Bernina 215 Bedienungshandbuch

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9 Feet selectionStandard snap-on soles2Overlock soleOverlock seams, hems, over- sewing edges, narrow satin stitches1Reverse pat-tern solefor pr

10 Optional accessoriesSewing tableTo attach• raise the needle and presser foot• place the table over the free arm and press firmly so that it

Optional accessories 11 Start-stop-unitWith the Start-stop-unit (SSU) the start-stop-function can be controlled by hand.• press start-stop-butto

Setting up the sewing computer 12Winding the bobbin• turn power switch on• place empty bobbin on spindle• following the direction of the arrow

13 Setting up the sewing computerTo remove the bobbin case• raise the needle• turn power switch to «0»• open the bobbin cover• grasp the latch o

Setting up the sewing computer 14Inserting the bobbin... it lies in the T-shaped slit at the end of the spring.The bobbin must turn clock-wise w

15 Setting up the sewing computerSupplementary spool pinAChanging the presser foot soleChanging the presser foot sole• raise the needle and the

Setting up the sewing computer 16Threading the upper threadAttaching the thread spool• raise the needle and the presser foot• switch the power

17 Setting up the sewing computerNeedle ThreaderBAThread in hook• raise the needle• lower the presser foot• lay the thread behind hook B and ho

Setting up the sewing computer 18Stitch plateFeed-dog and fabric feedButton flush with housing = sewing position Button depressed = feed-dog is

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19 Setting up the sewing computerAThread tensionThe basic setting• is indicated when the red line on the tension adjustment wheel is in line wit

Operating instructions 20BalanceYour sewing computer has been tested and factory set using a double layer of cretonne fabric and Metrosene 100/

21 Operating instructionsStitch width• left button = narrow the stitch width• right button = widen the stitch width• the basic settings of the c

Operating instructions 22Reverse sewingquick reverse:• press button• Sewing computer sews reverse until button is released (max. stitch length 3

23 Stitch overviewStitch overview1 Straight stitchAll non-stretch fabrics. All Stitch work2 Zig-zag stitchMost fabric types; all simple zig-

Selected practical stitches 24Straight stitch No. 1Use reverse pattern sole No. 1 or blindstitch sole No. 5Outer Edges• needle position far lef

25 Selected practical stitchesRunning stitch No. 3Use reverse pattern sole No. 1Wide Elastic• for edges on sportswear and lingeriePreparation• c

Selected practical stitches 26Use blind stitch sole No. 5For «invisible» hems in medium to heavy cotton, wool and blended fabrics.Preparation• n

27 Selected practical stitchesStretch overlock stitch No. 7Use reverse pattern sole No. 1Closed Seam• overlock seam in coarse or loose knitsSewi

Selected practical stitches 28Use reverse pattern sole No. 1Ribbing with visible seam• for all cotton, wool, synthetic and mixed fiber jerseyPre

2IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS the electrical outlet immediately after using and before cleaning.3. LED radiation. Do not view directly with

29 Selected practical stitchesUse reverse pattern sole No. 1Darning with Reverse pattern sole No. 1 (auto stitch counter)• insert needle in top

Selected practical stitches 30Note:When all buttonholes have been sewn, return balance to the normal setting!CorrectionsTo adjust the bead width

31 Sewing needles Needle 70 80 90 100 110–120 Darning thread • • Mercerised • • cotton thread Synthetic thread • • Thick threads, syntheti

Sewing needles 32Special materials are easier to sew if the appropriate needle is used. Special needles are available at your BERNINA dealer.Typ

33 MaintenanceCleaning the LCD display and the sewing computer• wipe with a damp clothCleaningIf the sewing computer is stored in a cold room,

Trouble shooting 34Trouble shootingUpper thread breaks• The upper thread tension is too tight.• The needles are of a poor quality. Ideally need

35 IndexTThread cutter 12, 13, 17Thread tension 19Threading 16Threads 31Triple straight stitch 23, 25Trouble shooting 34UUpper threa

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3 Safety instructions10. Do not use bent needles.11. Always use the BERNINA original stitch plate. The wrong stitch plate can cause needle break

4 Safety instructionsSERVICING DOUBLE INSULATED PRODUCTSIn a double-insulated product, two systems of insulation are provided instead of ground

5 Safety instructions - ContentsImportant safety Instructions 2Details of the sewing computer 6Standard Accessories 8Feet selection 9Optiona

Details of the sewing computer 6Details of the sewing computerFront viewRight end 101256811129141718192015 162221233413713 122728262523243029

7 Details of the sewing computer1 Bobbin cover2 Stitch plate3 Attachment base for special accessories4 Sewing table socket5 Pr

Standard Accessories 8Accessories• Fabric cover• Accessory case• 2 bobbins (one of them in the bobbin case)• Presser feet shaft with 5 soles• Se