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Bernina Sewing Machines CH43266 Steckbern (Switzerland) 1992 Fritz Gegaut SA Faboque de machines a coudre Bernina CH-8266 Steckborn (Suisse) 1992 Fritz Gegauf AG Bernina Naaimachinefabtiek CH-8266 Steckbom (Zwitserland) We reserve the right to make technical changes in Sous reserve des modifications apponees dans Veranderir9en in het belang van de technische the interest of progress. l'intatet du progrilis technique. L 1992 Fritz Gegauf Ltd. vooruitgang voorbehouden.
Bernina Sewing Machines CH43266 Steckbern (Switzerland) 1992 Fritz Gegaut SA Faboque de machines a coudre Bernina CH-8266 Steckborn (Suisse) 1992 Fritz Gegauf AG Bernina Naaimachinefabtiek CH-8266 Steckbom (Zwitserland) We reserve the right to make technical changes in Sous reserve des modifications apponees dans Veranderir9en in het belang van de technische the interest of progress. l'intatet du progrilis technique. L 1992 Fritz Gegauf Ltd. vooruitgang voorbehouden.
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... 12 50 88 BO 72, 74 6. 8 20 14. 16 86 28 14 Tension - changing Buttons sewing on (Model 740E onlyl Buttonholes Colour code green and blue Colour code red and yellow COnneding the machine wrong tool 'Model 740E only) Deming Decorative stitches (Model 740E Only/ Details ol the... machine Feed dog - inserting Needle positrons Wadies/bread table Overlock stitches Practical stitChes PreSSOr lOOt - winding...
... 12 50 88 BO 72, 74 6. 8 20 14. 16 86 28 14 Tension - changing Buttons sewing on (Model 740E onlyl Buttonholes Colour code green and blue Colour code red and yellow COnneding the machine wrong tool 'Model 740E only) Deming Decorative stitches (Model 740E Only/ Details ol the... machine Feed dog - inserting Needle positrons Wadies/bread table Overlock stitches Practical stitChes PreSSOr lOOt - winding...
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.... Do not use the proper needle plate. Switch the sowing machine off IV) when making an other user servicing adjustments mentioned in . 2. and the like. 10. Always unplug sewing machine from the electric outlet immediately after using and before using an ... the needle causing it is required around the sewing machine needle. 6. or when making any air openings black. To unplug. sonnet. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using this sewing machine. WARNING To reduce the risk of the sewing machine and foot controller free fromaccumulationollint,dust.andloose cloth....
.... Do not use the proper needle plate. Switch the sowing machine off IV) when making an other user servicing adjustments mentioned in . 2. and the like. 10. Always unplug sewing machine from the electric outlet immediately after using and before using an ... the needle causing it is required around the sewing machine needle. 6. or when making any air openings black. To unplug. sonnet. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using this sewing machine. WARNING To reduce the risk of the sewing machine and foot controller free fromaccumulationollint,dust.andloose cloth....
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... 9 8 18 15 12 14 13 9 11 10 6 isaral ni•• 1 2 4 5 -6 7 -15 16 1 2 3 Details of the machine IA0F.7301 1 LED display 2 Stitch selection dial 3 Needle position knob 4 Stitch width dial 5 Stitch length dial 6 Reverse sewing button 7 Speed adjustment knob 8 Hinged bobbin cover 9 Bobbin case I0 Drop feed control I I 0 Power switch It Light...
... 9 8 18 15 12 14 13 9 11 10 6 isaral ni•• 1 2 4 5 -6 7 -15 16 1 2 3 Details of the machine IA0F.7301 1 LED display 2 Stitch selection dial 3 Needle position knob 4 Stitch width dial 5 Stitch length dial 6 Reverse sewing button 7 Speed adjustment knob 8 Hinged bobbin cover 9 Bobbin case I0 Drop feed control I I 0 Power switch It Light...
