Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product Sewing Machine Bernina
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In choosing BERNINA , you are assur ed of years of rewar ding sewing . For over 100 years my family has concentrated on providing complete satisfaction to our customers.
2 W ARNING T o reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock or injury to persons: 1. Do not allow to be used as a toy . Close attention is necessary when the sewing computer is used by or near children and infirm persons. 2. Use this sewing computer only for its intended use as described in this manual.
3 Safety instructions 11. Never drop or insert any object into any opening. 12. Do not use outdoors. 13. Do not operate where aer osol (spray) products ar e being used or where oxygen is being administer ed. 14. Before disconnecting, turn all controls to the of f («0») position then remove the plug fr om the outlet.
1 2 3 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 4 31 Details 4 Details of the sewing computer Front view activa 125 (GB) 4.12.2002 14:15 Uhr Seite 4 030595.
5 Details 1 Bobbin cover 2 Stitch plate 3 Attachment base for special accessories 4 Sewing table socket 5 Presser foot 6 Needle clamp with fixation screw 7 Thread guide 8 Thread take up cover 9 Thread.
33 37 4 34 36 39 40 3 32 Details 6 Back view activa 125 (GB) 4.12.2002 14:16 Uhr Seite 6 030595.50.04_0201_a125_EN.
7 Details 32 Carrying handle 33 Presser foot lifter (manual) 34 Thread cutter 35 Thread take up 36 Darning ring connection 37 Accessory box connection 38 Thread tension disc 39 Rear thread guide 40 Horizontal spool pin Accessory box Sewing computer with Accessory box 34 33 39 35 32 38 40 Left end activa 125 (GB) 4.
• foot control • instruction manual • power cable • warranty card • fabric case for standard accessories Accessories Standard accessories*: 4 bobbins (+ 1 in the capsule in the sewing comput.
Setting up the sewing computer 9 Attaching the accessory box to the sewing computer • close the doors • push feet back into position • attach the box to the sewing computer (catch A must engage).
Setting up the sewing computer 10 The power cable • plug A into sewing computer • plug B into wall socket Foot control cable • plug C into sewing computer Important! (USA/Canada only) This sewing computer has a polarized plug (one blade wider than the other).
11 Setting up the sewing computer Sewing table* Increases the sewing surface. T o attach • raise the needle and presser foot • place the table over the free arm and press firmly so that it engages.
Setting up the sewing computer 12 Winding the bobbin • turn power switch on • place empty bobbin on spindle • following the direction of the arr ow take thread thr ough the rear guide and round .
13 Setting up the sewing computer Bobbin case T o remove the bobbin case • raise the needle • turn power switch to «0» • open the bobbin cover • grasp the latch of the bobbin case • remove.
Setting up the sewing computer 14 Inserting the bobbin ... it lies in the T -shaped slit at the end of the spring. The bobbin must turn clock- wise when thread is pulled. Insert the bobbin Insert the bobbin so that the thread runs clockwise. Pull the thread counter clock- wise into the slot.
15 Setting up the sewing computer Changing the pr esser foot Changing the presser foot sole • raise the needle and the presser foot shaft • turn power switch to «0» • press the button on the s.
Setting up the sewing computer 16 Thr eading the upper thread • raise the needle and presser foot • turn the power switch to 0 • place spool on pin and attach the appropriate spool disc (diamete.
17 Setting up the sewing computer Bringing up the lower thr ead • hold the upper thread • sew one stitch • pull the upper thread until the bobbin thr ead appears in the stitch plate hole • pul.
Setting up the sewing computer 18 Stitch plate Stitch plate markings • the stitch plate is marked with seam guide lines in mm and inches • the millimetre markings ar e at the front • the inch ma.
19 Setting up the sewing computer 3 5 A Thr ead tension The basic setting • is indicated when the red line on the tension adjustment wheel is in line with the marking A • the tension does not need.
