Bernette b70 DECO User manual

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.............................................................................................. 5
Important information .................................................................................................................... 7
1 My bernette Embroidery................................................................................................................. 8
1.1 Overview Machine ................................................................................................................ 8
Overview front controls ..................................................................................................... 8
Overview front .................................................................................................................. 10
Overview top..................................................................................................................... 11
Overview back................................................................................................................... 11
Overview Embroidery module ............................................................................................ 12
1.2 Accessory.............................................................................................................................. 13
Included accessories .......................................................................................................... 13
Overview presser feet ........................................................................................................ 14
1.3 Overview User Interface ........................................................................................................ 14
Overview functions/visual information ............................................................................... 14
Overview System settings .................................................................................................. 15
Overview Selection menu embroidery ................................................................................ 15
Overview Functions and Views........................................................................................... 15
1.4 Needle, Thread, Fabric........................................................................................................... 17
Overview Needles .............................................................................................................. 17
Example for needle description .......................................................................................... 17
Thread selection ................................................................................................................ 17
Needle/thread combination ............................................................................................... 18
1.5 Important Embroidery information ........................................................................................ 18
Upper thread..................................................................................................................... 18
Bobbin thread ................................................................................................................... 19
Choosing the embroidery motif ......................................................................................... 19
Embroidery test ................................................................................................................. 19
Embroidering motifs by third-party providers ..................................................................... 19
Underlay stitches ............................................................................................................... 20
The size of the embroidery motif ....................................................................................... 20
Satin or Leaf stich .............................................................................................................. 20
Step stitch ......................................................................................................................... 20
Connecting stitches ........................................................................................................... 21
2 Embroidering preparation .............................................................................................................. 22
2.1 Connection and Switching on ............................................................................................... 22
Connecting the machine ................................................................................................... 22
Use of the power cable (only USA/Canada)........................................................................ 22
Switching the machine on ................................................................................................. 22
Fixing the touchscreen pen ................................................................................................ 22
2.2 Spool pin .............................................................................................................................. 23
Horizontal spool pin .......................................................................................................... 23
Second spool pin ............................................................................................................... 23
2.3 Attaching the Module ........................................................................................................... 24
2.4 Embroidery foot .................................................................................................................... 25
Attaching the embroidery foot .......................................................................................... 25

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2.5 Needle .................................................................................................................................. 26
Inserting the embroidery needle ........................................................................................ 26
2.6 Threading ............................................................................................................................. 27
Threading preparation ....................................................................................................... 27
Threading the upper thread............................................................................................... 27
Winding the bobbin thread ............................................................................................... 31
Threading the bobbin thread ............................................................................................. 32
2.7 Selecting the embroidery motif ............................................................................................. 34
2.8 Embroidery hoop .................................................................................................................. 34
Overview embroidery hoop selection ................................................................................. 34
Selecting the embroidery hoop .......................................................................................... 35
Tear-away stabilizers.......................................................................................................... 35
Cut-away stabilizers........................................................................................................... 35
Using adhesive spray ......................................................................................................... 35
Using spray starch ............................................................................................................. 35
Using iron-on interfacing ................................................................................................... 36
Using paper-backed adhesive stabilizer .............................................................................. 36
Using water-soluble stabilizer ............................................................................................ 36
Preparing the embroidery hoop ......................................................................................... 36
Attaching the hoop ........................................................................................................... 38
Overview Embroidery functions ......................................................................................... 39
Locating the center of the embroidery motif...................................................................... 39
Center the needle to the embroidery hoop ........................................................................ 39
Embroidery arm return ...................................................................................................... 40
Grid on/off ........................................................................................................................ 40
3 Setup Program ................................................................................................................................. 41
3.1 Embroidery settings............................................................................................................... 41
Adjusting the upper thread tension ................................................................................... 41
Adjusting the maximum embroidering speed..................................................................... 41
Calibrating the embroidery hoop ....................................................................................... 41
Deactivating securing stitches ............................................................................................ 42
Adjusting the thread cut.................................................................................................... 42
Adjusting the height of the embroidery presser foot .......................................................... 43
3.2 Selecting personal settings .................................................................................................... 43
3.3 Monitoring functions ............................................................................................................ 44
Activating the upper thread indicator ................................................................................ 44
Activating the bobbin thread indicator............................................................................... 44
3.4 Sound on/off......................................................................................................................... 44
3.5 Machine settings................................................................................................................... 44
Adjusting the brightness of the display .............................................................................. 44
Calibrating the display ....................................................................................................... 45
Back to basic setting.......................................................................................................... 45
Updating the machine Firmware........................................................................................ 46
Checking the firmware version .......................................................................................... 46
Reviewing the total number of stitches .............................................................................. 46
Selecting a language ......................................................................................................... 47
4 System settings................................................................................................................................ 48
4.1 Calling up the tutorial ........................................................................................................... 48

