Bernina L860 - Page 5

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5.2 Select stitch by application ..................................... 67
Edge serging ............................................................... 67
Seam .......................................................................... 68
5.3 Stitch selection on the screen ................................. 69
Selecting a stitch directly ............................................. 70
Selecting/Editing a stitch from the Personal Memory ... 70
Using the stitch recommendation of creative
consultant .................................................................. 72
6 Machine settings ................................................. 73
6.1 Setting the knife .................................................... 73
Knife on/off ................................................................ 73
Setting the cutting width ............................................ 74
6.2 Upper looper converter hooked in/hooked out ....... 75
6.3 Adjusting the thread tension .................................. 76
6.4 Adjusting the differential feed ................................ 78
6.5 Setting the rolled hem selection lever «O/R» .......... 81
Overlocking «O» ......................................................... 81
Rolled hem «R» .......................................................... 81
6.6 Setting the mtc micro thread control ...................... 82
6.7 Setting the presser foot pressure ............................ 83
6.8 Adjusting the stitch width ...................................... 84
Changing the stitch width via the needle position ....... 84
Changing the stitch width via the cutting width .......... 84
6.9 Adjusting the stitch length .................................... 84
7 Threading ............................................................. 85
7.1 Preparing for threading .......................................... 86
7.2 One-step BERNINA air threader .............................. 87
Performing a pulse drive ............................................. 87
Threading the looper threads UL/blue, LL/red .............. 88
Threading the looper thread with an auxiliary thread .. 89
Circumventing the air theader .................................... 90
Using the threading wire ............................................ 92
7.3 Threading the needle thread .................................. 93
Threading the overlock needle thread LN/yellow ......... 93
Threading the overlock needle thread RN/green .......... 94
7.4 Changing the thread .............................................. 95
Knotting thick thread .................................................. 95
Changing the needle thread ....................................... 96
Changing the looper thread ........................................ 97
8 Sewing test .......................................................... 98
8.1 Performing a sewing test for an overlock stitch ...... 98
8.2 Stitch optimizer ...................................................... 98
9 Practical overlocking ............................................ 99
9.1 Securing overlock stitches ....................................... 99
Sewing in the overlock chain at the start of the seam ... 99
Sewing in the overlock chain at the end of the seam .... 99
Securing overlock stitches ............................................100
Knotting the overlock chain .........................................100
9.2 Undoing overlock stitches ....................................... 100
9.3 Sew blanket stitch ................................................... 101
9.4 Gathering ............................................................... 102
Increasing the differential feed .....................................102
Pulling the needle thread .............................................102
9.5 Sew outer corners ................................................... 103
9.6 Sewing inner corners .............................................. 104
9.7 Sewing inner curves ................................................ 105
9.8 Sew outer curves and circles ................................... 105
9.9 Using the tape guide ............................................... 106
10 Care and maintenance ......................................... 107
10.1 Firmware ................................................................ 108
Selecting a language ....................................................108
Information on the firmware ........................................108
Restore factory settings ................................................109
Updating firmware .......................................................110
Calibrate screen ........................................................... 112
10.2 Machine ................................................................. 112
Cleaning the machine .................................................. 112
Cleaning the looper area ..............................................113
Cleaning the air threader pipes ....................................114
Cleaning the screen .....................................................114
Cleaning the suction feet ............................................ 114
Oiling the machine .......................................................114
11 Errors and faults ................................................... 115
11.1 Troubleshooting ...................................................... 115
12 Storage and disposal ........................................... 117
12.1 Storing the machine ................................................ 117
12.2 Transporting the machine ....................................... 117
12.3 Dispose of the machine ........................................... 117
13 Specifications ....................................................... 118
Index ..................................................................... 119