Bernina 740 Favorite User manual

BERNINA 740

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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 sewing 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 sewing, embroidering and quilting on your new BERNINA 740 and keep informed about

the various accessories at www.bernina.com. On our homepage you will also find a lot of inspiring sewing

instructions, 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

Photos

Patrice Heilmann, Winterthur

Order number

2014/09 en 036044.50.04

1st Edition

2014 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 11

2My BERNINA 14

2.1 Introduction 14

2.2 Further information 14

2.3 Key to signs 14

2.4 Overview 15

Overview front controls 15

Overview front 16

Overview sideways 17

Overview back 18

2.5 Included accessories 19

Use of the power cable (USA/Canada only) 20

Foot control (USA/Canada only) 21

Presser feet 21

Accessory box 22

2.6 Overview Selection Menu on the left (External Functions/Views) 23

2.7 Overview Selection Menu below (System settings) 23

2.8 Buttons and icons 23

2.9 Needle, Thread, Fabric 24

Thread selection 26

Example for needle description 26

Needle/thread combination 26

3Preparation 28

3.1 Accessory box 28

Accessory box free standing 28

Storing accessories 28

3.2 Connection and Switching on 29

Connecting the foot control 29

Connecting the machine 29

Attaching the lever of the Free Hand System 30

Fixing the touchscreen pen 30

Switching the machine on 30

3.3 Foot control 30

Sewing speed control 30

Raising/Lowering the needle 31

3.4 Spool holder 31

Installing the spool holder 31

Inserting foam pads 32

Positioning the spool disc 32

Using a spool net 32

3.5 Free arm 33

Adjusting the feed dog 33

Using the slide-on table 33

3.6 Presser foot 34

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Adjusting the presser position via the lever of the Free Hand System 34

Adjusting the presser foot position via the button Presser foot up/down 34

Changing the presser foot 34

Displaying the presser foot 35

Adjusting the presser foot pressure 35

3.7 Adjusting the feed dog 36

3.8 Checking the filling level of the bobbin thread 36

3.9 Needle and stitch plate 36

Adjusting the needle position up/down 36

Adjusting the needle position left/right 36

Needle stop up/down (permanent) 36

Changing the needle 37

Selecting the needle 37

Select the needle type and the needle size 37

Changing the stitch plate 38

Selecting the stitch plate 38

3.10 Threading 39

Threading preparation 39

Threading the upper thread 39

Threading the double needle 42

Threading the triple needle 43

Winding the bobbin thread 43

Threading the bobbin thread 44

3.11 Calling up the Tutorial 47

3.12 Calling up the Help 47

3.13 Calling up the Creative Consultant 47

4Setup-Program 48

4.1 Sewing settings 48

Adjusting the upper thread tension 48

Adjusting the maximum sewing speed 48

Programming the securing stitches 48

Adjusting the hovering height of the presser foot 48

Programming the button «Pattern end» 49

Programming the button «Thread cutter» 49

Adjusting the presser foot position with needle stop down 50

Programming the button «Quick reverse» 50

4.2 Selecting personal settings 51

4.3 Monitoring functions 51

Activating the upper thread indicator 51

4.4 Activating the audio signals 52

4.5 Machine settings 52

Selecting a language 52

Adjusting the brightness of the display 53

Adjusting the sewing light 53

Calibrating the display 53

Back to basic settings 54

Deleting user data 54

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Deleting data from the BERNINA USB Stick (optional accessory) 55

