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Question posted by Sandyscarboro on December 24th, 2013

Thread Control Slit Area On 640 Bernina

Where's the location. My machine is telling me to clean area but can't seem to find it. I've cleaned everything! Stressed

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User Guide - Page 1

...sewing computer from all moving parts. Keep ventilation openings of the sewing computer and foot controller...area, such as the result of misuse of BERNINA for any openings on the sewing computer. 12. Always unplug the sewing... damage as threading or changing the needle, threading the bobbin ... before cleaning. WARNING To reduce the risk of doubleinsulated machines. Use this sewing computer ...
User Guide - Page 2

...you the freedom and control you sewing satisfaction, ease of use . Ueltschi President BERNINA Sewing Machine Manufacturers BERNINA CH-8266 Steckborn www.bernina.com We wish you lots of fun with the Bernina rotary hook system, offers endless possibilities in the wonderful line of Bernina machines. The modern design and high functionality of the artista 630 and 640 guarantee you need it...
User Guide - Page 7

... 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 53 54 48 49 Side view right button 15 Slide speed control 16 Needle stop up 12 Quick reverse button 13 Automatic thread cutter 14 Start / Stop -
User Guide - Page 8

... has a polarized plug (one way. To reduce the risk of the sewing computer I the sewing computer is switched on («I») 0 the sewing computer is switched off with sewing computer model artista 640. If the plug does not fit fully in any way! Power Switch The switch is on the handwheel side of electrical shock, this...
User Guide - Page 10

... the bobbin case latch • the opening on the bobbin case should be adjusted with the thread cutter Winding the Bobbin While Sewing or Embroidering • place thread spool on vertical spool then, following the direction of the arrow, take thread through the thread guide and around the empty bobbin and cut off any excess...
User Guide - Page 12

... head frame cutter The bobbin thread must be threaded by hand Bringing up the Lower Thread • hold the upper threadsew one stitch by tapping on the foot control twice • pull the upper thread to bring the lower thread up through the stitch plate hole • take both threads through the slit on Head Frame • pull...
User Guide - Page 15

... 15 The following are achieved. Cotton Thread • cotton thread has the advantage of thread and needle optimum sewing results are the guidelines: fine fabrics: fine thread (darning thread, embroidery thread) mediumweight fabrics: normal thread heavyweight fabrics: heavier thread Needle No. 70-75 80-90 100, 110, 120 Important Facts About Thread and Needles With the right combination...
User Guide - Page 28

.... 5 • securing with Quilters Securing Program No. 324 Automatic Thread Cutter • press external button • upper and bobbin thread are cut automatically Start-Stop Button • starts and stops the sewing computer when operating it without foot control • starts and stops the sewing/ embroidery computer in the embroidery mode with attached embroidery module...
User Guide - Page 75

.... 59 size and type suitable for reinforcing buttonhole openings in leather, vinyl or felt. They are stitched without a thread shank. Button Sew-on Program Stitch: Stitch width: Needle: Thread: Feed dog: Presser foot: Button sew-on program No. 60 depends on the distance between the holes size and type suitable for the fabric selected...
User Guide - Page 80

...2 separate modes of the sewing computer up to engage BSR mode 1 For an even sewing start (one single stitch) the foot control must not be maintained when sewing with the zigzag stitch, ...With BSR (BERNINA Stitch Regulator) optional Stitch: Needle: Thread: Feed dog: Presser foot: Straight stitch No. 1 or Zig-zag stitch No. 2 size and type suitable for free-motion quilting (sewing) using the ...
User Guide - Page 83

... the sewing computer. Stop - With the Foot Control • plug in slightly too short or too long stiches • continuous movement of the BSR presser foot connection cable on the needle position. With the Start - Button: Mode 1: • if the fabric is not moved for example • areas can be used for thread painting...
User Guide - Page 98

...;Display Messages and Monitoring Functions» appears • following display messages and monitoring functions can be turned on or off: • Upper Thread Control • Presser Foot Position • Lower Thread Control • if the bar is blue and the eye open, the message and function are turned on or off • the choice...
User Guide - Page 103

...right corner, lift and remove • clean the area with the lint brush • replace the stitch plate Cleaning the Screen and the Sewing Computer • wipe with your dealer....sewing computer for a short time without thread to prevent oil soiling your work Caution: Disconnect plug from electric outlet • squeeze one hour before cleaning or lubricating! Enviromental Protection BERNINA...
User Guide - Page 104

... discs or under the bobbin case spring. • Incorrect threading. brush out any thread lint • the hook race is clean • any thread lint and remnants from your BERNINA dealer. Ideally needles should be to identify and remedy faults by checking the following. Take your sewing computer to Run or Runs Slowly • Plug not...
User Guide - Page 105

... Warning The user must do something, before the function can be drawn to a specific fact. Deactivate if required This stitch number is not available in thread control slit area Check upper and/or lower thread and if necessary clean bobbin area of selected applications and functions. Press the button «Drop feed dog».
User Guide - Page 106

... the sewing computer. After clearing with «ESC» for a service to a BERNINA dealer. Confirm with «OK» or cancel with «ESC». Drawers. Needle will appear again at approx. 4,000,000 stitches. Remove any thread lint from the hook area / bobbin case. Corresponding instructions are on the USB stick. After cleaning/oiling...
User Guide - Page 122

...; the embroidery computer will sew approximately 7 stitches and stop automatically • a screen indicates that the thread tail has to be cut...Stop-button on head frame or the foot control again • the embroidery computer embroiders all the sections in... threads close to the motif • carefully remove any connecting threads from the embroidered area • take care that the bobbin thread ...
User Guide - Page 128

... Information Area appears when the knobs can be utilized Embroidery Mode/ Sewing Mode Button • changing from Embroidery Mode to Sewing Mode and vice versa the external knobs are used to work on head frame to start embroidery Automatic Thread Cutter • when a color finished embroidering, upper and lower threads are automatically cut Slide Speed Control...
User Guide - Page 150

... computer to an authorized BERNINA dealer Upper Thread Indicator Sensor • not activated in the Setup Program Lower Thread Control • bobbin cover is not closed • not activated in set-up program • remove any thread lint • the hook race is clean • bits of thread are threaded correctly • the needle is clean - 150 Embroidery Support...
User Guide - Page 151

.... This notification will be cleaned / lubricated. Messages on the Screen In special cases messages may appear on . For example delete data, etc. The winder is pressed, the message disappears automatically. Corresponding instructions are on page 103 of selected applications and functions. Thread breakage, empty spool or lint in thread control slit area Check the upper and...

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