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BERNINA 590

User manual

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Table of Contents4
Important Safety Instructions9
Important Information11
My BERNINA13
Introduction13
BERNINA Quality Control13
Welcome to the World of BERNINA13
Overview Machine15
Overview Front Controls15
Overview Front16
Overview Sideways17
Overview Back18
Supplied Accessories19
Overview Accessories Machine19
Use of the Power Cable (Only Usa/Canada)20
Overview Presser Feet21
Accessory Box22
Overview User Interface22
Overview Functions/Visual Information22
Overview System Settings23
Overview Selection Menu Sewing24
Overview Icons24
Needle, Thread, Fabric25
Overview Needles25
Example for Needle Description26
Thread Selection27
Needle/Thread Combination27
Sewing Preparation28
Accessory Box28
Removing and Attaching the Accessory Box28
Storing Accessories28
Connection and Switching on29
Connecting the Foot Control29
Connecting the Machine29
Attaching the Knee Lifter of the Free Hand System29
Fixing the Touchscreen Pen30
Switching the Machine on30
Foot Control30
Regulating the Speed Via the Foot Control30
Raising/Lowering the Needle31
Programming the Foot Control Individually31
Spool Pin31
Retractable Spool Pin31
Horizontal Spool Pin32
Free Arm33
Feed Dog33
Adjusting the Feed Dog33
Slide-On Table34
Using the Slide-On Table34
Using the Edge Guide35
Presser Foot35
Adjusting the Presser Foot Position Via the Knee Lifter of the Free Hand System35
Adjusting the Presser Foot Position Via the Button "Presser Foot Up/Down35
Changing the Presser Foot36
Selecting the Presser Foot in the User Interface36
Adjusting the Presser Foot Pressure37
Instruction for Adjusting the Feed Dog37
Needle and Stitch Plate37
Changing the Needle37
Selecting the Needle in the User Interface38
Selecting the Needle Type and the Needle Size38
Adjusting the Needle Position Up/Down38
Adjusting the Needle Position Left/Right38
Needle Stop Up/Down (Permanent)39
Changing the Stitch Plate39
Selecting the Stitch Plate in the User Interface40
Threading40
Threading the Upper Thread40
Threading the Double Needle43
Threading the Triple Needle43
Winding the Bobbin Thread44
Threading the Bobbin Thread45
Indicating Fill Level of Bobbin Thread47
Setup Program48
Sewing Settings48
Adjusting the Upper Thread Tension48
Adjusting the Maximum Sewing Speed48
Programming Securing Stitches48
Adjusting the Hovering Height of the Presser Foot49
Programming the Button "Pattern End49
Programming the Button "Thread Cutter50
Adjusting the Presser Foot Position with Needle Stop down51
Programming the Button "Quick Reverse51
Programming the Foot Control52
Embroidery Settings53
Adjusting the Upper Thread Tension53
Adjusting the Maximum Embroidering Speed53
Setting the Embroidery Motif Position When Opening53
Calibrating the Hoop54
Entering the Fabric Thickness54
Function Thread Away On/Off55
Programming Securing Stitches (Smart Secure)55
Adjusting the Thread Cut56
Changing the Measuring Unit57
Selecting Personal Settings58
Monitoring Functions58
Activating the Upper Thread Indicator58
Activating the Bobbin Thread Indicator59
Activating the Audio Signals59
Machine Settings60
Selecting a Language60
Adjusting the Brightness of the Display60
Adjusting the Sewing Light60
Checking the Firmware Version61
Reviewing the Total Number of Stitches61
Registering Details of the Dealer61
Saving Service Data62
Back to Basic Setting63
Deleting User Data63
Deleting Motifs on the BERNINA USB Stick64
Calibrating the Buttonhole Foot No. 3A64
Updating the Machine Firmware65
Recovering Saved Data65
Cleaning the Thread Catcher66
Lubricating the Machine66
Packing the Embroidery Module67
System Settings68
Calling up the Tutorial68
Calling up the Creative Consultant68
Using Eco Mode68
Calling up the Embroidery Consultant68
Calling up the Help69
Cancelling any Alterations with "Clr69
Creative Sewing70
Overview Selection Menu Sewing70
Selecting a Stitch Pattern70
BERNINA Dual Feed70
Application of the BERNINA Dual Feed71
Regulating the Speed72
Adjusting the Upper Thread Tension72
Editing Stitch Patterns73
Changing the Stitch Width73
Changing the Stitch Length73
Correcting the Balance73
Programming Pattern Repeat74
Programming Long Stitch74
Mirror Image of Stitch Patterns74