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... qualified electrician to 50%. matching up to install the proper outlet. high frequency interference can be reduced with Sewing Machine Model 740E. e.g. terns etc. reverse the plug. sewing corners. Press light switch '13'. (4) High power. Speed control iMode' 7400 The maximum speed Of the... machine can be regulatedby applyingpressure to the fool control. (2) To reduce the nsk of up pat. Turn on power ...
... qualified electrician to 50%. matching up to install the proper outlet. high frequency interference can be reduced with Sewing Machine Model 740E. e.g. terns etc. reverse the plug. sewing corners. Press light switch '13'. (4) High power. Speed control iMode' 7400 The maximum speed Of the... machine can be regulatedby applyingpressure to the fool control. (2) To reduce the nsk of up pat. Turn on power ...
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...not fit fully in any way Caution! Turn on power switch 'C' reverse the plug. Foot control The speeo 01 the machine can be regulated by applying pressure to the machine and plug 'B- II it still does not fit. contact a qualified electrician to the mains socket. Poem witch SeAukcilllaCrin4 ...2 SONG OrIfdiet 0 Ca.J.cc illenC100 10 5e Groat3e:1 Pulo•vcd totarpm Flt Connecting the machine to the power source (Modeie 715 720) Conned plug "A' to the foot control (2) T6 red ea the fisk of electric shock this plug is for using with Sewing Machine Model 715 and 730A 16
...not fit fully in any way Caution! Turn on power switch 'C' reverse the plug. Foot control The speeo 01 the machine can be regulated by applying pressure to the machine and plug 'B- II it still does not fit. contact a qualified electrician to the mains socket. Poem witch SeAukcilllaCrin4 ...2 SONG OrIfdiet 0 Ca.J.cc illenC100 10 5e Groat3e:1 Pulo•vcd totarpm Flt Connecting the machine to the power source (Modeie 715 720) Conned plug "A' to the foot control (2) T6 red ea the fisk of electric shock this plug is for using with Sewing Machine Model 715 and 730A 16
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... • • A B 1 • a 3 20 Automatic needle stop (WOW 740E orgy) When the machine stops. the needle stops at its highest position. (1) Certain types of the work . sewing corners. darning or free-hand embroidery. Press button 13" for needle down - e.g. Press "K. (3) For certain types... of work . (2) Drop teed control For normal sewing. the feeddogmust belowered. Press13". Press button 'A' for needle up Two-step presser toot lever When sewing several layers or thick fabrics, the presser loot can be in the fabric. e.g.
... • • A B 1 • a 3 20 Automatic needle stop (WOW 740E orgy) When the machine stops. the needle stops at its highest position. (1) Certain types of the work . sewing corners. darning or free-hand embroidery. Press button 13" for needle down - e.g. Press "K. (3) For certain types... of work . (2) Drop teed control For normal sewing. the feeddogmust belowered. Press13". Press button 'A' for needle up Two-step presser toot lever When sewing several layers or thick fabrics, the presser loot can be in the fabric. e.g.
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I 41 1 2 Reverse sewing At the end of the seam, press the Reverse sewing button. Sew a few reverse stitches. Release the button and the machine will sew forwards again. (1) Removing the work Turn the handwheel fontrardsto bring the thread take-up lever to its highest position, raise the presser foot and remove work towards the back (2) Cutting the thread: Hold the threads behind the presser foot with both hands, guide them to the slit 'A' and press down. 42
I 41 1 2 Reverse sewing At the end of the seam, press the Reverse sewing button. Sew a few reverse stitches. Release the button and the machine will sew forwards again. (1) Removing the work Turn the handwheel fontrardsto bring the thread take-up lever to its highest position, raise the presser foot and remove work towards the back (2) Cutting the thread: Hold the threads behind the presser foot with both hands, guide them to the slit 'A' and press down. 42
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... on lace and elastic, darning, mending, reinforcing edges. Set the machine as illustrated. (1) Place patch in position. 00000 666466.0600 t:32: 24 23 n vs • A A 00000000 . )g[181 $$$$$$ 32 3-Step Zig-zag Sewing on the type of backing fabric to produce very close stitches (2) ...When mending tears. it is advisable to use a piece of fabric and damage, sew between 3 and 5 rows. (3) 2 3 54 First sew over the centre and then overlap onboth sides. The ...
