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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. vooruitgang voorbehouden. L 1992 Fritz Gegauf Ltd.
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. vooruitgang voorbehouden. L 1992 Fritz Gegauf Ltd.
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tension Bobbin - 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 - removing Presser loot - inserting Needle positrons Wadies/bread table Overlock stitches Practical stitChes PreSSOr lOOt - upper thread...
tension Bobbin - 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 - removing Presser loot - inserting Needle positrons Wadies/bread table Overlock stitches Practical stitChes PreSSOr lOOt - upper thread...
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...pans. An appliance should a means for grounding be left unattended when plugged in the instruction ma. or injury to break. 7. Use this sewing machine. if it to beak. 9. Thewrong Plate can cause the needle to persons, 1. Donot pull or push fabric while stitching. It may deflect...an electrical appliance. This appliance is marked with any opening. 12 Do not use bent needles. 8. No grounding means is required around the sewing machine needle. 6. sonnet. WARNING To reduce the risk of the system. Use only attach. Keep fingers away from outlet. 15. fire. Donot ...
...pans. An appliance should a means for grounding be left unattended when plugged in the instruction ma. or injury to break. 7. Use this sewing machine. if it to beak. 9. Thewrong Plate can cause the needle to persons, 1. Donot pull or push fabric while stitching. It may deflect...an electrical appliance. This appliance is marked with any opening. 12 Do not use bent needles. 8. No grounding means is required around the sewing machine needle. 6. sonnet. WARNING To reduce the risk of the system. Use only attach. Keep fingers away from outlet. 15. fire. Donot ...
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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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... applyingpressure to the fool control. (2) To reduce the nsk of up pat. e.g. terns etc. Speed control iMode' 7400 The maximum speed Of the machine can be reduced with Sewing Machine Model 740E. lady useful for using with the speed con trot knob 'TY. (3) If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to 50...
... applyingpressure to the fool control. (2) To reduce the nsk of up pat. e.g. terns etc. Speed control iMode' 7400 The maximum speed Of the machine can be reduced with Sewing Machine Model 740E. lady useful for using with the speed con trot knob 'TY. (3) If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to 50...
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...3168 is intended lo lit in a Wadied outlet only one blade wider than the other). contact a qualified electrician to the machine and plug 'B- Foot control The speeo 01 the machine can be regulated by applying pressure to the mains socket. II it still does not fit. Turn on power switch 'C' reverse... totarpm Flt Connecting the machine to the power source (Modeie 715 720) Conned plug "A' to install the proper outlet Do not modify the plug in any way Caution! 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...
...3168 is intended lo lit in a Wadied outlet only one blade wider than the other). contact a qualified electrician to the machine and plug 'B- Foot control The speeo 01 the machine can be regulated by applying pressure to the mains socket. II it still does not fit. Turn on power switch 'C' reverse... totarpm Flt Connecting the machine to the power source (Modeie 715 720) Conned plug "A' to install the proper outlet Do not modify the plug in any way Caution! 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...
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...13" for needle up Two-step presser toot lever When sewing several layers or thick fabrics, the presser loot can be in the fabric. r • • 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 work . (2) Drop teed control For normal sewing. Press "K. (3) For certain types of sewing tasks aro made easier if the needle is lowered in the raised position...
...13" for needle up Two-step presser toot lever When sewing several layers or thick fabrics, the presser loot can be in the fabric. r • • 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 work . (2) Drop teed control For normal sewing. Press "K. (3) For certain types of sewing tasks aro made easier if the needle is lowered in the raised position...
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Sew a few reverse stitches. I 41 1 2 Reverse sewing At the end of the seam, press the Reverse sewing button. 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
Sew a few reverse stitches. I 41 1 2 Reverse sewing At the end of the seam, press the Reverse sewing button. 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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...use a piece of fabric and damage, sew between 3 and 5 rows. (3) 2 3 54 Depending on lace and elastic, darning, mending, reinforcing edges. 00000 666466.0600 t:32: 24 23 n vs • A A 00000000 . )g[181 $$$$$$ 32 3-Step Zig-zag Sewing on the type of backing fabric to ...reinforce. The stitch length can be shortened to produce very close stitches (2) When mending tears. First sew over the centre and then overlap onboth sides. Set the machine as illustrated. (1) Place patch in position.
...use a piece of fabric and damage, sew between 3 and 5 rows. (3) 2 3 54 Depending on lace and elastic, darning, mending, reinforcing edges. 00000 666466.0600 t:32: 24 23 n vs • A A 00000000 . )g[181 $$$$$$ 32 3-Step Zig-zag Sewing on the type of backing fabric to ...reinforce. The stitch length can be shortened to produce very close stitches (2) When mending tears. First sew over the centre and then overlap onboth sides. Set the machine as illustrated. (1) Place patch in position.
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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. 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. When nea- tening, the needle should just go over 1 the edge of the fabric.
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. 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. 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!!! Turn the stitch width dial (2) to between 3 and 5. The machine sews two stitches forwards and one stitch backwards. Triple zig-zag is Suitable for firm fabrics like denim, corduroy. etc. 60 This given triple reinforcement. Turn ...
0 00 0 0 00000000000 II!!! Turn the stitch width dial (2) to between 3 and 5. The machine sews two stitches forwards and one stitch backwards. Triple zig-zag is Suitable for firm fabrics like denim, corduroy. etc. 60 This given triple reinforcement. Turn ...
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Triple zig-zag tiloded ris only) For hardwearing seams. hems and decorative seams. Triple zig-zag is ideal for firm fabrics such as illustrated. etc. 62 I rr to • o Stitch selection Triple straight stitch llkdel 715 only) For hardwearing seams. Set the machine as denim, corduroy. This gives triple reinforcement. The machine sews two stitches forward and one stitch backwards.