Operating instructions 20 0 23 45 1 5.5 1 2 3 4 5 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 General instructions Main switch to 1 • the sewing sewing computer is ready to sew The screen shows 1 stitch width basic setting blink.
Stitch width • left button = narrow the stitch width • right button = widen the stitch width • the basic settings of the chosen stitch blink constantly Needle position • left button = needle t.
Operating instructions 22 Reverse sewing quick reverse: • press button • Sewing computer sews reverse until button is released (max. stitch length 3 mm) Applications: • programming buttonholes • programming darning program • switch to straight stitch securing program (stitch no.
23 Operating instructions Balance Note: If the balance has been adjusted, return it to the normal setting once sewing is completed. Y our sewing computer has been tested and factory set using a double layer of cretonne fabric and Metr osene 100/2 threads (Ar ova Mettler , Switzerland).
Presser feet 24 Pr esser foot selection (snap-on system) 2 Overlock sole V ari-overlock seam V ari-overlock hem Oversewing seam edges 2 1 4 5 1 Reverse pattern sole Practical stitches Decorative stitc.
14 13 16 11 15 20 17 18 19 12 # clr del 1 4 7 2 5 8 0 3 6 9 25 Stiches Stitches Practical and decorative 1 Straight stitch 2 Zig-zag 3 V ari-overlock 4 Running stitch 5 Securing stitch 6 T riple strai.
Stitches 26 Stitch selection All non-stretch fabrics. All straight stitch work Most fabric types; all simple zig-zag such as oversewing fine fabrics. Sewing on elastic and lace Primarily for fine jerseys, stretch overlock seams and hems Most types of fabric.
27 Stitches 10 Fine to medium weight woven fabrics; blouses, shirts, trousers, bedlinens, etc. Automatic darning for fine and medium weight fabrics Most types of fabric. Gahering with shirring elastic. Butted seams = butting two pressed edges and sewing together .
Selected practical stitches: Straight stitch 28 Straight stitch No. 1 size and type suitable for the fabric selected (see p. 42) cotton/polyester up (sewing position) Reverse pattern foot No. 1 Straight stitch Straight stitch (A) The sewing computer is ready to sew as soon as you switch on The screen shows • Stitch No.
29 Selected practical stitches: Straight stitch with securing program Securing program • for all fabrics • secures seam begin and end • sews exactly over the previous stitches Seam begin • sew.
Selected practical stitches: Zig-zag stitch 30 Stitch: Needle: Thread: Feed-dog: Presser foot: A Zig-zag stitch with altered stitch width B Zig-zag stitch with altered stitch length C Fabric edges finished with zig-zag stitch A B C Zig-zag No. 2 size and type suitable for the fabric selected (see p.
31 Selected practical stitches: Blind hem Blind hem No. 7 size and type suitable for the fabric selected (see p. 42) cotton or polyester up (sewing position) Blind stitch foot No.
Selected practical stitches: Darning 32 Darning Program No. 11 size and type suitable for the fabric selected (see p. 42) darning thread up (sewing position) Reverse pattern foot No. 1 Quick darning of holes or wor n areas Replacement of damaged fibres/thr eads Darning with Reverse patter n foot No.
Selected practical stitches: Zippers 33 Straight stitch No. 1 size and type suitable for the fabric selected (see p. 42) cotton or polyester up (sewing position) Zipper foot No.
Selected practical stitches: Buttonholes 34 Thread tension • thread the bobbin thr ead through the finger of the bobbin case = the bobbin tension is a little tighter • this gives the beads on the .
Selected practical stitches: Buttonholes 35 Stitch: Needle: Thread: Feed-dog: Presser foot: Buttonhole No. 10 size and type suitable for the fabric selected (see p. 42) cotton or polyester up (sewing position) Buttonhole foot No. 3 Preparation • select the buttonhole (stitch No.
