Bernina 700 User manual

BERNINA 700

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Welcome

Dear BERNINA Customer,

Congratulations! You have decided on BERNINA and therefore on a product which will delight you for years.

For more than 100 years our family company has attached greatest importance to satisfied customers. As for

me, it is a matter of personal concern to offer you Swiss development and precision at the height of

perfection, future-orientated embroidering technology and a comprehensive customer service.

The BERNINA 7-series consists of various ultramodern machines, whose development not only focused the

highest demands on technique and the ease of use but also considered the design of the product. After all

we sell our products to creative people like you, who do not only appreciate high quality but also form and

design.

Enjoy the creative embroidering BERNINA 700 and keep informed about the various accessories at

www.bernina.com. On our homepage you will also find a lot of inspiring embroidery ideas and embroidery

motifs, to be downloaded for free.

Our highly trained BERNINA dealers will provide you with more information on service and maintenance

offers.

I wish you lots of pleasure and many creative hours with your new BERNINA.

H.P. Ueltschi

Owner

BERNINA International AG

CH-8266 Steckborn

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Edition notice

Graphics

www.sculpt.ch

Text, Setting and Layout

BERNINA International AG

Fotos

Patrice Heilmann, Winterthur

Order number

2016/05 en 0371485.0.04

1st Edition

2016 BERNINA International AG

concerning the features of the machine can be made at any time and without advance notice. The supplied

accessory can vary depending on the country of delivery.

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Contents

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 10

1My BERNINA 13

1.1 Introduction 13

1.2 Welcome to the world of BERNINA 13

1.3 Key to signs 14

1.4 Overview Machine 15

Overview front controls 15

Overview front 16

Overview sideways 17

Overview back 18

Overview Embroidery module 19

1.5 Supplied accessories 19

Overview accessories machine 19

Use of the power cable (only USA/Canada) 21

Foot control (only USA/Canada) (Optional accessory) 21

Accessory box 21

Overview Accessory Embroidery module 23

1.6 Overview User Interface 24

Overview Functions and Views 24

Overview System settings 24

Overview Selection menu 24

Overview Icons 25

1.7 Needle, Thread, Fabric 26

Overview needles 26

Example of needle description 27

Needle/thread combination 27

Upper thread 27

Bobbin thread 28

1.8 Important Embroidery information 28

Choosing the embroidery motif 28

Embroidery test 28

The size of the embroidery motif 29

Embroidering motifs by third-party providers 29

Underlay stitches 29

Satin stitch 29

Step stitch 30

Connecting stitches 30

2Embroidery preparation 31

2.1 Accessory box 31

Accessory box free standing 31

Storing accessory 31

2.2 Connection and Switching on 32

Connecting the foot control (Optional accessory) 32

Connecting the machine 32

Fixing the touchscreen pen 33

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Switching on the machine 33

Switching on the sewing light 33

2.3 Foot control (Optional accessory) 33

Regulating the speed via the foot control 33

Raising/Lowering the needle 34

2.4 Spool pin 34

Swiveling spool pin 34

Horizontal spool pin 35

Attaching the multiple-spool holder 36

2.5 Free arm 36

2.6 Embroidery foot 36

Adjusting the presser foot position via the button «Presser foot up/down» 36

Attaching the embroidery foot 36

Selecting the embroidery foot in the User Interface 37

2.7 Needle and stitch plate 37

Inserting the embroidery needle 37

Selecting the needle in the User Interface 38

Selecting needle type and needle size 38

Attaching the stitch plate 38

Selecting the stitch plate in the User Interface 39

2.8 Threading 39

Threading the upper thread 39

Winding the bobbin thread 42

Threading the bobbin thread 43

Thread-up command 46

Indicating fill level of bobbin thread 46

2.9 Attaching the Module 46

2.10 Selecting the embroidery motif 47

2.11 Embroidery hoop 47

Overview embroidery hoop selection 47

Selecting the embroidery hoop 48

Tear-away stabilizers 48

Cut-away stabilizers 48

Using adhesive spray 48

Using spray starch 48

Using iron-on interfacing 48

Using paper-backed adhesive stabilizer 49

Using water-soluble stabilizer 49

Preparing the embroidery hoop 49

Attaching the hoop 50

Overview Embroidery hoop functions 51

Centering the embroidery hoop to the needle 51

Moving the hoop to the back 51

Moving the embroidery arm to the left 51

Grid on/off 52

Locating the center of the embroidery motif 52

Virtual positioning of the embroidery hoop 52

3Setup Program 53

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3.1 Embroidery settings 53

Adjusting the upper thread tension 53

Adjusting the maximum embroidering speed 53

Centering the embroidery motif 53

Calibrating the embroidery hoop 54

Entering the fabric thickness 54

Programming securing stitches (Smart Secure) 55

Adjusting the thread cut 55

3.2 Selecting personal settings 56

3.3 Monitoring functions 56

Activating the upper thread indicator 56

Activating the bobbin thread indicator 57

3.4 Activating the audio signals 57

3.5 Machine settings 58

Selecting a language 58

Adjusting the brightness of the display 58

Adjusting the sewing light 58

Calibrating the display 59

Back to basic setting 59

Deleting user data 59

Deleting motifs on the BERNINA USB Stick 60

Updating the machine Firmware 60

Recovering saved data 61

Cleaning the thread catcher 61

Lubricating the machine 62

Packing the embroidery module 62

Checking the firmware version 63

Reviewing the total number of stitches 63

Registering details of the dealer 63

Saving Service data 64

4System settings 65

4.1 Calling up the tutorial 65

4.2 Calling up the embroidery consultant 65

4.3 Calling up the help 65

4.4 Using eco mode 65

4.5 Cancelling any alterations with «clr» 65

5Creative embroidering 66

5.1 Overview embroidering 66

5.2 Selecting and changing the embroidery motif 66

5.3 Checking the embroidery time and the embroidery motif size 66

5.4 Regulating the speed 66

5.5 Editing the embroidery motif 67

Overview Editing embroidery motif 67

Scaling up the embroidery motif view 67

Downsizing the embroidery motif 67

Moving the embroidery motif view 68

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Moving the embroidery motif in enlarged view 68

