Bernina 830LE Manual - Page 28

Function Buttons Overview Start/Stop Button ► starts and stops the sewing computer when operating it without foot control ► slightly raise the presser foot when turning or moving the project while sewing - hover position Quick Reverse Button/Backstepping ► secures the seam beginning and end: sews in reverse as long as the button is pressed ► used to program the buttonhole length ► used to program the darning length ► used to determine end of stitching in straight stitch Securing stitch no. 5 ► used for securing in Quilters Securing Program no. 1324 ► switching for accurate stitch-by-stitch reverse sewing - Backstepping Pattern End ► a stop symbol which appears during sewing indicates that the function is activated ► sewing computer stops at the end of the active single pattern or the active pattern of a combination Automatic Thread Cutter ► upper and lower threads are cut automatically ► 2-6 securing stitches can be programmed in the setup program - these are sewn before the thread is cut When using metallic or cordonnet thread, use the thread cutter on the head frame only. Automatic Needle Threader ► touch button = completes the threading process and threads the needle Double, triple and wing needles require manual threading after the button has been pressed. Use the automatic needle threader for needle sizes 70 - 120. Metallic threads, thick threads like cordonnet and difficult to work with threads should be threaded by hand. The automatic threader mustn't be activated with one of these presser feet attached: nos. 50, 55, 80, 85 and 86. Needle Stop Up/Down In the default setting the needle symbol is displayed above the presser foot indicator. ► touch the button briefly: ‣ the needle is raised or lowered (as when tapping the foot control with your heel) ► touch the button longer: ‣ the needle is lowered, the needle symbol is displayed below ‣ the sewing computer stops with the needle down ‣ this becomes your default setting ► touch the button longer again: ‣ the needle is raised, the needle symbol is displayed above ‣ the sewing computer stops with the needle up 28