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Table of Contents5
Important Safety Instructions10
Important Information12
My BERNINA14
Introduction14
BERNINA Quality Control14
Welcome to the World of BERNINA14
Overview Machine16
Overview Front Controls16
Overview Front17
Overview Sideways18
Overview Back19
Supplied Accessories20
Overview Accessories Machine20
Use of the Power Cable (Only Usa/Canada)21
Overview Presser Feet22
Accessory Box23
Overview User Interface23
Overview Functions/Visual Information23
Overview System Settings24
Overview Selection Menu Sewing24
Overview Icons24
Needle, Thread, Fabric25
Overview Needles25
Example for Needle Description27
Thread Selection27
Needle/Thread Combination28
Sewing Preparation29
Accessory Box29
Removing and Attaching the Accessory Box29
Storing Accessories29
Connection and Switching on30
Connecting the Foot Control30
Connecting the Machine30
Attaching the Knee Lifter of the Free Hand System30
Fixing the Touchscreen Pen31
Switching the Machine on31
Foot Control31
Regulating the Speed Via the Foot Control31
Raising/Lowering the Needle32
Spool Pin32
Retractable Spool Pin32
Horizontal Spool Pin33
Free Arm34
Feed Dog34
Adjusting the Feed Dog34
Slide-On Table35
Using the Slide-On Table35
Presser Foot36
Adjusting the Presser Foot Position Via the Knee Lifter of the Free Hand System36
Adjusting the Presser Foot Position Via the Button "Presser Foot Up/Down36
Changing the Presser Foot36
Having the Presser Foot Displayed in the User Interface37
Adjusting the Presser Foot Pressure37
Instruction for Adjusting the Feed Dog38
Needle and Stitch Plate38
Changing the Needle38
Selecting the Needle in the User Interface38
Selecting the Needle Type and the Needle Size38
Adjusting the Needle Position Up/Down39
Adjusting the Needle Position Left/Right39
Needle Stop Up/Down (Permanent)40
Changing the Stitch Plate40
Selecting the Stitch Plate in the User Interface40
Threading41
Threading the Upper Thread41
Threading the Double Needle43
Threading the Triple Needle44
Winding the Bobbin Thread44
Threading the Bobbin Thread45
Instruction How to Thread the Bobbin Thread47
Setup Program48
Sewing Settings48
Adjusting the Upper Thread Tension48
Adjusting the Maximum Sewing Speed48
Programming Securing Stitches48
Programming the Button "Thread Cutter49
Programming the Button "Securing49
Programming the Button "Quick Reverse50
Embroidery Settings50
Adjusting the Upper Thread Tension50
Adjusting the Maximum Embroidering Speed51
Setting the Embroidery Motif Position When Opening51
Calibrating the Hoop52
Entering the Fabric Thickness52
Programming Securing Stitches (Smart Secure)53
Adjusting the Thread Cut53
Changing the Measuring Unit54
Selecting Personal Settings55
Monitoring Functions56
Activating the Upper Thread Indicator56
Activating the Audio Signals56
Machine Settings57
Selecting a Language57
Adjusting the Brightness of the Display57
Adjusting the Sewing Light57
Checking the Firmware Version58
Reviewing the Total Number of Stitches58
Registering Details of the Dealer58
Saving Service Data59
Back to Basic Setting60
Deleting User Data60
Deleting Motifs on the BERNINA USB Stick61
Calibrating the Buttonhole Foot No. 3A61
Updating the Machine Firmware62
Recovering Saved Data63
Cleaning the Thread Catcher63
Lubricating the Machine64
Packing the Embroidery Module65
System Settings66
Calling up the Tutorial66
Calling up the Creative Consultant66
Using Eco Mode66
Calling up the Help66
Cancelling any Alterations with "Clr66
Creative Sewing67
Overview Selection Menu Sewing67
Selecting a Stitch Pattern67
Regulating the Speed67
Adjusting the Upper Thread Tension67
Editing Stitch Patterns68
Changing the Stitch Width68
Changing the Stitch Length68
Correcting the Balance69
Programming Pattern Repeat69
Mirror Image of Stitch Patterns70
Quick Reverse70
Permanent Quick Reverse70
Backstepping70
Combining Stitch Patterns71
Overview Combi Mode71
Creating Stitch Pattern Combinations71
