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Your sewing computer Accessories Details aurora 430 / 440 QE / 450 Setting up the embroidery computer Important embroidery information Embroidery operating requirements Bernina embroidery software Software - EC on threads and needles Stitch plate, Feed dog and Fabric feed Presser foot pressure, Balance Cleaning / Trouble shooting Display Display Function buttons Memory 5-7 8-9 10-17 17 18-19 20-21 22 57-58 23 24-25 26-29 Applications Stitch selection 430 / 440 QE / 450 Temporary altered stitch memory Application of buttonholes / Eyelets / Button sew - on...
Your sewing computer Accessories Details aurora 430 / 440 QE / 450 Setting up the embroidery computer Important embroidery information Embroidery operating requirements Bernina embroidery software Software - EC on threads and needles Stitch plate, Feed dog and Fabric feed Presser foot pressure, Balance Cleaning / Trouble shooting Display Display Function buttons Memory 5-7 8-9 10-17 17 18-19 20-21 22 57-58 23 24-25 26-29 Applications Stitch selection 430 / 440 QE / 450 Temporary altered stitch memory Application of buttonholes / Eyelets / Button sew - on...
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Risk of the sewing and embroidery computer's features, parts, and accessories are subject to improve the product, and for our customers' benefit, all of damage! Additional informa28 tion on the relevant page. In order to unannounced changes and alterations at any time. ponding subject you will find on the corres- Very important! All rights reserved. Please refer...
Risk of the sewing and embroidery computer's features, parts, and accessories are subject to improve the product, and for our customers' benefit, all of damage! Additional informa28 tion on the relevant page. In order to unannounced changes and alterations at any time. ponding subject you will find on the corres- Very important! All rights reserved. Please refer...
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... in bobbin case) 2 Needle selection 130/705H 3 Seam ripper 4 Brush 5 Seam guide 6 Height compensating tool 7 3 spool discs 8 Small screwdriver 9 Angular torx key 10 Foam pad 11 Oiler filled Accessories 5 Accessories • foot control • instruction manual • power cable • warranty card • Free Hand System presser foot lifter • slide-on table • seam guide for hems and blindstitch applique 9 Darning foot Darning, Monograms or freehand embroidery Straight stitch, Basting stitch • Darning • sewing on smooth fabrics, Darning 4 Zipper foot Sewing...
... in bobbin case) 2 Needle selection 130/705H 3 Seam ripper 4 Brush 5 Seam guide 6 Height compensating tool 7 3 spool discs 8 Small screwdriver 9 Angular torx key 10 Foam pad 11 Oiler filled Accessories 5 Accessories • foot control • instruction manual • power cable • warranty card • Free Hand System presser foot lifter • slide-on table • seam guide for hems and blindstitch applique 9 Darning foot Darning, Monograms or freehand embroidery Straight stitch, Basting stitch • Darning • sewing on smooth fabrics, Darning 4 Zipper foot Sewing...
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... 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 12 Holder for stitch card 13 Bobbin winder with on /off switch and thread cutter 14 Stitch selection buttons 15 «clr» (clear) button 16 #-button (hash) 17 Stitch width buttons 18 Stitch length buttons 19 «mem» (Memory / Operating buttons) 20 Alphabet / Motif scroll buttons 21 Balance / BSR button 22 Securing function button 23 Pattern begin button 24 Display 25 Needle position buttons 26 Needle...
... 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 12 Holder for stitch card 13 Bobbin winder with on /off switch and thread cutter 14 Stitch selection buttons 15 «clr» (clear) button 16 #-button (hash) 17 Stitch width buttons 18 Stitch length buttons 19 «mem» (Memory / Operating buttons) 20 Alphabet / Motif scroll buttons 21 Balance / BSR button 22 Securing function button 23 Pattern begin button 24 Display 25 Needle position buttons 26 Needle...
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...; can adjust the FHS if necessary. your hands remain free to the right • the feed dog is lowered simultaneously • the feed dog is raised as soon as the first stitch is sewn Attaching the presser foot lifter • insert the lever into extension table guides from left Seam guide • slide into respective opening - you should be able to operate the FHS with your knee push lever to guide the fabric...
...; can adjust the FHS if necessary. your hands remain free to the right • the feed dog is lowered simultaneously • the feed dog is raised as soon as the first stitch is sewn Attaching the presser foot lifter • insert the lever into extension table guides from left Seam guide • slide into respective opening - you should be able to operate the FHS with your knee push lever to guide the fabric...
