Bernina Activa 210 Bedienerhandbuch

In choosing BERNINA, you are assured of years of rewarding sewing. For over 100 years my familyhas concentrated on providing complete satisfaction to

Setting up the sewing computer10Winding the bobbin•turn power switch on•place empty bobbin on spindle•following the direction of the arrow take thread

11Setting up the sewing computerTo remove the bobbin case•raise the needle•turn power switch to «0»•open the bobbin cover•grasp the latch of the bobbi

Setting up the sewing computer12Inserting the bobbin... it lies in the T-shaped slit atthe end of the spring.The bobbin must turn clock-wise when thre

13Setting up the sewing computerSupplementary spool pinAChanging the presser foot soleChanging the presser footsole•raise the needle and the presser f

Setting up the sewing computer14Threading the upper threadAttaching the thread spool•raise the needle and the presser foot•switch the power off•attach

15Setting up the sewing computerNeedle ThreaderBAThread in hook•raise the needle•lower the presser foot•lay the thread behind hook Band hold lightlyLe

Setting up the sewing computer16Stitch plateFeed-dog and fabric feedButton flush with housing =sewing position Button depressed = feed-dog is lowered•

17Operating instructions35AThread tensionThe basic setting•is indicated when the red line on the tensionadjustment wheel is in line with the marking A

Operating instructions18BalanceYour sewing computer hasbeen tested and factory setusing a double layer of creton-ne fabric and Metrosene 100/2threads

19Operating instructionsStitch width•left button = narrow the stitch width•right button = widen the stitch width•the basic settings of the chosen stit

21. Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessarywhen the sewing computer is used by or near children andinfirm persons. This sewing

Operating instructions20Reverse sewingquick reverse:•press button•Sewing computer sews reverse until button isreleased (max. stitch length 3 mm)Applic

21Stitch overviewStitch overview1 Straight stitchAll non-stretch fabrics. AllStitch work2 Zig-zag stitchMost fabric types; all simplezig-zag such as o

Selected practical stitches22Straight stitch No. 1Use reverse pattern sole No. 1 or blindstitch sole No. 5Outer Edges•needle position far left for out

23Selected practical stitchesRunning stitch No. 3Use reverse pattern sole No. 1Wide Elastic•for edges on sportswear and lingeriePreparation•cut elasti

Selected practical stitches24Use blind stitch sole No. 5For «invisible» hems in medium to heavy cotton, wool andblended fabrics.Preparation•neaten raw

25Selected practical stitchesStretch overlock stitch No. 7Use reverse pattern sole No. 1Closed Seam•overlock seam in coarse or loose knitsSewing•sew s

Selected practical stitches26Use reverse pattern sole No. 1Ribbing with visible seam•for all cotton, wool, synthetic and mixed fiber jerseyPreparation

27Selected practical stitchesUse reverse pattern sole No. 1Darning with Reverse pattern sole No.1 (auto stitchcounter)•insert needle in top left of da

Selected practical stitches28Note:When all buttonholes havebeen sewn, return balance tothe normal setting!CorrectionsTo adjust the bead width:•alter t

29Sewing needlesNeedle 70 80 90 100 110–120Darning thread ••Mercerised ••cotton threadSynthetic thread ••Thick threads,synthetic mercerised ••threadBu

3Safety instructionsadded to the product. Servicing a double-insulated product requi-res extreme care and knowledge of the system and should only bedo

Sewing needles30Special materials are easier to sew if the appropriate needle is used.Special needles are available at your BERNINA dealer.Type of nee

31MaintenanceCleaning the LCD display and the sewing computer•wipe with a damp clothCleaningIf the sewing computer is stored in a cold room, it should

Maintenance32Sewing lightReplacing the bulb•turn power switch to «0»•loosen the screw Light bulbs get hot.Allow to cool down beforeremoval.Note:Use bu

33Trouble shootingTrouble shootingUpper thread breaks•The upper thread tension is too tight.•The needles are of a poorquality. Ideally needles shouldb

34 IndexTThread cutter 10, 11, 15Thread tension 17Threading 14Threads 29Triple straight stitch 21, 23Trouble shooting 33UUpper thread 14WWinding

35ContentsImportant safety Instructions 2Details of the sewing computer 4Standard Accessories 6Feet selection 7Optional Accessories 8Setting up the se

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5Details of the sewing computer1 Bobbin cover2 Stitch plate3 Attachment base for special accessories4 Sewing table socket5 Presser foot shaft6 Needle

Standard Accessories6*may vary from country to countryAccessories*•Accessory bag•2 bobbins (+ 1 in bobbin case)•Presser feet shaft with 4 soles•Select

7Feet selection2Overlock soleOverlock seams, hems, oversewingedges, narrow satin stitchesStandard snap-on soles1Reverse pat-tern solefor practicaland

8 Optional accessoriesStoring accessoriesThe box is equipped with onesmall and one large drawer aswell as compartments for bob-bin holders and presser

Optional accessories 9We recommend the use of theBERNINA Lens Set for morecomfort when sewing.Lens SetStart-stop-unitWith the Start-stop-unit (SSU)the