Saving a Stitch Pattern Combination71
Loading a Stitch Pattern Combination72
Overwriting a Stitch Pattern Combination72
Deleting a Stitch Pattern Combination72
Editing a Single Stitch Pattern72
Deleting a Single Stitch Pattern73
Adding a Single Stitch Pattern73
Mirroring a Stitch Pattern Combination73
Stitch Pattern Combination Subdivider 174
Stitch Pattern Combination Subdivider 274
Securing a Stitch Pattern Combination74
Programming Pattern Repeat75
Administering Stitch Patterns75
Saving Settings of Stitch Patterns75
Saving Stitch Patterns in Personal Memory75
Overwriting Stitch Patterns from the Personal Memory76
Loading Stitch Patterns from the Personal Memory76
Deleting Stitch Patterns from the Personal Memory76
Saving Stitch Patterns on the BERNINA USB Stick76
Uploading a Stitch Pattern from the BERNINA USB Stick77
Deleting Stitch Patterns from the BERNINA USB Stick77
Securing77
Securing a Seam with the Button "Securing77
Securing Via the Icon "Securing78
Height Compensation of Uneven Layers78
Sewing Corners79
Practical Stitches80
Overview Practical Stitches80
Sewing Straight Stitch82
Securing with the Automatic Securing Program83
Sewing in the Zipper83
Sewing both Sides of the Zipper from Bottom to Top84
Sewing Triple Straight Stitch85
Sewing Triple Zig Zag86
Manual Darning86
Automatic Darning88
Reinforced Darning, Automatic89
Reinforced Darning Program89
Finishing Edges90
Sewing Double Overlock90
Narrow Edgestitching91
Wide Edgestitching91
Edgestitching Using the Seam Guide (Optional Accessory)92
Sewing Hem Edges92
Sewing Blind Hems93
Sewing Visible Hems94
Sewing Flat Joining Seams94
Sewing Basting Stitches95
Decorative Stitches96
Overview Decorative Stitches96
Bobbin-Play97
Sewing Cross Stitches98
Pintucks98
Overview Pintucks98
Inserting the Cord99
Sewing Pintucks100
Alphabets101
Overview Alphabet101
Creating Lettering101
Altering Font Size102
Buttonholes103
Overview Buttonholes103
Making Use of the Height Compensation Tool104
Using the Compensation Plate105
Marking Buttonholes105
Cord106
Using Cord with the Buttonhole Foot with Slide No. 3A106
Using Cord with the Buttonhole Foot No. 3C (Optional Accessory)107
Sewing a Test Sample108
Determining the Buttonhole Slit Width108
Determining the Buttonhole Length with the Buttonhole Foot with Slide No. 3A109
Determining the Buttonhole Length with Buttonhole Foot No. 3C (Optional Accessory)109
Sewing a Buttonhole Automatically110
Programming the Heirloom Buttonhole111
Sewing the Manual 7-Step Buttonhole with the111
Buttonhole Foot No. 3C (Optional Accessory)111
Sewing the Manual 5-Step Buttonhole with the112
Buttonhole Foot No. 3C (Optional Accessory)112
Cutting the Buttonhole Open with the Seam Ripper112
Cutting Open Buttonholes with the Buttonhole Cutter (Optional Accessory)113
Sewing on Buttons113
Sewing Eyelets114
Quilting115
Overview Quilt Stitches115
Quilting, Securing Program116
Sewing Handlook Quilt Stitches116
Guiding the Quilt Work Freely117
BERNINA Stitch Regulator (BSR)118
BSR Mode 1118
BSR Mode 2118
BSR Function with Straight Stitch No. 1118
BSR Function with Zig Zag No. 2118
Sewing Preparations for Quilting118
Attach the BSR Presser Foot118
Changing the Presser Foot Sole119
Using the BSR Mode119
Securing120
Securing in BSR1 Mode with the Button "Start/Stop120
Securing in BSR2 Mode120
My BERNINA Embroidery122
Overview Embroidery Module122
Supplied Accessories Embroidery Module122
Overview Accessory Embroidery Module122
Overview User Interface123
Overview Functions/Visual Information123
Overview System Settings124
Overview Selection Menu Embroidery124
Important Embroidery Information124
Upper Thread124
Bobbin Thread125
Selecting the Embroidery File Format125
Embroidery Test126
The Size of the Embroidery Motif126
Embroidering Motifs by Third-Party Providers126
Underlay Stitches126
Satin or Leaf Stich126
Step Stitch127
Connecting Stitches127
Embroidering Preparation128
Attaching the Module128
Removing the Embroidery Module128