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4.2 Using eco mode .................................................................................................................... 48
4.3 Cancelling any alterations with «clr» ..................................................................................... 48
5 Creative embroidering .................................................................................................................... 49
5.1 Overview embroidering ......................................................................................................... 49
5.2 Selecting and changing the embroidery motif ....................................................................... 49
5.3 Checking the embroidery time and the embroidery motif size ............................................... 49
5.4 Regulating the speed ............................................................................................................ 49
5.5 Editing the embroidery motif................................................................................................. 50
Overview Editing embroidery motif.................................................................................... 50
Scaling up the embroidery motif view................................................................................ 50
Downsizing the embroidery motif...................................................................................... 50
Moving the embroidery motif view .................................................................................... 51
Moving the embroidery motif in enlarged view.................................................................. 51
Moving the embroidery motif ............................................................................................ 52
Rotating motif ................................................................................................................... 52
Altering the embroidery motif size proportionally .............................................................. 52
Mirroring embroidery motifs.............................................................................................. 53
Checking the size and the position of the embroidery motif .............................................. 53
Deleting an embroidery motif ............................................................................................ 54
5.6 Creating lettering.................................................................................................................. 54
Overview embroidery alphabets......................................................................................... 54
Creating words/sentences.................................................................................................. 54
Editing words/sentences .................................................................................................... 55
Bending the text................................................................................................................ 56
Altering the stitch density .................................................................................................. 56
5.7 Combining embroidery motifs............................................................................................... 56
Combining embroidery motifs ........................................................................................... 56
Deleting a single embroidery motif .................................................................................... 57
5.8 Changing the colors of the embroidery motif ........................................................................ 57
Overview changing the color ............................................................................................. 57
Changing the colors .......................................................................................................... 57
Changing the thread brand ............................................................................................... 58
5.9 Embroidering the embroidery motif....................................................................................... 58
Overview Embroidery menu............................................................................................... 58
Adding basting stitches ..................................................................................................... 59
Moving the hoop............................................................................................................... 59
Embroidery sequence control when thread breaks ............................................................. 59
Cutting connecting stitches ............................................................................................... 60
Multi-colored embroidery motif on/off............................................................................... 60
Color indication................................................................................................................. 61

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5.10 Administering embroidery motifs .......................................................................................... 61
Administering embroidery motifs....................................................................................... 61
Saving embroidery motifs in the personal memory............................................................. 61
Saving the embroidery motif on the USB stick.................................................................... 62
Overwriting the embroidery motif in the personal memory ................................................ 62
Overwriting the embroidery motif in the personal memory ................................................ 62
Loading an embroidery motif from the personal memory................................................... 63
Loading an embroidery motif from the USB stick ............................................................... 63
Deleting an embroidery motif from the personal memory .................................................. 63
Deleting an embroidery motif from the USB stick............................................................... 63
6 Embroidery....................................................................................................................................... 64
6.1 Embroidering via the button «Start/Stop» ............................................................................. 64
6.2 Adjusting the upper thread tension ....................................................................................... 64
7 BERNINA CutWork Tool................................................................................................................... 66
7.1 Changing the CutWork Tool ................................................................................................. 66
7.2 Start to cut............................................................................................................................ 67
8 Attachment ...................................................................................................................................... 68
8.1 Maintencance and cleaning................................................................................................... 68
Cleaning the display .......................................................................................................... 68
Cleaning the hook............................................................................................................. 68
Oiling the needle bar ......................................................................................................... 69
8.2 Troubleshooting.................................................................................................................... 70
8.3 Error messages...................................................................................................................... 73
8.4 Technical data....................................................................................................................... 76
9 Overview stitch patterns ................................................................................................................ 77
9.1 Overview Embroidery motifs.................................................................................................. 77
Editing the embroidery motif ............................................................................................. 77
Embellishment................................................................................................................... 77
Quilt motifs ....................................................................................................................... 80
Borders and Lace ............................................................................................................... 81
Children ............................................................................................................................ 82
Flowers.............................................................................................................................. 84
Seasons ............................................................................................................................. 86
Asia................................................................................................................................... 88
Sport/Hobby ...................................................................................................................... 88
Animals ............................................................................................................................. 91
Cutwork............................................................................................................................ 93
Campaign ......................................................................................................................... 94
Index................................................................................................................................................. 95