... on lace and elastic, darning, mending, reinforcing edges. Set the machine as illustrated. (1) Place patch in position. 00000 666466.0600 t:32: 24 23 n vs • A A 00000000 . )g[181 $$$$$$ 32 3-Step Zig-zag Sewing on the type of backing fabric to produce very close stitches (2) ...When mending tears. it is advisable to use a piece of fabric and damage, sew between 3 and 5 rows. (3) 2 3 54 First sew over the centre and then overlap onboth sides. The ...
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cs 540,AM:: 58 t0 E for fine fabrics C for thick fabrics Both stitches aro suitable for sewing and neatening edges and visible • hems in ono operation. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9 1 t 0 0 00* OIM I1till UD 11111012 II • r 7 1 1 41 2 1-1 Overlock (IOUS 230) Stretch warlock (Model 2301 Seams, neatening edges, visible hems. 0 Set machine as illustrated. When nea- tening, the needle should just go over 1 the edge of the fabric.
cs 540,AM:: 58 t0 E for fine fabrics C for thick fabrics Both stitches aro suitable for sewing and neatening edges and visible • hems in ono operation. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9 1 t 0 0 00* OIM I1till UD 11111012 II • r 7 1 1 41 2 1-1 Overlock (IOUS 230) Stretch warlock (Model 2301 Seams, neatening edges, visible hems. 0 Set machine as illustrated. When nea- tening, the needle should just go over 1 the edge of the fabric.
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0 00 0 0 00000000000 II!!! The machine sews two stitches forwards and one stitch backwards. Triple zig-zag is Suitable for firm fabrics like denim, corduroy. etc. 60 Turn the stitch width dial (2) ... given triple reinforcement. Triple zlisag For hardwearing seams, hems and decorators seams. Turn the stitch length dial (3) to W. S !?,13,1E1 0 0 0 fa 0 e • 9 I I 6 4 3 21 rTh 1 715/730 740 E I Stitch selection Triple straight stitch (Models 733740E on y) For hardwearing seams. Turn the stitch length dial (3) to ' . Turn the sfitch selection dial (1) until the...
0 00 0 0 00000000000 II!!! The machine sews two stitches forwards and one stitch backwards. Triple zig-zag is Suitable for firm fabrics like denim, corduroy. etc. 60 Turn the stitch width dial (2) ... given triple reinforcement. Triple zlisag For hardwearing seams, hems and decorators seams. Turn the stitch length dial (3) to W. S !?,13,1E1 0 0 0 fa 0 e • 9 I I 6 4 3 21 rTh 1 715/730 740 E I Stitch selection Triple straight stitch (Models 733740E on y) For hardwearing seams. Turn the stitch length dial (3) to ' . Turn the sfitch selection dial (1) until the...
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The machine sews two stitches forward and one stitch backwards. This gives triple reinforcement. etc. 62 I rr to • o Stitch selection Triple straight stitch llkdel 715 only) For hardwearing seams. Set the machine as denim, corduroy. Triple zig-zag tiloded ris only) For hardwearing seams. hems and decorative seams. Triple zig-zag is ideal for firm fabrics such as illustrated.
The machine sews two stitches forward and one stitch backwards. This gives triple reinforcement. etc. 62 I rr to • o Stitch selection Triple straight stitch llkdel 715 only) For hardwearing seams. Set the machine as denim, corduroy. Triple zig-zag tiloded ris only) For hardwearing seams. hems and decorative seams. Triple zig-zag is ideal for firm fabrics such as illustrated.
