Bernina 740 Favorite User manual

BERNINA 740
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Welcome
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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
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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
Copyright
2014 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.
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Contents
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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
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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 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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