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0360455.20A.04

2021-06 EN

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Table of Contents4
Important Safety Instructions9
Important Information12
My BERNINA14
Introduction14
BERNINA Quality Control14
Welcome to the World of BERNINA14
Overview Machine16
Overview Front Controls16
Overview Front17
Overview Sideways18
Overview - Back Panel19
Supplied Accessories20
Overview Accessories Machine20
Overview Presser Feet22
Accessory Box23
Overview User Interface24
Overview Functions/Visual Information24
Overview System Settings24
Overview Selection Menu Sewing25
Software Operation25
Needle, Thread, Fabric27
Overview Needles27
Example for Needle Description29
Thread Selection29
Needle/Thread Combination30
Sewing Preparation31
Before Using the Machine for the First Time31
Accessory Box31
Accessory Box Free Standing31
Storing Accessories31
Connection and Switching on32
Connecting the Foot Control32
Connecting the Machine32
Attaching the Knee Lifter of the Free Hand System33
Fixing the Touchscreen Pen33
Switching the Machine on34
Foot Control34
Regulating the Speed Via the Foot Control34
Raising/Lowering the Needle34
Spool Pin35
Swiveling Spool Pin35
Horizontal Spool Pin35
Feed Dog36
Adjusting the Feed Dog36
Slide-On Table36
Using the Slide-On Table36
Presser Foot37
Adjusting the Presser Foot Position Via the Knee Lifter of the Free Hand System37
Adjusting the Presser Foot Position Via the Button "Presser Foot Up/Down37
Changing the Presser Foot37
Having the Presser Foot Displayed in the User Interface38
Adjusting the Presser Foot Pressure38
Instruction for Adjusting the Feed Dog39
Needle and Stitch Plate39
Changing the Needle39
Selecting the Needle in the User Interface39
Selecting the Needle Type and the Needle Size40
Adjusting the Needle Position Up/Down40
Adjusting the Needle Position Left/Right40
Needle Stop Up/Down (Permanent)41
Changing the Stitch Plate41
Selecting the Stitch Plate in the User Interface42
Threading42
Threading the Upper Thread42
Threading the Double Needle45
Threading the Triple Needle46
Winding the Bobbin Thread46
Threading the Bobbin Thread47
Indicating Fill Level of Bobbin Thread49
Setup Program50
Sewing Settings50
Adjusting the Upper Thread Tension50
Adjusting the Maximum Sewing Speed50
Programming the Securing Stitches50
Adjusting the Hovering Height of the Presser Foot50
Programming the Button "Pattern End51
Programming the Button "Thread Cutter52
Adjusting the Presser Foot Position with Needle Stop down52
Programming the Button "Quick Reverse53
Embroidery Settings53
Adjusting the Upper Thread Tension53
Adjusting the Maximum Embroidering Speed53
Centering or Opening Embroidery Motifs in the Original Position54
Calibrating the Hoop54
Entering the Fabric Thickness55
Activating/Deactivating the Function Thread Away55
Programming the Securing Stitches56
Adjusting the Thread Cut56
Changing the Measuring Unit57
Selecting Personal Settings57
Monitoring Functions58
Activating the Upper Thread Indicator58
Activating the Bobbin Thread Indicator58
Activating the Audio Signals58
Machine Settings59
Selecting a Language59
Adjusting the Brightness of the Display59
Adjusting the Sewing Light60
Calibrating the Display60
Back to Default Setting60
Deleting User Data61
Deleting Motifs on the BERNINA USB Stick61
Calibrating the Buttonhole Foot #3A62
Packing the Embroidery Module62
Reviewing the Total Number of Stitches62
Registering Details of the Dealer63
Saving Service Data63
System Settings65
Calling up the Tutorial65
Calling up the Creative Consultant65
Calling up the Help65
Using Eco Mode65
Cancelling any Alterations with "Clr65
Creative Sewing66
Overview Selection Menu Sewing66
Selecting a Stitch Pattern66