Calibrating the Buttonhole foot No. 3A 55

Updating the software 56

Recovering saved data 57

Cleaning the machine 57

Lubricating the machine 57

Checking the Software Version 58

Reviewing the total number of stitches 58

Registering details of the dealer 58

Saving Service data 59

5Creative sewing 60

5.1 Overview Sewing functions 60

Selecting a stitch pattern 60

5.2 BERNINA Dual Feed 61

Application of the BERNINA Dual Feed 61

5.3 Sewing speed control 62

5.4 Editing stitch patterns 62

Changing the stitch width 62

Changing the stitch length 63

Adjusting the upper thread tension 63

Correcting the balance 64

Programming pattern repeat 64

Mirror image of stitch patterns 64

Editing stitch pattern length 64

Quick reverse 65

Permanent Quick reverse 65

Backstepping 65

5.5 Securing 66

Securing with the button «Pattern end» 66

Securing via the icon «Securing» 66

5.6 Administering stitch patterns 66

Saving settings of stitch patterns 66

Saving stitch patterns in personal memory 66

Overwriting stitch patterns from the personal memory 67

Loading stitch patterns from the personal memory 67

Deleting stitch patterns from the personal memory 67

Canceling alterations 67

5.7 Combi mode 68

Overview Combi mode 68

Creating Stitch pattern combinations 68

Saving a stitch pattern combination 68

Loading a stitch pattern combination 69

Overwriting a stitch pattern combination 69

Editing a single stitch pattern 69

Deleting a single stitch pattern 70

Adding a single stitch pattern 70

Mirroring a stitch pattern combination 71

Stitch pattern combination Subdivider 1 71

Stitch pattern combination Subdivider 2 71

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Securing a stitch pattern combination 72

Programming pattern repeat 72

5.8 Height Compensation of uneven layers 72

5.9 Sewing Corners 73

5.10 Using eco mode 73

6Practical stitches 74

6.1 Overview Practical stitches 74

6.2 Sewing straight stitch 76

6.3 Securing with the automatic Securing Program 76

6.4 Sewing in the zipper 77

6.5 Sewing both sides of the zipper from bottom to top 78

6.6 Sewing triple straight stitch 79

6.7 Sewing Triple zig zag 79

6.8 Manual darning 80

6.9 Automatic darning 82

6.10 Reinforced darning, automatic 83

6.11 Finishing edges 83

6.12 Sewing Double overlock 84

6.13 Narrow edgestitching 84

6.14 Wide edgestitching 84

6.15 Edgestitching using the seam guide 85

6.16 Sewing hem edges 85

6.17 Sewing blind hems 86

6.18 Sewing visible hems 87

6.19 Sewing flat joining seams 88

6.20 Sewing basting stitches 88

7Decorative stitches 89

7.1 Overview Decorative Stitches 89

7.2 Bobbin-Play 90

7.3 Sewing cross stitches 91

7.4 Pintucks 91

Inserting the cord 92

Sewing Pintucks 93

8Alphabets 94

8.1 Overview Alphabet 94

8.2 Creating lettering 94

8.3 Altering font size 95

9Buttonholes 96

9.1 Overview Buttonholes 96

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9.2 Making use of the height compensation tool 97

9.3 Using the compensation plate 97

9.4 Marking buttonholes 98

9.5 Cord 99

Using cord with the Buttonhole foot with slide No. 3A 99

Using cord with the Buttonhole foot No. 3C (optional accessory) 100

9.6 Sewing a test sample 101

9.7 Determining the buttonhole slit width 101

9.8 Determining the buttonhole length 102

9.9 Using the stitch counter function 102

9.10 Sewing a buttonhole automatically 103

9.11 Programming the Heirloom buttonhole 104

9.12 Sewing the manual 7-step buttonhole 104

9.13 Sewing the manual 5-step buttonhole 105

9.14 Cutting the buttonhole open with the seam ripper 106

9.15 Cutting open buttonholes with the buttonhole cutter (optional accessory) 106

9.16 Sewing on buttons 106

9.17 Sewing eyelets 107

10 Quilting 108

10.1 Overview Quilt Stitches 108

10.2 Sewing in the Quilting securing Program 109

10.3 Sewing handlook quilt stitches 109

10.4 Guiding the quilt work freely 110

11 BERNINA Stitch Regulator (BSR) 111

11.1 Using the BSR mode 111

11.2 BSR mode 1 112

11.3 BSR mode 2 112

11.4 BSR function with Straight stitch No. 1 112

11.5 BSR function with Zig zag No. 2 112

11.6 Sewing preparation 112

Attach the BSR presser foot 112

Changing the presser foot sole 113

11.7 Securing 114

Securing in BSR1 mode with the button «Start/Stop» 114

Securing in BSR2 mode 114

12 Attachment 115

12.1 Maintencance and cleaning 115

Cleaning the display 115

Cleaning the feed dog 115

Lubricating the machine 115

Cleaning the hook 116

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Lubricating the hook 117

12.2 Troubleshooting 119

12.3 Error messages 122

12.4 Storage and disposal 125

Storing the machine 125

Dispose of the machine 125

12.5 Technical data 126

12.6 Overview Stitch patterns 126

Practical stitches 126

Buttonholes 126

Decorative stitches 127

Index 130

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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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