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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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.
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.
• When the LED light is damaged or defective, contact your bernette specialist
dealer.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock or injury to persons:
• To operate the machine always use the supplied power cable. USA and
Canada only: Do not connect power plug NEMA 1-15 to circuits exceeding
150 volt-to-ground.
• Use this machine only for purposes as described in this manual.
• Only use the machine in dry rooms.
• Do not use the machine in a damp condition or in a damp environment.
• 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.
• 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 bernette dealer to arrange further
details.

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• Only use accessory recommended by the manufacturer.
• Don't use this machine when the ventilation openings are blocked. Keep the
ventilation openings and the foot control free from the accumulation of lint,
dust and loose cloth.
• Never insert any objects into any openings of the machine.
• Do not place any objects on the foot control.
• Always use the machine with a foot control of this type -.
• 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.
• Neither pull nor push the fabric while sewing. This can cause needle
breakage.
• 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 bernette stitch plate.The wrong stitch plate can
cause needle breakage.
• To disconnect, turn power switch to «0» and then 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.
• This machine is provided with double insulation (except USA, Canada and
Japan). Use only identical replacement parts. See instructions for Servicing of
double-insulated products.
• The sound pressure level is lower than 70dB(A) under normal conditions.

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Important information
Availability of the digital instruction manual
The instruction manual of the machine are provided exclusively as a PDF.
> «www.mybernette.com» in the Internet Browser.
> Select desired machine model.
> Download the instruction manual under «Download».
Appropriate use
Your bernette machine is conceived and designed for private household use. It answers the purpose to quilt
fabrics as it is decribed in this instruction manual. Any other use is not considered appropriate.bernette
assumes no liability concerning consequences resulting from an inappropriate usage.
Servicing of double-insulated products
In a double-insulated product two systems of insulation are provided instead of groanding. No groanding
means is provided on a doubleinsulated product, nor should a means for groanding be added to the
product. Servicing a double-insulated product requires extreme care and knowledge of the system and
should be done only by qualified service personnel. Replacement parts for a double-insulated product must
be identical to the original parts in the product. A double-insulated product is marked with the words:
«Double insulation» or «double-insulated».
The symbol may also be marked on the product.
Environmental Protection
BERNINA is committed to the protection of the environment. We strive to minimize the environmental impact
of our products by continuously improving product design and our technology of manufacturing.
The machine is labeled with the symbol of the crossed-out wastebin. This means that the machine must not
be disposed of with the household waste when the machine is no longer needed. Improper disposal can
result in dangerous substances getting into the groundwater and thus into our food chain, damaging our
health.
The machine must be returned free of charge to a nearby collection point for waste electrical and electronic
equipment or to a collection point for the reuse of the machine. Information on the collection points can be
obtained from your local administration. When purchasing a new machine, the dealer is obliged to take back
the old machine free of charge and dispose of it properly.
If the machine contains personal data, you are responsible for deleting the data yourself before returning the
machine.

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1.1 Overview Machine
Overview front controls
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1 Sewing light 6 Needle up/down
2 Thread cutter 7 Upper Multifunctional knob
3 Presser foot up/down 8 Lower Multifunctional knob
4 Start/Stop 9 Motif center
5 Checking motif size 10 Center the needle to the embroidery hoop
Operation buttons
Number Buttons Name Purpose
1 Sewing light To switch the sewing light on or off, press the
button «Sewing light».

