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Question posted by rosemarysullivan44 on January 3rd, 2015

Bernina 440 Center Needle Position Problem

When I turn on my Bernina 440 the needle is not in the center position. It appears to be approximately 3 positions to the left of center. This makes it very difficult to judge an accurate 1/4" seam.

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Manual - Page 2

... service center for easy threading. Use this manual. Do not use . To disconnect, turn width dial up picture on removing left unattended when plugged in this overlock machine only for instructions on the close up to increase width and down to place thread in the instruction manual. 16. Always unplug your overlock machine when making any...

Manual - Page 3

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Manual - Page 4

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Manual - Page 6

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Manual - Page 7

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Manual - Page 8

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Manual - Page 9

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Manual - Page 10

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Manual - Page 11

... left finger tips gently turn the hand wheel toward you two or three times with your right hand to start sewing. ® When work is finished, continue running the machine ...re-threaded because of thread breakage during sewing, start sewing in the following manner. (D Place the needle threads and looper threads under the presser foot and start next sewing. Cut the threads with scissors. ®...

Manual - Page 12

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Manual - Page 14

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Manual - Page 15

... dial Stitch width dial -12- Turn power switch off. 2. Turn the stitch width dial(away or toward you sew : (a) 3-thread overedge stitch, 5mm width. ADJUSTING OVERLOCK STITCH WIDTH This machine Is a two needle, three or four thread convertible overlock machine. Open the front cover and cloth plate. 3. Use only left needle. Remove the left needle and three threads. The right...

Manual - Page 16

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Manual - Page 17

...machine from you. Replace withh a new bulb. () Reset the light cover screw. -14- O Open the front cover and lower the presser foot. 3 Using the hexagon wrench, loosen the needle clamp screws and remove the needles. CP Insert the needle...the old bulb by turning the handwheel towards you are sewing. GI) Make one complete turn of material you . Needle bar Needle set screws Thread ...

Manual - Page 18

...Turn the hand wheel toward you to set the cutting edge of a special material which does not require frequent replacement. A spare upper blade is provided in pocket type handle is made of the upper blade to its lowest position... over a period of machine is a convenient way to carry your accessory case. 2 Raise the upper blade arm to Its highest position by removing plug from your...

Manual - Page 19

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Manual - Page 20

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Manual - Page 21

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Manual - Page 22

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Manual - Page 27

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