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art technology and an after sales service second to none. The new BERNINA 215 are characterized by a youthful appeal which is combined with a range of added value features to give you, dear Customer, more sewing pleasure than ever before. Enjoy modern, creative sewing with BERNINA: our wide range of
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operate the sewing computer where aerosol products (spray) or oxygen is being administered. 9 . Do not pull or push the fabric while stitching. This may deflect the needle, causing it to break. 10. Do not use bent needles. 11. Always use the BERNINA original stitch plate. The wrong stitch plate can
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adjustments in the needle area, such as changing the needle or the presser foot, etc. 14. Always unplug the sewing computer from the electrical outlet when carrying out cleaning or maintenance work or any other user servicing adjustments mentioned in this manual. 15. This sewing computer is provided
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ID, Kreuzlingen © copyright 2010 BERNINA International AG, Steckborn All rights reserved For technical and product improvement reasons, the sewing computer's features, parts and accessory are subject to unannounced changes and alterations at any time. The accessory included can differ from country
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2 Details of the sewing computer 6 Standard Accessories 8 Feet selection 9 Optional Accessories 10 Setting up the sewing computer 12 Operating instructions 20 Stitch overview 23 Selected practical stitches 24 Sewing Needles 31 Maintenance 33 Troubleshooting 34 Index 35
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6 Details of the sewing computer Details of the sewing computer 12 11 13 10 14 8 7 5 2 15 16 9 6 3 1 17 18 19 23 20 22 21 4 13 12 30 23 24 28 27 29 25 26 Front view Right end
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for 22 Stitch selection buttons special accessories 23 Handwheel 4 Sewing table socket 24 Balance adjustment 5 Presser foot shaft 25 Power switch on/off 6 Needle clamp with fixation 26 Power plug socket screw 27 Drop feed-dog 7 Needle Threader 28 Foot control socket
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• Accessory case • 2 bobbins (one of them in the bobbin case) • Presser feet shaft with 5 soles • Selection of 130/705H needles • Seam ripper • Lint brush • 3 spool discs • Foam pad • Oiler • Foot control • Power cable • Angular Torx button • Warranty card The foot control regulates the sewing
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sole for practical and decorative stitches 4 Zipper sole for sewing in zippers 2 Overlock sole Overlock seams, hems, oversewing edges, narrow satin stitches 5 Blind stitch sole Blind hems, edge stitching Feet selection 9 3 Buttonhole sole for manual buttonholes Note that all presser feet
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the table Note: Remove the presser foot or the presser foot shaft when attaching the seam guide! Lens Set We recommend the use of the BERNINA Lens Set for more comfort when sewing. Foot Control Sewing speed • control the sewing speed by depressing the foot control • raise or lower the needle by
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• to interrupt or stop sewing = press start-stop-button A again Optional accessories 11 LED Sewing Light The LED sewing light illuminates the sewing area and has a long product life. Please refer to the safety instructions! Attention: Please note that a defective sewing light must ONLY be
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the arrow take thread through the rear guide and round the pre-tension stud • wind the thread two to three times around the empty bobbin and cut off any excess thread on the thread cutter • press the engaging lever against the bobbin • press the foot control • the motor will stop automatically when
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that it clicks into place Bobbin thread cutter • insert the bobbin case • take the thread over cutter A • thread is cut • close the bobbin cover Note: The bobbin thread does not have to be brought up as the loose end is just the right length to start sewing. Please refer to the safety instruction!
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14 Setting up the sewing computer Inserting the bobbin Insert the bobbin Insert the bobbin so that the thread runs clockwise. Pull the thread counter clock wise into the slot. Changing the needle Pull the thread to the left under the spring until ... ... it lies in the T-shaped slit at the
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the presser foot sole Setting up the sewing computer 15 Changing the presser foot sole • raise the needle and the presser foot shaft • turn power switch to «0» • press the button on the shaft to release the sole Attaching the presser foot sole • place the presser foot sole under the shaft
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into slit of upper thread tension • pull thread down to the right of the take-up cover to B • take thread up to the left of the cover to C in the direction of the arrow, placing it in the take-up level • take thread down and through guides D and E C D B E Please refer to the safety instruction!
