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Question posted by fwellman on December 17th, 2012

Lower Feed Dogs

I would like to try some free-motion quilting.  How do I lower the feed dogs on my Bernina 210?

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User Guide - Page 1

... a range of added value features to give you . For over 100 years my family has concentrated on providing complete satisfaction to the joy of sewing BERNINA style. The new BERNINA activa 210 are assured of years of rewarding sewing. Ueltschi Owner www.bernina.com BERNINA International AG • CH-8266 Steckborn/Switzerland 032622.50.04_0701_a210_EN "Welcome to the...
User Guide - Page 2

...they do not play with the sewing computer. 2. Keep ventilation openings of the sewing computer and foot control free from all instructions before using this sewing computer if • it has...not use the BERNINA original needle plate. Do not allow to be supervised to the nearest authorized BERNINA dealer or service center for their safety. Never operate this sewing computer. DANGER ...
User Guide - Page 3

... added to break. 9. The symbol may deflect the needle causing it to the product. BERNINA is intended for any adjustments in an environmentally responsible way according to «0» when ...At end of life please dispose of double-insulated machines. (Except USA and Canada). No grounding means is being administered. 14. Always unplug the sewing computer from the outlet. 15. Do not ...
User Guide - Page 4

4 Details of the sewing computer Details of the sewing computer 12 11 13 10 14 8 7 5 2 15 16 9 6 3 1 17 18 19 20 27 23 22 29 21 4 12 13 30 23 24 28 27 29 25 26 Front view Right end 032622.50.04_0701_a210_EN
User Guide - Page 5

.../del-button 3 Attachment base for 22 Stitch selection buttons special accessories 23 Handwheel 4 Sewing table socket 24 Balance adjustment 5 Presser foot shaft 25 Power switch on/off 6 Needle clamp with fixation 26 Power plug socket screw 27 Drop feed-dog 7 Needle Threader 28 Foot control socket 8 Thread guide 9 Reverse button 29 Spool pin...
User Guide - Page 6

... the plug into the groove provided The power cable • plug A into sewing computer • plug B into wall socket Foot control cable • plug C into sewing computer Power switch (D) 1 the computer is switched on 0 the computer is switched off with sewing computer activa 210. Important! (USA/Canada only) Use only foot controller type SR-1 with...
User Guide - Page 7

... foot 10 Edgestitch foot 4 Zipper sole for sewing in zippers 20 Open embroidery foot 37 Patchwork foot 1/4'' / 6mm 5 Blind stitch sole Blind hems, edge stitching Optional snap-on sole 2 Overlock sole Overlock seams, hems, oversewing edges, narrow satin stitches 50 Walking foot 43 Free motion couching foot Note that all presser feet are...
User Guide - Page 8

... attach the box to the sewing computer • close the doors • push feet back into the opening Note: first lower the presser foot lifter! Attaching the accessory box to the sewing computer (catch A must enga... foot • place the table over the free arm and press firmly so that it can be freely adjust over the whole width of sewing table • «0» corresponds to ...
User Guide - Page 9

...! Caution: Please note that a defective CFL sewing light must be replaced by an authorized technician. The sewing computer must ONLY be brought to an authorized BERNINA dealer! 032622.50.04_0701_a210_EN Foot Control Optional accessories 9 Sewing speed • control the sewing speed by depressing the foot control • raise or lower the needle by tapping on the...
User Guide - Page 12

... refer to the left under the spring until ... 12 Setting up the sewing computer Inserting the bobbin Insert the bobbin Insert the bobbin so that the ...; tighten the needle clamp screw 032622.50.04_0701_a210_EN ... The bobbin must turn power switch to «0» • lower the presser foot • loosen the needle clamp screw • pull the needle down to the back • insert...
User Guide - Page 13

... the presser foot sole under the shaft so that the peg sits under the opening of the sewing computer behind the handwheel • essential aid for stability 032622.50.04_0701_a210_EN double A needle work ... to «0» • press the button on the back of the shaft • lower the presser foot lifter and the foot sole will click into its vertical position • when using large...
User Guide - Page 15

Needle Threader Setting up the sewing computer 15 A B Thread in hook • raise the needle • lower the presser foot • lay the thread behind hook B and hold lightly Lever down • press lever A down and simultaneously guide the thread around hook B ...
User Guide - Page 16

... one step. Buttonholes are also short. ning Feed-dog and stitch length With each stitch the feed-dog moves forward by the stitch length selected. tre) from needle to line • lines are provided to the right and left of this step is lowered • for free-hand sewing or dar- The fabric moves under the foot...
User Guide - Page 17

...sion adjustment wheel to suit the fabric The tension is factory set both the upper and lower thread tension. Thread tension 3 A 5 Operating instructions 17 The basic setting • ... Mettler, Switzerland) is used , the tension may need adjusting for normal sewing work • for special sewing work, the tension can be adjusted to 5-10 For example: Tension Metallic thread approx...
User Guide - Page 27

... the buttonhole symbol (the first step blinks on the display) • insert the lower thread in the finger of the bobbin case = thread tension is a little higher • mark... are particularly suitable for single buttonholes, for repairing existing buttonholes or to use • sew buttonholes in the same grain direction (with Reverse pattern sole No. 1 (auto stitch counter) ...
User Guide - Page 29

...Sewing needles 29 70 80 90 100 110 -120 • • • • • • Needle appropriate for which needle is too fine, the groove will be in the long groove on the needle. The finer the needle, the lower... about sewing needles Your BERNINA uses needle system 130/705H. Needle inappropriate for thread If the needle is suitable for thread When sewing, the...
User Guide - Page 30

Special needles are easier to sew if the appropriate needle is used. Type of needle Model Suitable...Double needle 130/705 H-ZWI Visible hems in stretch fabrics, pintucks, decorative sewing Needle distance: 1.0 / 1.6 / 2.0 / 2.5 / 3.0 / 4.0 Triple needle 130/705 H-DRI Needle distance: 3.0 Decorative sewing Wing needle 130/705 HO Wing needle (wing) Hemstitch 032622.50.04_0701_a210_EN ...
User Guide - Page 31

...run the machine for a short time without thread to the safety instruction! 032622.50.04_0701_a210_EN Please refer to prevent oil soiling your work Cleaning the LCD display and the sewing computer •...; wipe with the lint brush • replace the stitch plate CAUTION Disconnect plug from electric outlet • remove presser foot and needle • open the free-...
User Guide - Page 33

... spool disc. • Stitch plate or hook tip damaged. Check whether: • the upper and lower threads are of a poor quality. Upper thread breaks • The upper thread tension is blunt, bent...top. • The needle point does not suit the fabric being sewn. Take your sewing computer to your BERNINA dealer. • The needle is bent or blunt. • Poor quality, knotted ...
User Guide - Page 34

... foot sole 13 Changing the needle 12 Cleaning 31 Clear / Delete 20 D Darning program Delete / Clear Details of the sewing computer Display Double overlock stitch 21, 27 20 4-5 19 21, 24 F Fabric feed Feed-dog Foot control H Honeycomb stitch I Inserting the bobbin L LCD display Lens Set M Maintenance 1/2 Motor speed N Needle position Needle stop Needle...

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