Regulating the Speed66
Adjusting the Upper Thread Tension67
Editing Stitch Patterns68
Changing the Stitch Width68
Changing the Stitch Length68
Correcting the Balance68
Programming Pattern Repeat69
Mirror Image of Stitch Patterns69
Editing Stitch Pattern Length70
Quick Reverse70
Permanent Quick Reverse70
Backstepping70
Combining Stitch Patterns71
Overview Combi Mode71
Creating Stitch Pattern Combinations71
Saving a Stitch Pattern Combination72
Loading a Stitch Pattern Combination72
Overwriting a Stitch Pattern Combination72
Deleting a Stitch Pattern Combination72
Editing a Single Stitch Pattern73
Deleting a Single Stitch Pattern73
Adding a Single Stitch Pattern74
Mirroring a Stitch Pattern Combination74
Stitch Pattern Combination Subdivider 174
Stitch Pattern Combination Subdivider 275
Securing a Stitch Pattern Combination75
Programming Pattern Repeat75
Administering Stitch Patterns76
Saving Settings of Stitch Patterns76
Saving Stitch Patterns in Personal Memory76
Overwriting Stitch Patterns from the Personal Memory76
Loading Stitch Patterns from the Personal Memory76
Deleting Stitch Patterns from the Personal Memory77
Saving Stitch Patterns on the BERNINA USB Stick77
Uploading a Stitch Pattern from the BERNINA USB Stick77
Deleting Stitch Patterns from the BERNINA USB Stick78
Securing78
Securing with the Button "Pattern End78
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
Finishing Edges89
Sewing Double Overlock90
Narrow Edgestitching90
Wide Edgestitching91
Edgestitching Using the Seam Guide91
Sewing Hem Edges92
Sewing Blind Hems92
Sewing Visible Hems93
Sewing Flat Joining Seams94
Sewing Basting Stitches94
Decorative Stitches95
Overview Decorative Stitches95
Bobbin-Play96
Sewing Cross Stitches97
Pintucks97
Overview Pintuck Feet98
Working with Cord99
Sewing Pintucks100
Alphabets101
Overview Alphabet101
Creating Lettering101
Buttonholes103
Overview Buttonholes103
Making Use of the Height Compensation Tool104
Using the Compensation Plate104
Marking Buttonholes105
Cord106
Using Cord with the Buttonhole Foot with Slide #3A106
Using Cord with the Buttonhole Foot #3107
Sewing a Test Sample108
Determining the Buttonhole Slit Width108
Determining the Buttonhole Length with the Buttonhole Foot with Slide #3A109
Determining the Buttonhole Length with Buttonhole Foot #3109
Sewing a Buttonhole Automatically110
Programming the Heirloom Buttonhole111
Sewing the Manual 7-Step Buttonhole111
Sewing the Manual 5-Step Buttonhole112
Cutting the Buttonhole Open with the Seam Ripper113
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)119
BSR Mode 1119
BSR Mode 2119
BSR Function with Straight Stitch No. 1119
BSR Function with Zigzag No. 2119
Sewing Preparations for Quilting119
Attach the BSR Presser Foot119
Changing the Presser Foot Sole120
Using the BSR Mode120
Securing121
Securing in BSR1 Mode with the Button "Start/Stop121
Securing in BSR2 Mode122
My BERNINA Embroidery123
Overview Embroidery Module123
Supplied Accessories Embroidery Module123
Overview Accessory Embroidery Module123
Overview User Interface125
Overview Functions/Visual Information125
Overview System Settings125
Overview Selection Menu Embroidery126
Important Embroidery Information126
Upper Thread126
Bobbin Thread127
Choosing the Embroidery Motif127
Selecting the Embroidery File Format127
Embroidery Test127
The Size of the Embroidery Motif127
Embroidering Motifs by Third-Party Providers127
Underlay Stitches128
Satin or Leaf Stitch128
Step Stitch128
Connecting Stitches129
Embroidering Preparation130
Attaching the Module130
Preparing the Machine131
Lowering the Feed Dog131
Selecting an Embroidery Motif131
Embroidery Foot131
Attaching the Embroidery Foot131
Selecting the Presser Foot in the User Interface132