Editing Stitch Pattern Length75
Programming the Stitch Counter Function75
Sewing Stitch Patterns Using the Triple Stitch75
Quick Reverse76
Permanent Quick Reverse76
Backstepping76
Combining Stitch Patterns76
Overview Combi Mode76
Creating Stitch Pattern Combinations76
Saving a Stitch Pattern Combination77
Loading a Stitch Pattern Combination77
Overwriting a Stitch Pattern Combination77
Deleting a Stitch Pattern Combination77
Editing a Single Stitch Pattern78
Deleting a Single Stitch Pattern78
Adding a Single Stitch Pattern79
Adapting the Stitch Pattern Length and Stitch Pattern Width79
Mirroring a Stitch Pattern Combination80
Stitch Pattern Combination Subdivider 180
Stitch Pattern Combination Subdivider 280
Securing a Stitch Pattern Combination81
Programming Pattern Repeat81
Administering Stitch Patterns81
Saving Settings of Stitch Patterns81
Saving Stitch Patterns in Personal Memory82
Overwriting Stitch Patterns from the Personal Memory82
Loading Stitch Patterns from the Personal Memory82
Deleting Stitch Patterns from the Personal Memory82
Saving Stitch Patterns on the BERNINA USB Stick83
Uploading a Stitch Pattern from the BERNINA USB Stick83
Deleting Stitch Patterns from the BERNINA USB Stick83
Securing84
Securing Via the Icon "Securing84
Securing with the Button "Pattern End84
Height Compensation of Uneven Layers84
Sewing Corners85
Practical Stitches86
Overview Practical Stitches86
Sewing Straight Stitch88
Securing with the Automatic Securing Program89
Sewing in the Zipper89
Sewing both Sides of the Zipper from Bottom to Top90
Sewing Triple Straight Stitch91
Sewing Triple Zig Zag92
Manual Darning92
Automatic Darning94
Reinforced Darning, Automatic95
Reinforced Darning Program95
Finishing Edges96
Sewing Double Overlock96
Narrow Edgestitching97
Wide Edgestitching97
Edgestitching Using the Seam Guide (Optional Accessory)98
Sewing Hem Edges98
Sewing Blind Hems99
Sewing Visible Hems100
Sewing Flat Joining Seams100
Sewing Basting Stitches101
Decorative Stitches102
Overview Decorative Stitches102
Bobbin-Play103
Altering the Stitch Density104
Sewing Cross Stitches104
Pintucks105
Overview Pintucks105
Inserting the Cord106
Sewing Pintucks106
Alphabets107
Overview Alphabet107
Creating Lettering108
Altering Font Size109
Buttonholes110
Overview Buttonholes110
Making Use of the Height Compensation Tool112
Using the Compensation Plate112
Marking Buttonholes113
Cord114
Using Cord with the Buttonhole Foot with Slide No. 3A114
Using Cord with the Buttonhole Foot No. 3C (Optional Accessory)115
Sewing a Test Sample116
Determining the Buttonhole Slit Width116
Determining the Buttonhole Length with the Buttonhole Foot with Slide No. 3A117
Determining the Buttonhole Length with Buttonhole Foot No. 3C (Optional Accessory)117
Sewing a Buttonhole Automatically118
Programming the Heirloom Buttonhole119
Sewing the Manual 7-Step Buttonhole with the119
Buttonhole Foot No. 3C (Optional Accessory)119
Sewing the Manual 5-Step Buttonhole with the120
Buttonhole Foot No. 3C (Optional Accessory)120
Cutting the Buttonhole Open with the Seam Ripper121
Cutting Open Buttonholes with the Buttonhole Cutter (Optional Accessory)121
Sewing on Buttons121
Sewing Eyelets122
Quilting123
Overview Quilt Stitches123
Quilting, Securing Program124
Sewing Handlook Quilt Stitches124
Guiding the Quilt Work Freely125
BERNINA Stitch Regulator (BSR)126
BSR Mode 1126
BSR Mode 2126
BSR Function with Straight Stitch No. 1126
BSR Function with Zig Zag No. 2126
Sewing Preparations for Quilting126
Attach the BSR Presser Foot126
Changing the Presser Foot Sole127
Using the BSR Mode127
Securing128
Securing in BSR1 Mode with the Button "Start/Stop128
Securing in BSR2 Mode129
My BERNINA Embroidery130
Overview Embroidery Module130
Supplied Accessories Embroidery Module130
Overview Accessory Embroidery Module130
Overview User Interface131
Overview Functions/Visual Information131
Overview System Settings132
Overview Selection Menu Embroidery132
Important Embroidery Information132
Upper Thread132
Bobbin Thread133
Selecting the Embroidery File Format133
Embroidery Test133
The Size of the Embroidery Motif134
Embroidering Motifs by Third-Party Providers134
Underlay Stitches134
Satin or Leaf Stich134
Step Stitch135
Connecting Stitches135
Embroidering Preparation136
Attaching the Module136