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Number Buttons Name Purpose
2 Thread cutter > Press the «Thread cutter» button in order
to cut the upper and lower threads
automatically.
3 Presser foot up/
down
> Press the button «Presser foot up/down
»to raise the presser foot into hovering
position.
> Push the button «Presser foot up/down»
to raise the presser foot.
4 Start/Stop The button «Start/Stop» serves the purpose
to change the presser foot position and to
start the machine.
> To start the machine, keep the button
«Start/Stop» pressed for 2seconds.
> To bring the presser foot to its highest
position, quickly press «Start/Stop» in the
embroidery mode.
> Press the button «Presser foot up/down»
again to move the presser foot into
hovering position.
5 Checking motif
size
> To position the hoop on the display
according to the needle position, press
the icon «Checking motif size».
6 Needle up/down > Push the button «Needle up/down» to
lower the needle.
> Push the «Needle up/down» button again
to raise the needle.
7 Upper
Multifunctional
knob
With the «Upper Multifunction knob» setting
values can be changed in the embroidering
and the Setup Program.
8 Lower
Multifunctional
knob
With the «Lowerr Multifunction knob»
setting values can be changed in the
embroidering and the Setup Program.
9 Motif center > Touch the icon «Center of the embroidery
motif» to position the hoop so that the
needle is placed exactly over the center of
the embroidery motif.

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Number Buttons Name Purpose
10 Center the needle
to the embroidery
hoop
> To facilitate threading the needle and to
get enough clearance from the needle to
the hoop, press the icon «Center
embroidery hoop to the needle».
Overview front
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1 Connection for embroidery module 7 Thread cutter
2 Stitch plate cover 8 Slide speed control
3 Stitch plate 9 Thread take-up lever
4 Embroidery foot 10 Top cover
5 Sewing light 11 LCD Display
6 Needle threader

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Overview top
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1 Thread take-up lever 5 Bobbin winding unit and holder for second
spoolpin
2 Thread pretension 6 Bobbin winding stopper
3 Thread guide 7 Touchscreen pen
4 Spool holder
Overview back
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1 Connection for power cable 5 Handwheel
2 Air vents 6 Carrying handle
3 USB port 7 Air vents
4 Power switch

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Overview Embroidery module
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1 Embroidery arm 4 Connection to the machine
2 Bracket for attaching the embroidery hoop 5 Embroidery unit release button
3 Guide rails for the machine
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1.2 Accessory
All rights reserved: For technical reasons and for the purpose of product improvements, changes
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.
Included accessories
Visit www.mybernette.com/accessories for more accessory information.
Illustration Name Illustration Name
Bobbin (3x) Second spool pin
Spool net Touchscreen pen
Brush/ Seam ripper Selection of needles
Spool disc large Power cable
Spool disc middle (1x) Felt disc
Spool disc small Embroidery hoop large,
160 x 260 mm with
embroidery template
Screwdriver Embroidery hoop
medium, 120 x 180 mm
with embroider
template
Dust cover Embroidery hoop small,
50x70 mm with
embroidery template
Lubricator

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Overview presser feet
Illustration Name Purpose
Embroidery foot (JL) For embroidering, darning and
free-motion quilting.
Hopper embroidery foot (JX) For embroidering, darning and
free-motion quilting.
1.3 Overview User Interface
Overview functions/visual information
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1 Upper thread tension 4 Embroidery hoop display/Embroidery hoop
selection
2 Needle selection 5 Stitch plate selection
3 Presser foot display

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Overview System settings
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1 Home 4 eco mode
2 Setup Program 5 Back to default setting
3 Tutorial
Overview Selection menu embroidery
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1 Selection embroidery motifs 3 Color information
2 Editing embroidery motifs 4 Embroidery
Overview Functions and Views
Illustration Name Purpose
Close The display is closed and the
previously made adjustments are
saved.

Icons «-/+» By touching the icons «-» and
«+» the setting values are
changed.
Confirm Confirms the previously adjusted
alterations. The display is closed.