Preparing the Machine129
Lower the Feed-Dog129
Selecting an Embroidery Motif129
Embroidery Foot129
Attaching the Embroidery Foot129
Selecting the Presser Foot in the User Interface130
Needle and Stitch Plate130
Inserting the Embroidery Needle130
Selecting the Embroidery Needle in the User Interface131
Selecting the Needle Type and the Needle Size131
Adjusting the Needle Position Up/Down132
Attaching the Stitch Plate132
Selecting the Stitch Plate in the User Interface133
Thread-Up Command133
Embroidery Hoop133
Overview Embroidery Hoop Selection133
Selecting the Embroidery Hoop133
Tear-Away Stabilizers134
Cut-Away Stabilizers134
Using Adhesive Spray134
Using Spray Starch134
Using Iron-On Interfacing134
Using Paper-Backed Adhesive Stabilizer134
Using Water-Soluble Stabilizer135
Preparing the Embroidery Hoop135
Attaching the Hoop136
Overview Embroidery Functions137
Center the Needle to the Embroidery Hoop137
Moving the Hoop to the Back137
Moving the Module for the Sewing Mode137
Grid On/Off138
Locating the Center of the Embroidery Motif138
Virtual Positioning of the Embroidery Hoop138
Setup Program139
Adjusting the Embroidery Settings in the Setup Program139
Creative Embroidering140
Overview Embroidering140
Selecting and Changing the Embroidery Motif140
Checking the Embroidery Time and the Embroidery Motif Size140
Regulating the Speed140
Editing the Embroidery Motif141
Overview Editing Embroidery Motif141
Scaling up the Embroidery Motif View141
Downsizing the Embroidery Motif View141
Moving the Embroidery Motif View141
Moving the Embroidery Motif in Enlarged View142
Moving the Embroidery Motif142
Rotating Motif142
Altering the Embroidery Motif Size Proportionally143
Altering the Embroidery Motif Size Disproportionally143
Mirroring Embroidery Motifs144
Bending the Text144
Changing the Stitch Type145
Altering the Stitch Density145
Checking the Size and the Position of the Embroidery Motif145
Duplicating the Embroidery Motif146
Deleting an Embroidery Motif147
Combining Embroidery Motifs147
Deleting a Single Embroidery Motif147
Duplicating a Combination147
Creating Lettering148
Overview Embroidery Alphabets148
Creating Words/Sentences148
Editing Words/Sentences149
Changing the Colors of the Embroidery Motif150
Overview Changing the Color150
Changing the Colors151
Changing the Thread Brand151
Embroidering the Embroidery Motif151
Overview Embroidery Menu151
Adding Basting Stitches152
Moving the Hoop152
Embroidery Sequence Control When Thread Breaks152
Cutting Connecting Stitches152
Reducing Color Changes153
Multi-Colored Embroidery Motif On/Off153
Color Indication153
Free Arm Embroidering153
Administering Embroidery Motifs154
Saving Embroidery Motifs in the Personal Memory154
Saving the Embroidery Motif on the BERNINA USB Stick155
Overwriting the Embroidery Motif in the Personal Memory155
Overwriting the Embroidery Motif on the BERNINA USB Stick155
Importing Stitch Patterns156
Loading an Embroidery Motif from the Personal Memory156
Loading an Embroidery Motif from the BERNINA USB Stick156
Deleting an Embroidery Motif from the Personal Memory156
Deleting an Embroidery Motif from the BERNINA USB Stick157
Embroidery158
Embroidering Via the Button "Start/Stop158
Increasing the Embroidery Speed158
Adjusting the Upper Thread Tension158
Embroidering Via the Foot Control159
Appendix160
Maintencance and Cleaning160
Cleaning the Display160
Cleaning the Feed Dog160
Cleaning the Hook160
Lubricating the Hook161
Troubleshooting163
Error Messages165
Storage and Disposal169
Storing the Machine169
Dispose of the Machine169
Technical Data169
Overview Stitch Patterns171
Practical Stitches171
Buttonholes171
Decorative Stitches171
Overview Embroidery Motifs174
Editing Embroidery Motifs174
Quilt Motifs175
Ornaments176
Flowers176
Children177
Seasons177
Sports and Hobby178
Animals179
Borders and Lace180
Frames and Borders180
Designs with Special Effects181
Index182

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