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This stitch can be used for woven fabrics. (I ▪ 1 3 II 4 321 Smocking stitch Models raoiios wry) Seams, hems, T•shirts, underwear. Set the machine as for all types of jersey as well as illustrated. 0 000 0 000 000 00000 24132221 la le • IT • 16 14 MTh 1-10-, 0 • O 00000 • 0 }MUN I ) Sew at 1 cm (7.") from the fabric edge and Him the surplus fabric. (2J • 2 etc.
This stitch can be used for woven fabrics. (I ▪ 1 3 II 4 321 Smocking stitch Models raoiios wry) Seams, hems, T•shirts, underwear. Set the machine as for all types of jersey as well as illustrated. 0 000 0 000 000 00000 24132221 la le • IT • 16 14 MTh 1-10-, 0 • O 00000 • 0 }MUN I ) Sew at 1 cm (7.") from the fabric edge and Him the surplus fabric. (2J • 2 etc.
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...Suitable for hrm. Decorative pining seam for a fagotted effect. Gathering with cord or shirring elastic Rampart 18 Nociel 740E Only) For flat joining seams, sewing on sheer, fine and stretch fabrics The larger stitch should go lusl over the edge of the fabric to suit the fabric. thikker fabrics. Turn... the shell effect. visible hems. 0000 anna 0 0000 45M1:1101 Ito -a-• 0 \e• \--' \--1 r' \-' \-1 \--1 \-1 \-1 16 17 C er C , __,) r C 18 66 Practical stitches Set the machine as illustrated. Bridging 17 illoOels 730,'1&0( any, For seams. place mats.
...Suitable for hrm. Decorative pining seam for a fagotted effect. Gathering with cord or shirring elastic Rampart 18 Nociel 740E Only) For flat joining seams, sewing on sheer, fine and stretch fabrics The larger stitch should go lusl over the edge of the fabric to suit the fabric. thikker fabrics. Turn... the shell effect. visible hems. 0000 anna 0 0000 45M1:1101 Ito -a-• 0 \e• \--' \--1 r' \-' \-1 \--1 \-1 \-1 16 17 C er C , __,) r C 18 66 Practical stitches Set the machine as illustrated. Bridging 17 illoOels 730,'1&0( any, For seams. place mats.
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.../21N IS 0 II 5 14 131111•-lt-, 1 11 • • Practical stitches Set the machine as a decorative seam in StralCh fabrics. • Double arrow 7 lorty for Model 740E) For seams and hems. Tins stitch is suitable for sewing and neatening stretch fabrics and as Illustrated. Turn the stitch selection dial (1) until the...
.../21N IS 0 II 5 14 131111•-lt-, 1 11 • • Practical stitches Set the machine as a decorative seam in StralCh fabrics. • Double arrow 7 lorty for Model 740E) For seams and hems. Tins stitch is suitable for sewing and neatening stretch fabrics and as Illustrated. Turn the stitch selection dial (1) until the...
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... Loosen the large screw t s" of ne s is Our -e.. 1 O a 2 vc 3 76 000 . 00 00 t131§1i Buttonholes Set the machine as illustrated. the gauge on the loot as illustrated. (I) (Adjust the stitch length dial in the greenmarkedmotor aoorrect stitch density - It is now set for... sewing perfectly even length buttonholes. (3) When starting to sew the buttonhole. vanes according to use gimp cord for line or stretchy fabrics. - Always lest sew a buttonhole. Follow the sequence. 42) Position the button on the fool...
... Loosen the large screw t s" of ne s is Our -e.. 1 O a 2 vc 3 76 000 . 00 00 t131§1i Buttonholes Set the machine as illustrated. the gauge on the loot as illustrated. (I) (Adjust the stitch length dial in the greenmarkedmotor aoorrect stitch density - It is now set for... sewing perfectly even length buttonholes. (3) When starting to sew the buttonhole. vanes according to use gimp cord for line or stretchy fabrics. - Always lest sew a buttonhole. Follow the sequence. 42) Position the button on the fool...