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Threading the Double Needle Setting up the sewing computer 13 A Threading the First Thread • place thread spool on horizontal spool pin and thread • guide the thread to the front in the slit and past the tension disc A on the right side • thread sewing computer as usual and thread the right needle Threading the Second Thread • when using the Supplementary thread guide (special accessories), thread winds off the spool much easier. A Threading the Triple Needle • two thread spools and...
Threading the Double Needle Setting up the sewing computer 13 A Threading the First Thread • place thread spool on horizontal spool pin and thread • guide the thread to the front in the slit and past the tension disc A on the right side • thread sewing computer as usual and thread the right needle Threading the Second Thread • when using the Supplementary thread guide (special accessories), thread winds off the spool much easier. A Threading the Triple Needle • two thread spools and...
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... presser foot • loosen the needle clamp screw • pull the needle down to remove Inserting the needle • flat side of the bobbin case • remove case * pictures = aurora 450 To insert the bobbin case • hold the bobbin case latch • aurora 430 / 440 QE: the finger on the case should point upwards • aurora 450: bobbin case opening points up as the loose end is just the right length to start sewing ! 16 Setting up the sewing computer Bobbin case...
... presser foot • loosen the needle clamp screw • pull the needle down to remove Inserting the needle • flat side of the bobbin case • remove case * pictures = aurora 450 To insert the bobbin case • hold the bobbin case latch • aurora 430 / 440 QE: the finger on the case should point upwards • aurora 450: bobbin case opening points up as the loose end is just the right length to start sewing ! 16 Setting up the sewing computer Bobbin case...
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...play in the groove. Needle summary BERNINA requires needle system 130/705 H. Guidelines lightweight fabrics: thin thread (darning thread, embroidery thread) mediumweight fabrics: normal sewing thread heavyweight fabrics: sewing thread (quilting thread, topstitching thread) Needle No. 70-75 80-90 100, 110, 120 130 / 705 H S 70 Shank diameter = 0.7 mm (needle size) Needle point e.g. medium ball point Needle scarf Flat shank Shank length Needle/thread combination In order to use . Correct needle/thread combination When sewing, the thread should be used. The following are particularly...
...play in the groove. Needle summary BERNINA requires needle system 130/705 H. Guidelines lightweight fabrics: thin thread (darning thread, embroidery thread) mediumweight fabrics: normal sewing thread heavyweight fabrics: sewing thread (quilting thread, topstitching thread) Needle No. 70-75 80-90 100, 110, 120 130 / 705 H S 70 Shank diameter = 0.7 mm (needle size) Needle point e.g. medium ball point Needle scarf Flat shank Shank length Needle/thread combination In order to use . Correct needle/thread combination When sewing, the thread should be used. The following are particularly...
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... lower thread in the finger of the bobbin case for best results (430 / 440 QE) 032907.52.04_1103_a430_a440_a450_EN Functions - No. 155 • activate Mirror image, program mirrored stitch No. 155 • sew stitch combination, the stitches alternate (original and mirror image) • sew stitch combination, the stitches alternate (original and mirror image) Decorative stitch combinations with embroidery thread • gives stitches a fuller appearance Stitch combinations on double fabric...
... lower thread in the finger of the bobbin case for best results (430 / 440 QE) 032907.52.04_1103_a430_a440_a450_EN Functions - No. 155 • activate Mirror image, program mirrored stitch No. 155 • sew stitch combination, the stitches alternate (original and mirror image) • sew stitch combination, the stitches alternate (original and mirror image) Decorative stitch combinations with embroidery thread • gives stitches a fuller appearance Stitch combinations on double fabric...
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... Programming letters/numbers • select letter/number • press (save) button = letter/ number is programmed • the number of empty Memory spaces is indicated • select the next letter/number • program, using etc. • programming several words: • to insert a space, select ( _ ) • program, using • program the next word • if adjustments are made to the stitch length or width...
... Programming letters/numbers • select letter/number • press (save) button = letter/ number is programmed • the number of empty Memory spaces is indicated • select the next letter/number • program, using etc. • programming several words: • to insert a space, select ( _ ) • program, using • program the next word • if adjustments are made to the stitch length or width...
