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Question posted by TheresaGualtieri on July 5th, 2012

Embroidery Trouble - Thread Jams In Bobbin Case

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User Guide - Page 1

... 2. No grounding means is provided on the This sewing and embroidery computer is being administered. 14. Servicing a double-...sewing needle. 6. The symbol product. may deflect the needle, causing it has fallen into any possible damage as contained in this sewing computer is used as described in the needle area, such as threading or changing the needle, threading the bobbin...
User Guide - Page 2

... embroidery. The artista 640, with the model range artista 630 and 640. With the new artista generation we recommend the optional BERNINA Embroidery Software, the Bernina Stitch Regulator (BSR) and the wonderful variety of embroidery. The modern design and high functionality of the artista 630 and 640 guarantee you sewing satisfaction, ease of the machine-right where you everything a sewing...
User Guide - Page 5

..., darning 4 Zipper foot Sewing in zippers 9 Darning foot Used with the feed dog in bobbin case) • selection of BERNINA specialty presser feet for sewing buttonholes *can vary from ...for quilting Standard Accessories* • four bobbins (+ one in a lowered position for darning, monograms, and freehand embroidery 20C Open embroidery foot Embroidery, appliqué, satin stitch seams, ...
User Guide - Page 7

... button 17 Pattern end button 18 Needle position buttons 19 Screen 20 Bobbin winder with on/off switch and thread cutter 21 Practical stitch button 22 Decorative stitch button 23 Alphabet button 24 Buttonhole button 25 Quilt stitches button 26 Sewing mode/Embroidery mode button 27 Personal program button 46 47 50 51 52...
User Guide - Page 10

... not have to be at the top • insert bobbin case so that it engages • close the bobbin cover Bobbin Thread Cutter • insert the bobbin case • take the thread over cutter A and cut the thread with the thread cutter Winding the Bobbin While Sewing or Embroidering • place thread spool on vertical spool then, following the direction of the arrow...
User Guide - Page 95

... • when the bar is active (blue) the upper thread and bobbin thread are attached. Adjustments can be adjusted Thread Tension Correction • turning stitch length knob or touching «+» or «-» changes the basic setting (0) of the embroidery hoop. Embroidery Settings 1 «Adjust Reference Position» calibrates the needle to the center of...
User Guide - Page 103

...remove thread lint and remnants which collect under the stitch plate and the hook. • turn power switch to «0» (off ) and pull out plug from electric outlet • remove the bobbin case •...the stitch plate Cleaning the Screen and the Sewing Computer • wipe with your household waste. Cleaning If the sewing computer is committed to the protection of the environment.
User Guide - Page 104

... Display To open the calibration screen directly, proceed as follows: 1. Upper Thread Indicator Sensor • not activated in the Setup Program Lower Thread Indicator Sensor • bobbin cover is jamming in the bobbin case: • Remove and replace the bobbin. • The hole in the fabric; Sewing Computer Fails to your BERNINA dealer. • The needle has been...
User Guide - Page 106

...system. Remove any thread lint from the hook area / bobbin case. The display can be cleared temporarily by touching «ESC», but will appear again when restarting the sewing computer. Deleting ... by touching «ESC», but will appear again when restarting the sewing computer. 106 Messages Raise presser foot The message disappears automatically if the presser...
User Guide - Page 110

... spool for even spooling Embroidery bobbin case Embroidery needle range Embroidery module bag USB connecting cable for upper thread spools - 110 Standard Accessories Standard Accessories* Large oval embroidery hoop (145x255mm) Template for large oval embroidery hoop VAR. 01 for a640 Medium embroidery hoop (100x130mm) Template for medium embroidery hoop Embroidery presser foot No. 26...
User Guide - Page 114

... 16 17 Needles for Embroidery • depending on the right side of the sewing computer to lower the feed dog Straight Stitch Plate (optional accessory) • the straight stitch plate has a small needle hole. Lower thread indicator sensor will only work when the bobbin cover is closed, after inserting the embroidery bobbin case. (Sensor has to be...
User Guide - Page 119

... subject to much wear and tear. When sewing with metallic threads, we recommend the use with a Metafil 130/705 H-MET needle or Organ needle of varying sizes. 15 17 Embroidery Needle • correct size thread must correspond with correct size needle • replace needle regularly Bobbin Threads Use white bobbin thread or match color with a brilliant sheen is...
User Guide - Page 120

...; raise presser foot • lower feed dog • thread the bobbin thread through the pigtail tension guide of the embroidery bobbin case • if all embroidery requirements are fulfilled, close the screen with «OK» • the embroidery hoop will MOVE «Embroidery Computer» Onscreen Button • touch «Embroidery Computer» in the Selection menu • built...
User Guide - Page 149

...; if necessary remove all lint and fabric remnants from the bobbin case • check lower thread and refill if necessary • touch «ESC» • to continue embroidering press the Start-Stop button Embroidery Support 149 Embroidery Sequence Control for Thread Breakage • touch «Embroidery Sequence Control» • a special screen appears • in the...
User Guide - Page 150

... and forth between the tension disks to «0» (off the Sewing/Embroidery computer 2. It is best to an authorized BERNINA dealer • reduce embroidery speed Lower Thread Breaks • lower thread tension is too tight • lower thread is trapped in the bobbin case: • Replace bobbin • needle is blunt or bent • the stitch plate hole...
User Guide - Page 151

...thread. The embroidery computer must do something, before the function can be changed . For example delete data, etc. The message disappears automatically if the feed dog position was raised. Lower presser foot. This notification will appear again when restarting the sewing... manual. Remove any lint and fabric remnants from the bobbin case. The display can be drawn to carry out the ...
User Guide - Page 152

... will appear after approx. 2,000,000 stitches. Thread bobbin case Design ist not completely inside the hoop. For embroidery thread the lower thread in the highest position. Remove embroidery hoop from embroidery module. The display can be taken for the third time, the notification will appear again when restarting the sewing computer. Drawers. If the service was changed...
User Guide - Page 153

... to Middle (2) position. Remove any remnants of the motif No embroidery module is compledted, the messeage will disappear and the selected function ... the Mega-Hoop to the embroidery computer. Messages 153 Motif does not fit into the attached hoop Attach a larger embroidery hoop or reduce the size of thread from the hook area/bobbin case. Attach embroidery module to Lower (3) position....
User Guide - Page 165

...artista Embroidery Software 156 • Embroidery Mega-Hoop 155 • Embroidery Sticks 155 • Suitcase System 154 Accessory Box 4 Accessories Embroidery 110-111 Accessories Sewing 4-5 Alphabets, Lettering for Embroidery... the Embroidery Module 112 B Balance Basting Stitch Blind Hem Bobbin Case: removing/inserting Bobbin Thread Cutter Bringing up the Lower Thread BSR ...
User Guide - Page 167

... 99 Vari Overlock Seam 45 Sewing Light-CFL 13 Sewing on Elastic, Shirring Elastic/Cord 52 W Slide-on Bobbin Winder 10 Thread Tension 33, 114 Thread, Needle, Fabric 15 Threading the Bobbin Thread 114 Threading the Upper Thread 11, 114 • Double Needle, Triple Needle 14 Triple Straight Stitch 38 Trouble Shooting 104, 150 Tutorial (only for Embroidery) 148 Text Herbert...

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