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Illustration Name Purpose
Cancel The process is canceled. The
display is closed and the
previously made adjustments are
not saved.
Slide By moving the slide the setting
values are changed.
Switch Activates or deactivates
functions.
Process navigation With the process navigation, you
can return from any display to
the previous the display.
Machine To load or save motifs on the
machine.
USB stick To load or save embroidery
motifs on the USB stick.
USB storage space The percentage of used USB
storage (%) will be displayed in
the green bar icon.
Swipe function By swiping the display using the
touchscreen pen or the finger
upwards or downwards, further
functions can be displayed.
Yellow-framed icon Touch the yellow-framed icon to
reset the alterations to default
setting.

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1.4 Needle, Thread, Fabric
In the course of time a needle wears out. Therefore, the needle should be replaced regularly. Only a perfect
point results in a good stitching result. In general it can be said: the thinner the thread, the finer the needle.
The illustrated needles are either standard or optional accessory, depending on the machine.
• Needle sizes 70, 75: for light-weight fabrics.
• Needle sizes 80, 90: for medium fabrics.
• Needle sizes 100: for heavy fabrics.
Overview Needles
Example for needle description
The 130/705 system, which is the most common for household machines, is explained by the following
picture of a Jersey/Stretch needle.
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130/705 H-S/70
130 = Shank length (1)
705 = Flat shank (2)
H = Needle scarf (3)
S = Needle point (here medium ball point) (4)
70 = Needle size 0.7 mm (5)
Thread selection
For a perfect sewing result, thread and fabric quality play an important role.
We recommend purchasing quality threads to achieve good sewing results.
• Cotton threads have the advantage of being a natural fiber and therefore are especially suitable for
sewing cotton fabrics.
• Mercerized cotton threads have a slight sheen that is not lost with washing.
• Polyester threads have a high tensile strength and is particularly colorfast.
• Polyester threads are more flexible and are recommended where a strong and elastic seam is required.
• Rayon threads are made of natural fibers and have a brilliant sheen.
• Rayon threads are suitable for decorative stitches and achieve a more beautiful effect.

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Needle/thread combination
The needle/thread combination is correct, when the thread fits perfectly into the long
groove and goes easily through the needle eye. The thread can be optimally sewn.
The thread can break and cause skipped stitches if there is too much play in the long
groove or eye of the needle.
The thread can break and become jammed if it frays on the edges of the long groove and
is not guided optimally through the eye of the needle.
1.5 Important Embroidery information
Upper thread
A good quality thread (brand manufacturer) is essential for embroidery so that the embroidery is not affected
negatively because of poor thread or thread breakage.
Embroidery is particularly effective if you use 40wt glossy rayon or polyester embroidery threads as upper
threads. They are available in a wide range of colors for beautiful embroidery.
• Glossy polyester with a brilliant sheen is a hard wearing, colorfast thread and has a high tensile strength
which is suitable for all types of embroidery.
• Rayon is a soft viscose fiber with a brilliant sheen and suitable for fine, delicate embroidery, or items that
will not receive excessive wear and tear.
• Metallic thread is a light to medium-weight thread suitable for special effects in embroidery.
• When working with metallic threads, the automatic bobbin thread cutter should be deactivated. The
other thread cutters shouldn't be used either because the knives are likely to wear off very quickly.

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• When using metallic threads, the speed and the upper thread tension should be reduced.
Bobbin thread
In most cases black or white bobbin thread is used for embroidering. When both sides should have the same
look, it is recommended to use the same color for bobbin and upper thread.
• Bobbin Fill is an especially soft and light polyster thread which is suited well to be used as bobbin thread.
This special bobbin thread ensures a steady thread tension and an optimal intertwining of the upper and
bobbin thread.
• Darning and embroidery threads are fine mercerized cotton threads which are suitable for embroidery on
cotton.
Choosing the embroidery motif
Simple motifs with a low stitch count are suitable for embroidery on fine material. Densely embroidered
motifs, e.g. embroidered motifs with multiple color and embroidery direction changes, are suitable for
medium and heavy-weight material.
Embroidery test
For the embroidery test, always use the original material reinforced with the same stabilizer as will be used
later. For the embroidery test it is recommended to use the same colors, threads and needles which are
planned to be used for the embroidery project.
Embroidering motifs by third-party providers
bernette recommends uploading embroidery motifs of any file format via the free program ««ART-Link»» to
the machine or a USB stick. Using «ART-Link» ensures that the embroidery motif can be read and
embroidered correctly. «ART-Link» can be downloaded for free at www.bernina.com.