Bernina 700 User manual

BERNINA 700
B700_UG_213mm.indd 1 07.04.2016 14:25:39
0371485.0.04_2016-05_Manual_B700

Welcome
3
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
0371485.0.04_2016-05_Manual_B700

Edition notice
4
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
Copyright
2016 BERNINA International AG
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.
0371485.0.04_2016-05_Manual_B700

Contents
5
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
0371485.0.04_2016-05_Manual_B700

Contents
6
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
0371485.0.04_2016-05_Manual_B700

Contents
7
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
0371485.0.04_2016-05_Manual_B700

Contents
8
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
0371485.0.04_2016-05_Manual_B700

Contents
9
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
0371485.0.04_2016-05_Manual_B700

Important safety instructions
10
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.
0371485.0.04_2016-05_Manual_B700

Important safety instructions
11
• 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.
0371485.0.04_2016-05_Manual_B700