Removing the Embroidery Module136
Preparing the Machine137
Lower the Feed-Dog137
Selecting an Embroidery Motif137
Embroidery Foot138
Attaching the Embroidery Foot138
Selecting the Presser Foot in the User Interface138
Needle and Stitch Plate139
Inserting the Embroidery Needle139
Selecting the Embroidery Needle in the User Interface139
Selecting the Needle Type and the Needle Size140
Adjusting the Needle Position Up/Down140
Attaching the Stitch Plate141
Selecting the Stitch Plate in the User Interface141
Thread-Up Command142
Embroidery Hoop142
Overview Embroidery Hoop Selection142
Selecting the Embroidery Hoop142
Tear-Away Stabilizers142
Cut-Away Stabilizers142
Using Adhesive Spray143
Using Spray Starch143
Using Iron-On Interfacing143
Using Paper-Backed Adhesive Stabilizer143
Using Water-Soluble Stabilizer143
Preparing the Embroidery Hoop144
Attaching the Hoop144
Overview Embroidery Functions145
Center the Needle to the Embroidery Hoop145
Moving the Hoop to the Back146
Moving the Module for the Sewing Mode146
Grid On/Off146
Locating the Center of the Embroidery Motif147
Virtual Positioning of the Embroidery Hoop147
Setup Program148
Adjusting the Embroidery Settings in the Setup Program148
Creative Embroidering149
Overview Embroidering149
Selecting and Changing the Embroidery Motif149
Checking the Embroidery Time and the Embroidery Motif Size149
Regulating the Speed149
Editing the Embroidery Motif150
Overview Editing Embroidery Motif150
Scaling up the Embroidery Motif View150
Downsizing the Embroidery Motif View150
Moving the Embroidery Motif View151
Moving the Embroidery Motif in Enlarged View151
Moving the Embroidery Motif151
Rotating Motif152
Altering the Embroidery Motif Size Proportionally152
Altering the Embroidery Motif Size Disproportionally152
Mirroring Embroidery Motifs153
Bending the Text153
Changing the Stitch Type154
Altering the Stitch Density154
Checking the Size and the Position of the Embroidery Motif155
Endless Embroidery156
Duplicating the Embroidery Motif157
Deleting an Embroidery Motif158
Changing the Sequence Within an Embroidery Motif Combination158
Undoing Entries158
Grouping Embroidery Motifs159
Pinpoint Placement160
Positioning of Grid Points160
Free Point Positioning161
Combining Embroidery Motifs161
Deleting a Single Embroidery Motif162
Duplicating a Combination162
Creating Lettering163
Overview Embroidery Alphabets163
Creating Words/Sentences163
Editing Words/Sentences164
Changing the Colors of the Embroidery Motif165
Overview Changing the Color165
Changing the Colors165
Altering the Colors Via the Color Wheel166
Changing the Thread Brand167
Embroidering the Embroidery Motif167
Overview Embroidery Menu167
Adding Basting Stitches167
Moving the Hoop168
Embroidery Sequence Control When Thread Breaks168
Cutting Connecting Stitches168
Reducing Color Changes169
Multi-Colored Embroidery Motif On/Off169
Endless Embroidery169
Color Indication170
Free Arm Embroidering170
Administering Embroidery Motifs171
Saving Embroidery Motifs in the Personal Memory171
Saving the Embroidery Motif on the BERNINA USB Stick172
Overwriting the Embroidery Motif in the Personal Memory172
Overwriting the Embroidery Motif on the BERNINA USB Stick172
Importing Stitch Patterns172
Loading an Embroidery Motif from the Personal Memory173
Loading an Embroidery Motif from the BERNINA USB Stick173
Deleting an Embroidery Motif from the Personal Memory173
Deleting an Embroidery Motif from the BERNINA USB Stick173
Embroidery174
Embroidering Via the Button "Start/Stop174
Increasing the Embroidery Speed174
Adjusting the Upper Thread Tension175
Embroidering Via the Foot Control175
Appendix176
Maintencance and Cleaning176
Cleaning the Display176
Cleaning the Feed Dog176
Cleaning the Hook176
Lubricating the Hook177
Troubleshooting179
Error Messages181
Storage and Disposal186
Storing the Machine186
Dispose of the Machine186
Technical Data186
Overview Stitch Patterns187
Practical Stitches187
Buttonholes187
Decorative Stitches187
Overview Embroidery Motifs193
Editing Embroidery Motifs193
Projects193
Quilt Motifs194
Ornaments203
Children210
Frames and Borders216
Seasons218
Borders and Lace224
Sports and Hobby229
Animals233
Flowers234
Designs with Special Effects239
Index244

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