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Needle Threader Setting up the sewing computer 17 A B Thread in hook • raise the needle • lower the presser foot • lay the thread behind hook B and hold lightly Lever down • press lever A down and simul- taneously guide the thread around hook B to the right to the needle Thread in front of
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18 Setting up the sewing computer Stitch plate Note: To change the stitch plate see page 33 Stitch plate markings • the stitch plate is marked with vertical, horizontal and diagonal lines in mm and inches • the lines help to guide the fabric for sewing seams and precise topstitching, etc. • the
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and lower thread tension. If other sewing or embroidery threads are used, the tension may need adjusting to suit the fabric and chosen stitch. Perfect stitch formation • the stitch formation is in the fabric Upper thread tension too tight • the lower thread is pulled more to the right side of the
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20 Operating instructions Balance Your sewing computer has been tested and factory set using a double layer of cretonne fabric and Metrosene 100/2 threads (Arova Mettler, Switzerland). Different fabrics, threads and stabilizers can naturally affect the stitch balance so that they are sewn too
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needle stop up/down 5 stitch number 6 recommended foot for selected stitch 7 satin stitch; dense, short zig-zag stitch Buttons Stitch selection • stitches 1-11: touch the number of your choice; stitch number and basic width and length settings appear on the LCD display Operating instructions 21
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symbol no longer appears on the LCD display. 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 • manual securing (seam begin and end) continous reverse
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overlock stitch All types of knit; Overlock = sew and neaten in one operation 7 Stretch overlock stitch Mediumweight stitch Most types of interlock and smooth fabrics; visible seams and hems 10 Darning program Automatic darning for fine and medium weight fabrics 11 Buttonhole Fine to medium weight
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all fabrics • for neatening edges • for decorative work Satin stitch • dense (shorter) zig-zag stitch = filled in zig-zag • adjust stitch width as you sew for new effects Oversewing edges • guide edge of fabric under the center of the presser foot • needle goes into fabric on one strike and over the
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edge and elastic into 4 equal sections and mark • pin elastic to raw edge, matching up marks Sewing • stretch the elastic to fit the raw edge while sewing • trim excess fabric close to the stitching Use reverse pattern sole No. 1 Open Seam • durable seam for firm and densely woven fabrics such
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edges • prepare seam as for sewing by hand • place work under the presser foot (see drawing) Wrong side 5 of fabric Wrong side of fabric Right side of fabric Sewing • the needle should just pierce the edge of the fold (same as hand sewing) • adjust the stitch width to suit the fabric • after
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Use reverse pattern sole No. 1 Closed Seam • overlock seam in coarse or loose knits Sewing • sew stretch overlock along the fabric edge • the stitch should sew over the edge of the fabric on the right sewing of the needle Use reverse pattern sole No. 1 Open Seam • very elastic seam for knit fabrics
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• fabric edges should meet over the center of the zipper • needle position far right or far left Sewing 4 • sew in the zipper, each side from bottom to top • once with needle position far right and once with needle position far left • the edge of the foot runs along the teeth of the zipper • the
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display shows the buttonhole number, presser foot sole No. 3 and the buttonhole symbol (the first step blinks on the display) • insert the lower thread in the finger of the bobbin case = thread tension is a little higher • mark the buttonhole length in the appropriate position Test sewing • test on
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a manual standard buttonhole Both beads are sewn in the same direction. The individual steps blink on the LCD display. 1 3 2 4 1 sew the first bead forward, stop the sewing computer • press the reverse button 2 sew reverse straight stitch, stop the sewing computer at the first stitch (buttonhole
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31 Important facts about sewing needles Your BERNINA uses needle system 130/705H. Needle 70 80 90 100 110-120 Needle and thread The most commonly sold needles are nos. 70 -120. The finer the needle, the lower the number. The table shows which needle is suitable for which threads. Darning
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Special materials are easier to sew if the appropriate needle is used. Special needles are available at your BERNINA dealer. Type of needle Model Suitable for Universal 130/705 H Normal point, slightly rounded For nearly all natural and synthetic fabrics (woven and knitted) Jersey/Stretch
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sewing computer after every use • turn power switch to «0» (off) and pull out plug from electric outlet • remove presser foot and needle • open the free-arm cover • press the stitch plate down at the back right bobbin case Lubricating • squeeze 1-2 drops of oil into the hook race • run the machine
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stitching • Remnants of thread between the tension discs. • Remnants of thread under the bobbin case spring. • Lower thread still threaded in the bobbin case finger. • Sewing computer threaded with foot down. • Incorrect threading. Check upper and lower threads. • Use the correct spool disc. Needle
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Index A Accessories Accessory case Altered stitch memory 8-11 8 21 B Balance Blind stitch Bobbin Bobbin case Bobbin thread cutter Buttonhole 20, 28, 30 23, 26 12-14 13 12, 13 29, 30 C Changing the presser foot sole 15 Changing the needle 14 Cleaning 33 Clear / Delete 22 F Fabric cover
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