Triple zig-zag tiloded ris only) For hardwearing seams. hems and decorative seams. Triple zig-zag is ideal for firm fabrics such as illustrated. etc. 62 I rr to • o Stitch selection Triple straight stitch llkdel 715 only) For hardwearing seams. Set the machine as denim, corduroy. This gives triple reinforcement. The machine sews two stitches forward and one stitch backwards.
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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 Set the machine as for woven fabrics. (I ▪ 1 3 II 4 321 Smocking stitch Models raoiios wry) Seams, hems, T•shirts, underwear. This stitch can be used for all types of jersey as well as illustrated. etc.
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 Set the machine as for woven fabrics. (I ▪ 1 3 II 4 321 Smocking stitch Models raoiios wry) Seams, hems, T•shirts, underwear. This stitch can be used for all types of jersey as well as illustrated. etc.
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... (3) to the same colour code and adjust to create the shell effect. tablecloths. 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. Bridging... decorative edges. Suitable for edges on elastic. 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.
... (3) to the same colour code and adjust to create the shell effect. tablecloths. 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. Bridging... decorative edges. Suitable for edges on elastic. 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.
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... hems. decorative seams. Suitable for hems or decorative seams 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 red diode lights up at the ...desired stitch. so c.i5r itl i ii 0 00 i0 HOZ/21N IS 0 II 5 14 131111•-lt-, 1 11 • • Practical stitches Set the machine as a ...
... hems. decorative seams. Suitable for hems or decorative seams 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 red diode lights up at the ...desired stitch. so c.i5r itl i ii 0 00 i0 HOZ/21N IS 0 II 5 14 131111•-lt-, 1 11 • • Practical stitches Set the machine as a ...
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.... A slightly reduced upper thread tension produces beget results. - Loosen the large screw t s" of ne s is advisable to use gimp cord for sewing perfectly even length buttonholes. (3) When starting to the fabric). the gauge on the loot as illustrated. (I) (Adjust the stitch length dial in the ...the button and attach the Buttonhole toot. It is Our -e.. 1 O a 2 vc 3 76 000 . 00 00 t131§1i Buttonholes Set the machine as illustrated. 00000 nits 1413210 ao 00000000•0• of the pail lc and slide it lightly touches the other edge. Use a backing for line...
.... A slightly reduced upper thread tension produces beget results. - Loosen the large screw t s" of ne s is advisable to use gimp cord for sewing perfectly even length buttonholes. (3) When starting to the fabric). the gauge on the loot as illustrated. (I) (Adjust the stitch length dial in the ...the button and attach the Buttonhole toot. It is Our -e.. 1 O a 2 vc 3 76 000 . 00 00 t131§1i Buttonholes Set the machine as illustrated. 00000 nits 1413210 ao 00000000•0• of the pail lc and slide it lightly touches the other edge. Use a backing for line...
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It should just pierce the fold of the guide. skids. Fold the fabric as illustrated. (1) Note: It takes practice to sew blind hems. Always make a sewing test first. If it does not, adjust the stitch width accordingly. (3) Adjust the guide (4) by turning the knob (5) so that the guide ...just rests against the fond. Sew slowly, guiding the fabric care. Turn the speed control to the left. Set the machine as illustrated with the wrong side uppermost. (2) Place the fabric under the foot. fully along the edge of...
It should just pierce the fold of the guide. skids. Fold the fabric as illustrated. (1) Note: It takes practice to sew blind hems. Always make a sewing test first. If it does not, adjust the stitch width accordingly. (3) Adjust the guide (4) by turning the knob (5) so that the guide ...just rests against the fond. Sew slowly, guiding the fabric care. Turn the speed control to the left. Set the machine as illustrated with the wrong side uppermost. (2) Place the fabric under the foot. fully along the edge of...
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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. depending on which side of the foot you are going to sow. 9 2 82 4:4 3 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.
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. depending on which side of the foot you are going to sow. 9 2 82 4:4 3 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.
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...position right (1) Position the work forward and then sew through the front two holes first IFfg. 2). and sew on the marked position. 'ower the foot. ...to check 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. push work under...Place the button on the button. Turn the hand • wheel to the button). Adjust the stitch width to 'V and sew a few securing stitches. (2) If a shank is required. Adjust the stitch width (noimal. O 2413222120 4 ;ii!h ° ...
...position right (1) Position the work forward and then sew through the front two holes first IFfg. 2). and sew on the marked position. 'ower the foot. ...to check 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. push work under...Place the button on the button. Turn the hand • wheel to the button). Adjust the stitch width to 'V and sew a few securing stitches. (2) If a shank is required. Adjust the stitch width (noimal. O 2413222120 4 ;ii!h ° ...
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... regularly. Replace the hook race cover and snap back the Remove the hook race cover (4) and the hook (5) and clean with sewing machine oil. Open the hinged front cover and push the release lever upwards. (I) Cleaning the feed dog: Remove the bobbin case (see... must always be serviced at regular intervats at the points (6) (1-2 drops) with a soft cloth. Your machine should be disconnected from the mains socket. 1 2 7 90 Maintenance Attention: Disconnect the machine from the electricity supply by removing the plug from the electricity supply. --- - When cleaning the...
... regularly. Replace the hook race cover and snap back the Remove the hook race cover (4) and the hook (5) and clean with sewing machine oil. Open the hinged front cover and push the release lever upwards. (I) Cleaning the feed dog: Remove the bobbin case (see... must always be serviced at regular intervats at the points (6) (1-2 drops) with a soft cloth. Your machine should be disconnected from the mains socket. 1 2 7 90 Maintenance Attention: Disconnect the machine from the electricity supply by removing the plug from the electricity supply. --- - When cleaning the...