Selected practical stitches: Buttonholes 36 • place both ends of the cord in the grooves on the sole of the foot and pull them to the back • lower the presser foot Sewing • sew the buttonhole in.
Selected practical stitches: Buttonholes 37 Buttonhole cutter and block (special accessory) • place the fabric on the wood • place the cutter in the centre of the buttonhole • press down on the .
Selected practical stitches: Handlook quilt stitch 38 Perfect corners • activate needle-stop down and then turn work Monofilament breaks • sew more slowly • reduce upper thr ead tension slightly TIP Handlook quilt stitch Quilt stitch No. 13 size and type suitable for the fabric selected (see p.
Selected practical stitches: Overlock seams 39 Knits and jersey use a new needle to prevent damaging the loops Sewing stretch fabrics if necessary use a stretch needle (130/705H-S) = needle point slides between the fibers V ari-overlock seam V ari-overlock No.
Selected practical stitches: Overlock seams 40 Double overlock No. 8 size and type suitable for the fabric selected (see p. 42) cotton or polyester up (sewing position) Overlock foot No. 2 or Reverse pattern foot No. 1 Overlock foot No. 2 is specially designed for overlock stitches.
Selected practical stitches: Overlock seams 41 Needle stop down needle stays in fabric when you stop to adjust the ribbing V ari-overlock No. 3 size and type suitable for the fabric selected (see p. 42) cotton or polyester up (sewing position) Overlock foot No.
42 Needle 70 80 90 1 00 1 1 0 –1 20 Darning thread •• Embroidery thr ead • Mercerised •• cotton thread Synthetic thread •• Thick threads, synthetic mercerised •• thread Buttonhole .
43 Needles, Threads Needle and fabric Condition of needle The needle must be in perfect condition. Problems can occur with damaged needles. bent needle blunt needle hooked needle activa 125 (GB) 4.
Needles 44 Special materials are easier to sew if the appr opriate needle is used. Special needles are available at your BERNINA dealer . Needle table Standard needle Special needles Double needle T r.
45 Needle, thread, fabric feed Feed-dog and fabric feed Let the fabric feed evenly! Holding back will result in knots. Pulling or pushing will result in gaps. Feed-dog and stitch length With each stitch the feed-dog moves forward by one step. The length of this step is determined by the stitch length selected.
Needle, thread, fabric feed 46 Feed-dog and fabric feed with compensating plates Thick fabrics: feed-dog and sewing corners The feed-dog can work normally when the foot is level. If the foot is at an angle, e.g. when sewing over thick to thin or vice-versa, the feed-dog cannot grip and feed the fabric and the fabric hangs up.
Cleaning the screen and the sewing computer • wipe with a damp cloth 47 Cleaning and maintenance Cleaning If the sewing computer is stored in a cold r oom, it should be brought to a warm room about one hour befor e use.
Cleaning and maintenance 48 Sewing light Replacing the bulb • turn power switch to «0» • loosen the screw Light bulbs get hot. Allow to cool down before removal.
49 Faults T r ouble shooting Upper thread br eaks • The upper thread tension is too tight. • The needles are of a poor quality . Ideally needles should be purchased fr om your BERNINA dealer . • The needle is bent or blunt. • Poor quality , knotted or dried out thread has been used.
50 A Accessory box 9 B Balance 23, 34 Blind hem 31 Bobbin 12 Bobbin case 13 Bobbin thread cutter 13 Bringing up the lower thread 17 Buttonholes 34– 37 • Buttonhole with gimp 36 • Manual buttonho.
51 Index R Ribbing with overlock seam 41 Reverse sewing 22 S Screen shows 20 Seam guide 11 Securing program 29 Selected practical stitches 28–41 Sewing light 48 Sewing computer needles 42 Spool pin .
Contents 52 4 Details 10 Setting up the sewing computer 20 Operating instructions 24 Presser feet 25 Stitches Selected practical stitches: 28 • Straight stitch 29 • Securing program 30 • Zig-zag.
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