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... the quick reverse button on head frame (length is complete Seam begin • the sewing computer secures seam automatically (5 stitches forward, 5 stitches reverse) • continue with straight stitch forward Darning program Stitch: Needle: Thread: Feed dog: Presser foot: 430: Darning program No. 18 440 QE: Darning program No. 20 450: Darning program No. 22 size and type suitable for the fabric selected darning thread up Presser foot: 430 / 440 QE: Reverse pattern foot No. 1 450: Reverse pattern foot No. 1C Securing stitch • for the fabric selected Thread: cotton...
... the quick reverse button on head frame (length is complete Seam begin • the sewing computer secures seam automatically (5 stitches forward, 5 stitches reverse) • continue with straight stitch forward Darning program Stitch: Needle: Thread: Feed dog: Presser foot: 430: Darning program No. 18 440 QE: Darning program No. 20 450: Darning program No. 22 size and type suitable for the fabric selected darning thread up Presser foot: 430 / 440 QE: Reverse pattern foot No. 1 450: Reverse pattern foot No. 1C Securing stitch • for the fabric selected Thread: cotton...
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...; select straight stitch first • lower the feed dog • presser foot pressure must be sewn with min. Activating/deactivating the beeper (acoustic signal) • press mode 1 or 2 long • an acoustic tone will beep indicating beeper activation • an acoustic tone beeps to indicate the sewing computer is moved under presser foot, then lower presser foot • press needle stop button twice to take up lower thread...
...; select straight stitch first • lower the feed dog • presser foot pressure must be sewn with min. Activating/deactivating the beeper (acoustic signal) • press mode 1 or 2 long • an acoustic tone will beep indicating beeper activation • an acoustic tone beeps to indicate the sewing computer is moved under presser foot, then lower presser foot • press needle stop button twice to take up lower thread...
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... to the length mark, stop the sewing computer • press the Quick reverse button 2. sew the second bead in reverse, stop the sewing computer at the first stitch (buttonhole begin ) • press the Quick reverse button 5. sew bartack and securing stitches 032907.52.04_1103_a430_a440_a450_EN sew straight stitch forwards, stop the sewing computer • press the Quick reverse button 2. 4-step standard buttonhole 5 step keyhole buttonhole Buttonholes 53 1. sew the bottom bartack and securing stitches 1. sew reverse straight stitch, stop the sewing computer at...
... to the length mark, stop the sewing computer • press the Quick reverse button 2. sew the second bead in reverse, stop the sewing computer at the first stitch (buttonhole begin ) • press the Quick reverse button 5. sew bartack and securing stitches 032907.52.04_1103_a430_a440_a450_EN sew straight stitch forwards, stop the sewing computer • press the Quick reverse button 2. 4-step standard buttonhole 5 step keyhole buttonhole Buttonholes 53 1. sew the bottom bartack and securing stitches 1. sew reverse straight stitch, stop the sewing computer at...
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... securing stitches • sewing computer stops and returns automatically to buttonhole begin • all subsequent buttonholes will be sewn to exactly the same length (no need to press the Quick reverse button) 1. the sewing computer automatically sews the eye 3. sew the straight stitch forward, stop the sewing computer • press the Quick reverse button • «auto» is indicated on the display = buttonhole length is programmed 2. Programming the standard and stretch buttonhole Buttonholes 55 1. sews straight stitches...
... securing stitches • sewing computer stops and returns automatically to buttonhole begin • all subsequent buttonholes will be sewn to exactly the same length (no need to press the Quick reverse button) 1. the sewing computer automatically sews the eye 3. sew the straight stitch forward, stop the sewing computer • press the Quick reverse button • «auto» is indicated on the display = buttonhole length is programmed 2. Programming the standard and stretch buttonhole Buttonholes 55 1. sews straight stitches...
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... Eyelets Stitch: Needle: Thread: Feed dog: Presser foot: 430: Straight stitch eyelet No. 17 440 QE: Straight stitch eyelet No. 19 450: Straight stitch eyelet No. 21 440 QE: Narrow zig-zag eyelet No. 18 450: Narrow zig-zag eyelet No. 20 size and type suitable for the fabric selected cotton / polyester up 430 / 440 QE: Reverse pattern foot No. 1 450: Reverse pattern foot No. 1C Sewn eyelet • opening for ties etc. Button sew-on program Stitch: Stitch width: Needle: Thread: Feed dog: Presser foot: 430: Button sew...
