Bernina Artista 180 User Manual

50 Balance / Help Program
Balance for sideways motion stitches
If the stitch
looks like
this, use
this arrow
to correct it.
If the stitch
looks like
this, use
this arrow
to correct it.
Fabric, thread stabilizers, and inter
facings can affect sideways motion
Balance
■ select sideways motion stitch or
motif
• touch b to activate balance
■ balance screen appears
• when balancing sideways motion
stitches, the selected motif is
always shown
• the stitch appears in the center of
the left half of the screen
• two malformations are displayed
either side of the stitch - left too
short and right too long
• the right half of the screen shows
the horizontal balance possibilities
Vertical corrections
• if the appearance of the sewn
stitch is similar to the one on the
right of the screen, use the right
arrow to correct; the pattern will be
shortened
• if the appearance of the sewn
stitch is similar to the one on the
left of the screen, use the left
arrow to correct; the pattern will be
lengthened
• 1-5 steps are normally sufficient to
correct the stitch vertically (max. 50
steps)
• if more than 10 steps are necessary,
the stitch will become smaller
• sew a test and make additional
corrections if needed
stitches so correcting with balance
will sometimes be necessary.
Horizontal corrections
• the horizontal balance is shown in
the right half of the screen
• the stitch might possibly become
too wide after vertical corrections
have been made, i.e. the center line
of the stitch becomes distorted
• if the center of the stitch has been
pulled to the right, correct with the
left arrow
• if the center of the stitch has been
pulled to the left, correct with the
right arrow
• 5-10 steps are normally sufficient
to correct the stitch horizontally
(max. 20 steps)
• sew a test and make additional
corrections if needed
Returning to stitch screen
• after all corrections are'made,
touch OK to confirm the changes
and return to the stitch screen
• touching reset will return the stitch
to the same condition as when the
balance function was opened
• before selecting a new stitch, press
the external clr button to close the
balance function, otherwise it will
affect all subsequent stitches.
Help
The Help program provides on-screen
explanations about individual
stitches and all functions, eliminating
the need to refer regularly to the
instruction manual. The information
shown corresponds to information in
the instruction manual, but is quicker
and easier to find electronically.
Opening help
• press the external ? button
• select the desired stitch or function
• a clock on the screen shows that
the computer is searching for the
desired information
No matter which screen is displayed,
the help feature for stitches and
functions can be opened. Touch esc
to return to the previous screen .
9
i Blind stitch
- for blind hems
- for shell edging in soft jersey and
lingerie fabrics
; esc j
Help screen/Stitches
• the screen offers the following
information:
• name of the stitch
• suitable fabrics
• brief listing of main applications

Bernina Artista 180 Specifications

General

Embroidery Module	Optional
Display	LCD
Maximum Sewing Speed	900 stitches per minute
USB Connectivity	No
Stitch Length	5 mm
Needle Up/Down	Yes
Speed Control	Yes
Automatic Needle Threader	Yes
LCD Screen	Yes
Built-in Memory	Yes
USB Port	No