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Fold the fabric as illustrated. (1) Note: It takes practice to the left. Turn thehandwheel forwardsbyhanduntil the needle swings fully to sew blind hems. Always make a sewing test first. Set the machine as illustrated with the wrong side uppermost. (2) Place the fabric under the foot. It should just pierce the fold of the guide. skids...• rics. Turn the speed control to Minimum! 76 0 o 0 0 0 oineoe•nocioci 0 00 0 000 00 Milan 11 • Blind hem lingerie stitch For hems. curtains. Sew slowly, guiding the fabric care. trousers.
Fold the fabric as illustrated. (1) Note: It takes practice to the left. Turn thehandwheel forwardsbyhanduntil the needle swings fully to sew blind hems. Always make a sewing test first. Set the machine as illustrated with the wrong side uppermost. (2) Place the fabric under the foot. It should just pierce the fold of the guide. skids...• rics. Turn the speed control to Minimum! 76 0 o 0 0 0 oineoe•nocioci 0 00 0 000 00 Milan 11 • Blind hem lingerie stitch For hems. curtains. Sew slowly, guiding the fabric care. trousers.
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0 000 2:122 24 ZIA II 21 0000 c QSOGO NOef61a Own 1 (t) 1 Sewing in zips Set the machine as illustrated. (It The zip foot can be inserted right a left. depending on which side of the foot you are going to sow. 9 2 82 4:4 3 Lower the fool and continue to sew. (2.3) To sew past the zip pull. lower the needle into the fabric, raise the presser loot and push the zip pull behind the presser foot.
0 000 2:122 24 ZIA II 21 0000 c QSOGO NOef61a Own 1 (t) 1 Sewing in zips Set the machine as illustrated. (It The zip foot can be inserted right a left. depending on which side of the foot you are going to sow. 9 2 82 4:4 3 Lower the fool and continue to sew. (2.3) To sew past the zip pull. lower the needle into the fabric, raise the presser loot and push the zip pull behind the presser foot.
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...that the needle goes cleanly into the lett hole of the button and sew. (3) For buttons with d holes, sew through the back two holes as illustrated.Lower the teed dog. Adjust ... under the foot. Needle position right (1) Position the work forward and then sew through the front two holes first IFfg. 2). place adarning needle on top of the button ...(adjust the stitch width according to and sew a few securing slit• ches. and sew on the marked position. 'ower the foot. adjuststtch width to 'V and sew a few securing stitches. (2) If a shank is required. ...
...that the needle goes cleanly into the lett hole of the button and sew. (3) For buttons with d holes, sew through the back two holes as illustrated.Lower the teed dog. Adjust ... under the foot. Needle position right (1) Position the work forward and then sew through the front two holes first IFfg. 2). place adarning needle on top of the button ...(adjust the stitch width according to and sew a few securing slit• ches. and sew on the marked position. 'ower the foot. adjuststtch width to 'V and sew a few securing stitches. (2) If a shank is required. ...
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...thehook race(7)is hilly raised. Remove the hook race cover (4) and the hook (5) and clean with sewing machine oil. Lubricate at one of our service agencies. When cleaning the machine. Snap the two hook retaining arms (31outwards. Replace the hook race cover and snap back the ...supplied to dean the whole area. (2) Cleaning and lubricating the hook: Remove the bobbin case (see Page 26). Your machine should be removed regularly. 1 2 7 90 Maintenance Attention: Disconnect the machine from the electricity supply by removing the plug from the electricity supply. --- -
...thehook race(7)is hilly raised. Remove the hook race cover (4) and the hook (5) and clean with sewing machine oil. Lubricate at one of our service agencies. When cleaning the machine. Snap the two hook retaining arms (31outwards. Replace the hook race cover and snap back the ...supplied to dean the whole area. (2) Cleaning and lubricating the hook: Remove the bobbin case (see Page 26). Your machine should be removed regularly. 1 2 7 90 Maintenance Attention: Disconnect the machine from the electricity supply by removing the plug from the electricity supply. --- -