... Eyelets Stitch: Needle: Thread: Feed dog: Presser foot: 430: Straight stitch eyelet No. 17 440 QE: Straight stitch eyelet No. 19 450: Straight stitch eyelet No. 21 440 QE: Narrow zig-zag eyelet No. 18 450: Narrow zig-zag eyelet No. 20 size and type suitable for the fabric selected cotton / polyester up 430 / 440 QE: Reverse pattern foot No. 1 450: Reverse pattern foot No. 1C Sewn eyelet • opening for ties etc. Button sew-on program Stitch: Stitch width: Needle: Thread: Feed dog: Presser foot: 430: Button sew...
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60 Standard accessories Standard accessories Large oval embroidery hoop (145x255mm) Template for embroidery hoop Embroidery presser foot No. 26 Embroidery needle range Art Design V1 Embroidery Software Net for PC embroidery software Carrying bag 032907.52.04_1103_a430_a440_a450_EN pull over upper thread spool for even spooling Embroidery software BERNINA / mouse pad USB connecting cable for upper thread spools -
60 Standard accessories Standard accessories Large oval embroidery hoop (145x255mm) Template for embroidery hoop Embroidery presser foot No. 26 Embroidery needle range Art Design V1 Embroidery Software Net for PC embroidery software Carrying bag 032907.52.04_1103_a430_a440_a450_EN pull over upper thread spool for even spooling Embroidery software BERNINA / mouse pad USB connecting cable for upper thread spools -
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...in the base plate • Unplug foot control Releasing the cable • the cable connects the module to the sewing computer • pull the cable out of the holder on the back of the module When connecting the embroidery module, attention ...must be paid that all items are on the sewing compu- Always separate the module and sewing computer for transportation. Attaching the module Attaching the module 63 Attaching the module • place the module on a flat and even surface! ter behind the free arm...
...in the base plate • Unplug foot control Releasing the cable • the cable connects the module to the sewing computer • pull the cable out of the holder on the back of the module When connecting the embroidery module, attention ...must be paid that all items are on the sewing compu- Always separate the module and sewing computer for transportation. Attaching the module Attaching the module 63 Attaching the module • place the module on a flat and even surface! ter behind the free arm...
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... be displayed: • thread brand / thread number / color number • position of the current color / total number of all colors • embroidery time of this color • total stitch count of the total embroide- see also «Changing embroidery color sequence manually», page 76) • scrolling forward though colors can be started now, always the first color is stitched. the spool will be enlarged and...
... be displayed: • thread brand / thread number / color number • position of the current color / total number of all colors • embroidery time of this color • total stitch count of the total embroide- see also «Changing embroidery color sequence manually», page 76) • scrolling forward though colors can be started now, always the first color is stitched. the spool will be enlarged and...
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... the centre of Mega-Hoop position 1 and a red cross for better positioning activate the grid if required Note: If the Start-/Stop button is clicked on when a motif is exactly in the center of the hoop, a blue point will be moved until the needle is highlighted with a red frame, the embroidery process will not start because the motif can...
... the centre of Mega-Hoop position 1 and a red cross for better positioning activate the grid if required Note: If the Start-/Stop button is clicked on when a motif is exactly in the center of the hoop, a blue point will be moved until the needle is highlighted with a red frame, the embroidery process will not start because the motif can...
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...(CFL light) 11 Sewing-on elastic 38 Sewing speed Foot control 10 Speed control 24 Slide-on table 11 Spool discs 5 Spool pin Horizontal spool pin 12 Supplementary spool pin 13, 14 Stabilizer Stitch patterns Display Overview Selecting Stitch plate Attaching/removing Cleaning Optional accessories 49 23 81-83 29 20 57 7, 61 T Thread Embroidery related 69 Information 18 Threading Lower thread 15, 64 Twin and tripple needle 13 Upper thread 12, 64 Thread cutter 9, 14, 15, 16 Thread guide 8 Thread take-up 8 Thread take-up cover 8 Thread tension Buttonholes 48...
...(CFL light) 11 Sewing-on elastic 38 Sewing speed Foot control 10 Speed control 24 Slide-on table 11 Spool discs 5 Spool pin Horizontal spool pin 12 Supplementary spool pin 13, 14 Stabilizer Stitch patterns Display Overview Selecting Stitch plate Attaching/removing Cleaning Optional accessories 49 23 81-83 29 20 57 7, 61 T Thread Embroidery related 69 Information 18 Threading Lower thread 15, 64 Twin and tripple needle 13 Upper thread 12, 64 Thread cutter 9, 14, 15, 16 Thread guide 8 Thread take-up 8 Thread take-up cover 8 Thread tension Buttonholes 48...
