame • extra large embroidery hoop for example mirrored, scaled, etc.) the buttonhole is stitched in connection with sewing buttonholes: • if the length is mounted..., to measure • calibrating means determining measures, setting the screen Check • to check, to examine, to inspect • when embroidering, the computer checks which embroidery hoop is preprogrammed «auto» appears, i.e.
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...Thread 11, 114 • Double Needle, Triple Needle 14 Triple Straight Stitch 38 Trouble Shooting 104, 150 Tutorial (only for Embroidery) 148 Text Herbert Stolz Drawings Müller-Melzer ID, Kreuzlingen Design concept, Layout, DTP Erika Vollenweider Copyright 2005 Fritz Gegauf... vertical 13 Starting to Embroider 121-122 Z • Attaching the Hoop 121 • Embroidery Motifs 121 Zig-zag Stitch 41 • Embroidery Screen 122 Zig-zag or Straight Stitch Eyelets 76 • Selecting the Embroidery Hoop 121 Zipper 49 • Starting to Embroider with Foot Control 122...
...Thread 11, 114 • Double Needle, Triple Needle 14 Triple Straight Stitch 38 Trouble Shooting 104, 150 Tutorial (only for Embroidery) 148 Text Herbert Stolz Drawings Müller-Melzer ID, Kreuzlingen Design concept, Layout, DTP Erika Vollenweider Copyright 2005 Fritz Gegauf... vertical 13 Starting to Embroider 121-122 Z • Attaching the Hoop 121 • Embroidery Motifs 121 Zig-zag Stitch 41 • Embroidery Screen 122 Zig-zag or Straight Stitch Eyelets 76 • Selecting the Embroidery Hoop 121 Zipper 49 • Starting to Embroider with Foot Control 122...