Needle and Stitch Plate132
Inserting the Embroidery Needle132
Selecting the Embroidery Needle in the User Interface133
Selecting the Needle Type and the Needle Size133
Attaching the Stitch Plate134
Selecting the Stitch Plate in the User Interface135
Thread-Up Command135
Embroidery Hoop135
Overview Embroidery Hoop Selection135
Selecting the Embroidery Hoop136
Tear-Away Stabilizers136
Cut-Away Stabilizers136
Using Adhesive Spray136
Using Spray Starch136
Using Iron-On Interfacing137
Using Paper-Backed Adhesive Stabilizer137
Using Water-Soluble Stabilizer137
Preparing the Embroidery Hoop137
Attaching the Hoop138
Overview Embroidery Functions139
Center the Needle to the Embroidery Hoop139
Moving the Hoop to the Back139
Moving the Module for the Sewing Mode140
Grid On/Off140
Locating the Center of the Embroidery Motif140
Virtual Positioning of the Embroidery Hoop140
Setup Program142
Adjusting the Embroidery Settings in the Setup Program142
Creative Embroidering143
Overview Embroidering143
Selecting and Changing the Embroidery Motif143
Checking the Embroidery Time and the Embroidery Motif Size143
Regulating the Speed144
Editing the Embroidery Motif144
Overview Editing Embroidery Motif144
Scaling up the Embroidery Motif View144
Downsizing the Embroidery Motif View144
Moving the Embroidery Motif View145
Moving the Embroidery Motif in Enlarged View145
Moving the Embroidery Motif145
Rotating Motif146
Altering the Embroidery Motif Size Proportionally146
Altering the Embroidery Motif Size Disproportionally147
Mirroring Embroidery Motifs148
Changing the Stitch Type148
Altering the Stitch Density148
Checking the Size and the Position of the Embroidery Motif149
Combining Embroidery Motifs150
Deleting a Single Embroidery Motif150
Duplicating the Embroidery Motif151
Duplicating a Combination151
Creating Lettering152
Overview Embroidery Alphabets152
Creating Words/Sentences152
Editing Words/Sentences153
Changing the Colors of the Embroidery Motif154
Overview Changing the Color154
Changing the Colors154
Changing the Thread Brand154
Embroidering the Embroidery Motif155
Overview Embroidery Menu155
Adding Basting Stitches155
Moving the Hoop155
Embroidery Sequence Control When Thread Breaks156
Cutting Connecting Stitches156
Reducing Color Changes156
Multi-Colored Embroidery Motif On/Off156
Color Indication157
Administering Embroidery Motifs157
Saving Embroidery Motifs in the Personal Memory157
Saving the Embroidery Motif on the BERNINA USB Stick158
Overwriting the Embroidery Motif in the Personal Memory158
Overwriting the Embroidery Motif on the BERNINA USB Stick158
Importing Stitch Patterns158
Loading an Embroidery Motif from the Personal Memory159
Loading an Embroidery Motif from the BERNINA USB Stick159
Memory160
Deleting an Embroidery Motif from the BERNINA USB Stick160
Embroidery161
Embroidering Via the Button "Start/Stop161
Increasing the Embroidery Speed161
Adjusting the Upper Thread Tension161
Embroidering Via the Foot Control162
Care and Maintenance163
Firmware163
Checking the Firmware Version163
Updating Firmware163
Recovering Saved Data164
Machine164
Cleaning the Display164
Cleaning the Feed Dog164
Cleaning the Hook165
Lubricating the Hook166
Cleaning the Thread Catcher168
Errors and Faults169
Error Messages169
Troubleshooting173
Storage and Disposal177
Storing the Machine177
Dispose of the Machine177
Technical Data178
Overview Stitch Patterns179
Practical Stitches179
Buttonholes179
Decorative Stitches179
Quilt Stitches180
Overview Embroidery Motifs181
Editing Embroidery Motifs181
Quilt Motifs181
Embellishment182
Flowers183
Children184
Borders and Lace186
Seasons187
Designworks Design188
Deleting an Embroidery Motif from the Personal Index189

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