Name: Bernina 990
Brand: Bernina
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USER MANUAL

BERNINA 990

We take pride in providing you the perfect sewing experience!2
Inhaltsverzeichnis3
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS5
- DANGER5
- WARNING5
- Safety Signs on the Machine7
- FCC Declaration of Conformity7
General Information8
- Availability of the Instruction Manual8
- Proper Use8
- Equipment and Scope of Delivery8
- BERNINA Quality Control8
- Servicing of Double-insulated Products8
- Environmental Protection8
- Explanation of Symbols9
1 Welcome to the World of BERNINA10
2 Introduction11
- 2.1 Machine11
- 2.2 Accessories15
- 2.3 User Interface Overview20
- 2.4 Help and Consultant24
  - 2.4.1 Quick Help24
  - 2.4.2 Help Center24
3 Set Up the machine26
- 3.1 Prior to Machine's First Use26
  - 3.1.1 Removing the Protective Film on the Battery26
- 3.2 Working Area26
- 3.3 Connecting the Machine and Switching it On26
- 3.4 Preparing the Machine for Sewing26
- 3.5 Preparing the Machine for Embroidery27
- 3.6 Foot Control27
  - 3.6.1 Connecting the Foot Control27
- 3.7 Storing Accessories27
- 3.8 Slide-on Table28
  - 3.8.1 Attaching the Slide-on Table28
  - 3.8.2 Using the Seam Guide29
- 3.9 Knee Lifter / Free Hand System29
  - 3.9.1 Using the Knee Lifter29
- 3.10 Stitch Plate30
  - 3.10.1 Changing the Stitch Plate30
- 3.11 Needle31
  - 3.11.1 Needle Overview31
  - 3.11.2 Changing the Needle33
  - 3.11.3 Stitch Plate and Sewing Needle33
  - 3.11.4 Needle Position34
- 3.12 Attaching the Retractable Thread Guide34
- 3.13 Upper Thread34
  - 3.13.1 Threading the Single Needle34
  - 3.13.2 Threading the Twin Needle36
  - 3.13.3 Threading the Triple Needle37
  - 3.13.4 Threading Special Threads37
  - 3.13.5 Using the Horizontal Spool Pin37
- 3.14 Bobbin Thread38
  - 3.14.1 Bobbin Winding38
  - 3.14.2 Threading the Bobbin Thread39
- 3.15 Presser Foot40
  - 3.15.1 Raising/Lowering the Presser Foot40
  - 3.15.2 Changing the Presser Foot40
  - 3.15.3 Attach the BERNINA Stitch Regulator (BSR)40
  - 3.15.4 Presser Foot Selection41
  - 3.15.5 Presser Foot Pressure41
- 3.16 Fabric Feed42
  - 3.16.1 Feed Dog42
  - 3.16.2 Dual Feed42
    - 3.16.2.1 Switching On/Off the BERNINA Dual Feed42
- 3.17 Embroidery Module42
  - 3.17.1 Connecting and Removing the Embroidery Module42
  - 3.17.2 Preparing the Embroidery Hoop43
  - 3.17.3 Attaching and Removing the Hoop43
  - 3.17.4 Hoop Overview43
- 3.18 Basic Settings44
- 3.19 Sewing Settings45
  - 3.19.1 Upper Thread Tension45
  - 3.19.2 Sewing Speed45
  - 3.19.3 Securing Stitches45
  - 3.19.4 Presser Foot Hover Position45
  - 3.19.5 External Buttons45
  - 3.19.6 Foot Control46
  - 3.19.7 Buttonhole Foot Calibration47
- 3.20 Embroidery Settings47
  - 3.20.1 Upper Thread Tension47
  - 3.20.2 Embroidery Speed47
  - 3.20.3 Design Position47
  - 3.20.4 Calibrating the Hoop48
  - 3.20.5 Cut and Secure48
  - 3.20.6 Unit of Measurement48
  - 3.20.7 SPI (Customizable Quilt Designs)48
4 Sewing Screen49
- 4.1 Status Bar50
- 4.2 File Manager51
5 Stitch Overview53
- 5.1 Practical Stitches53
- 5.2 Decorative Stitches56
- 5.3 Alphabets57
- 5.4 Buttonholes57
- 5.5 Quilt Stitches59
6 Prepare and Edit Stitch Pattern61
- 6.1 Load Stitch Pattern61
- 6.2 Stitch Pattern Editing61
- 6.3 Buttonholes64
  - 6.3.1 Buttonhole Length64
  - 6.3.2 Slit Width66
- 6.4 Tapering Stitches66
  - 6.4.1 Tips67
  - 6.4.2 Length67
- 6.5 Darning Program67
  - 6.5.1 Darning Length67
    - 6.5.1.1 Record the Darning Length in mm68
    - 6.5.1.2 Sew the Darning Length Automatically68
- 6.6 Stitch Pattern Combination68
- 6.7 Save70
7 Securing71
8 Free-motion Quilting with Stitch Regulation72
- 8.1 Stitch Regulation72
9 Stitch Designer74
- 9.1 Stitch Designer Screen74
- 9.2 Editing Functions75
10 General Embroidery Information77
11 Embroidery Screen79
- 11.1 Status Bar80
- 11.2 Layer Bar81
- 11.3 File Manager81
12 Prepare and Edit Embroidery Designs83
- 12.1 Loading the Embroidery Design83
- 12.2 Hoop Background83
  - 12.2.1 Scan Hoop83
  - 12.2.2 Setting the Background Color83
- 12.3 Embroidery Design Editing84
- 12.4 Lettering91
- 12.5 Saving Embroidery Designs93
13 Embroidering the Embroidery Design94
- 13.1 Stitchout Summary94
- 13.2 Stitchout95
14 Care and maintenance97
- 14.1 Software97
- 14.2 Machine97
15 Troubleshooting102
16 Storage and Disposal108
- 16.1 Storing the Machine108
- 16.2 Dispose of the Machine108
17 Technical Data109
18 Stitch Patterns110
- 18.1 Practical Stitches110
- 18.2 Decorative Stitches110
- 18.3 Buttonholes117
- 18.4 Quilting Stitches117
19 Embroidery Designs119
- 19.1 Inspirations119
  - 19.1.1 Quilt119
  - 19.1.2 Dress124
  - 19.1.3 Organizer127
  - 19.1.4 Chair127
- 19.2 Quilting128
  - 19.2.1 Template142
- 19.3 Accents144
- 19.4 Borders149
- 19.5 Frames152
- 19.6 Lace153
- 19.7 Mini156
- 19.8 Flowers160
- 19.9 Stylized Flowers166
- 19.10 Animals172
- 19.11 Children178
- 19.12 Baby183
- 19.13 Food and Drink187
- 19.14 Hobbies189
- 19.15 Seasons193
- 19.16 Holidays197
- 19.17 Celebrations200
- 19.18 Travel202
- 19.19 Words and Sayings205
- 19.20 Monograms209
- 19.21 In the Hoop212
Stichwortverzeichnis214

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Bernina 990 Specifications

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USB Port	Yes
Wireless Connectivity	Yes
Automatic Thread Cutter	Yes
Knee Lifter	Yes
Type	Sewing and Embroidery Machine
Maximum Sewing Speed	1000 stitches per minute
Display	Large color touchscreen

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