Moving the embroidery motif 68

Rotating the embroidery motif 69

Altering the embroidery motif size proportionally 69

Altering the embroidery motif size disproportionally 69

Mirroring embroidery motifs 70

Bending text 70

Changing the stitch type 70

Altering the stitch density 71

Checking the embroidery motif size and position 71

Endless embroidery 72

Duplicating the embroidery motif 74

Deleting the embroidery motif 74

5.6 Pinpoint placement 75

Positioning of grid points 75

Free point positioning 75

5.7 Combining embroidery motifs 76

Combining embroidery motifs 76

Deleting a single embroidery motif 77

Duplicating the embroidery motif 78

Duplicating a combination 78

5.8 Creating lettering 79

Overview embroidery alphabets 79

Creating words/sentences 80

Editing words/sentences 81

5.9 Changing the colors of the embroidery motif 82

Overview changing the color 82

Changing the colors 82

Changing the thread brand 82

5.10 Embroidering the embroidery motif 83

Overview Embroidery menu 83

Adding basting stitches 83

Moving the hoop 83

Embroidery sequence control when thread breaks 84

Cutting connecting stitches 84

Reducing color changes 84

Multi-colored embroidery motif on/off 84

Endless Embroidery 85

Color indication 86

5.11 Administering embroidery motifs 86

Administering embroidery motifs 86

Saving embroidery motifs in the personal memory 86

Saving the embroidery motif on the BERNINA USB stick 86

Overwriting the embroidery motif in the personal memory 87

Overwriting the embroidery motif on the BERNINA USB stick 87

Loading an embroidery motif from the personal memory 87

Loading an embroidery motif from the BERNINA USB stick 87

Deleting an embroidery motif from the personal memory 88

Deleting an embroidery motif from the BERNINA USB stick 88

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6 Embroidery 89

6.1 Embroidering via the button «Start/Stop» 89

6.2 Increasing the embroidery speed 89

6.3 Adjusting the upper thread tension 90

6.4 Embroidering via the foot control (Optional accessory) 90

7Attachment 91

7.1 Maintencance and cleaning 91

Cleaning the display 91

Removing thread remnants under the stitch plate 91

Lubricating the machine 91

Cleaning the hook 92

Lubricating the hook 93

7.2 Troubleshooting 95

7.3 Error messages 98

7.4 Storage and disposal 101

Storing the machine 101

Dispose of the machine 102

7.5 Technical data 103

8Overview motifs 104

8.1 Overview Embroidery motifs 104

Editing embroidery motifs 104

Projects 105

Quilt motifs 106

Borders and Lace 111

Children 116

Flowers 121

Seasons 127

Embellishment 131

Sport 136

Asia 140

Charming Monograms 143

Animals 149

DesignWorks design 151

Monograms in pink 154

Monograms in blue 159

Index 164

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Important safety instructions

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Please be aware of the following basic safety instructions when using

your machine. Before using this machine, read instruction manual

carefully.

DANGER!

To reduce the risk of electrical shock:

• Neverleavethemachineunattendedaslongasitispluggedin.

• Alwaysunplugthemachinefromtheelectricaloutletimmediately

after using and before cleaning.

Protection against LED radiation:

• DonotviewtheLEDlightdirectlywithopticalinstruments(e.g.

magnifier). The LED light corresponds with protection class 1M.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock or injury to persons:

• Usethismachineonlyforpurposesasdescribedinthismanual.

• Donotusethemachineoutdoors.

• Donotusethismachineasatoy.Closeattentionisnecessary

when this machine is used by or near children.

• Themachinecanbeusedbychildrenolderthan8orbypeople

with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or if there is

a lack of experience and knowledge how to operate the machine

as long as they are supervised or have been given instruction

concerning the responsible use of the appliance and are aware of

the involved risks.

• Childrenarenotallowedtoplaywiththismachine.

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Important safety instructions

• Cleaningandmaintencanceworkmustnotbecarriedoutby

children unless they are supervised.

• Neveroperatethismachineifithasadamagedcordorplug,ifit

is not working properly, if it has been dropped or damaged, or

dropped into water. Contact the nearest authorized BERNINA

dealer to arrange further details.

• Onlyuseaccessoriesrecommendedbythemanufacturer.

• Don'tusethismachinewhentheventilationopeningsare

blocked. Keep the ventilation openings free from the

accumulation of lint, dust and loose cloth.

• Neverinsertanyobjectsintoanyopeningsofthemachine.

• Donotoperatethemachinewhereaerosolproducts(sprays)or

oxygen are being used.

• Keepfingersawayfromallmovingparts.Specialcareisrequired

around the needle.

• Whenmakinganyadjustmentsintheneedlearea–suchassuch

as threading the needle, changing the needle, threading the hook

orchangingthepresserfoot–turnpowerswitchto«0».

• Donotusebentneedles.

• AlwaysusetheoriginalBERNINAstitchplate.Thewrongstitch

plate can cause needle breakage.

• Todisconnect,turnpowerswitchto«0»andremovetheplug

from the outlet. Do not unplug by pulling the cord, instead grasp

the plug to pull it from the outlet.

• Alwaysdisconnectthepowerplugfromtheelectricaloutletwhen

the covers are removed or opened, when the machine is

lubricated or during any other maintenance adjustments

mentioned in the instruction manual.

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