Bernina 770 QE User manual

BERNINA 770 QE
SPECIAL EDITION

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 770 QE 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

Edition notice
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Edition notice
Graphics
www.sculpt.ch
Text, Setting and Layout
BERNINA International AG
Photos
Patrice Heilmann, Winterthur
Part number
1041785.00B.04
2018-11 EN
Copyright
2018 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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Table of Contents
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.............................................................................................. 14
Important information .................................................................................................................... 16
1 My BERNINA..................................................................................................................................... 17
1.1 Introduction .......................................................................................................................... 17
1.2 BERNINA Quality control ....................................................................................................... 17
1.3 Welcome to the world of BERNINA ....................................................................................... 17
1.4 Explanation of symbols.......................................................................................................... 18
1.5 Overview Machine ................................................................................................................ 19
Overview front controls ..................................................................................................... 19
Overview front .................................................................................................................. 20
Overview sideways ............................................................................................................ 21
Overview back................................................................................................................... 22
1.6 Supplied accessories.............................................................................................................. 23
Overview accessories machine ........................................................................................... 23
Use of the power cable (only USA/Canada)........................................................................ 25
Overview presser feet ........................................................................................................ 25
Accessory box.................................................................................................................... 26
1.7 Overview User Interface ........................................................................................................ 28
Overview functions/visual information ............................................................................... 28
Overview System settings .................................................................................................. 28
Overview selection menu sewing ....................................................................................... 29
Overview Icons .................................................................................................................. 29
1.8 Needle, Thread, Fabric........................................................................................................... 30
Overview Needles .............................................................................................................. 30
Example for needle description .......................................................................................... 32
Thread selection ................................................................................................................ 32
Needle/thread combination ............................................................................................... 32
2 Sewing preparation......................................................................................................................... 33
2.1 Accessory box ....................................................................................................................... 33
Accessory box free standing .............................................................................................. 33
Storing accessory............................................................................................................... 33
2.2 Connection and Switching on ............................................................................................... 34
Connecting the foot control .............................................................................................. 34
Connecting the machine ................................................................................................... 34
Attaching the knee lifter of the Free Hand System ............................................................. 35
Fixing the touchscreen pen ................................................................................................ 35
Switching the machine on ................................................................................................. 35
2.3 Foot control ......................................................................................................................... 36
Regulating the speed via the foot control .......................................................................... 36
Raising/Lowering the needle .............................................................................................. 36
Programming the foot control individually ......................................................................... 36
2.4 Spool pin .............................................................................................................................. 37
Swiveling spool pin............................................................................................................ 37
Horizontal spool pin .......................................................................................................... 37

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2.5 Free arm ............................................................................................................................... 38
2.6 Feed dog............................................................................................................................... 38
Adjusting the feed dog...................................................................................................... 38
2.7 Slide-on table........................................................................................................................ 39
Using the slide-on table ..................................................................................................... 39
2.8 Presser foot........................................................................................................................... 40
Adjusting the presser foot position via the knee lifter of the Free Hand System .................. 40
Adjusting the presser foot position via the button «Presser foot up/down» ....................... 40
Changing the presser foot ................................................................................................. 40
Having the presser foot displayed in the User Interface ...................................................... 41
Adjusting the presser foot pressure.................................................................................... 41
2.9 Instruction for adjusting the feed dog ................................................................................... 41
2.10 Needle and stitch plate.......................................................................................................... 42
Changing the needle ......................................................................................................... 42
Selecting the needle in the User Interface .......................................................................... 42
Selecting the needle type and the needle size .................................................................... 43
Adjusting the needle position up/down ............................................................................. 43
Adjusting the needle position left/right .............................................................................. 43
Needle stop up/down (permanent) .................................................................................... 44
Changing the stitch plate .................................................................................................. 44
Selecting the stitch plate in the User Interface.................................................................... 45
2.11 Threading ............................................................................................................................. 45
Threading the upper thread............................................................................................... 45
Threading the double needle ............................................................................................. 48
Threading the triple needle................................................................................................ 49
Winding the bobbin thread ............................................................................................... 49
Threading the bobbin thread ............................................................................................. 51
Indicating fill level of bobbin thread................................................................................... 53
3 Setup Program ................................................................................................................................. 54
3.1 Sewing settings..................................................................................................................... 54
Adjusting the upper thread tension ................................................................................... 54
Adjusting the maximum sewing speed............................................................................... 54
Programming the securing stitches .................................................................................... 54
Adjusting the hovering height of the presser foot .............................................................. 54
Programming the button «Pattern end» ........................................................................... 55
Programming the button «Thread cutter» ......................................................................... 56
Adjusting the presser foot position with needle stop down................................................ 56
Programming the button «Quick reverse» ......................................................................... 57
Programming the foot control ........................................................................................... 57
3.2 Embroidery settings............................................................................................................... 58
Adjusting the upper thread tension ................................................................................... 58
Adjusting the maximum embroidering speed..................................................................... 58
Centering or opening embroidery motifs in the original position........................................ 59
Calibrating the hoop ......................................................................................................... 59
Entering the fabric thickness.............................................................................................. 60
Activating/Deactivating the function thread away .............................................................. 60
Programming the securing stitches .................................................................................... 60
Adjusting the thread cut.................................................................................................... 61
Changing the measuring unit ............................................................................................ 62
3.3 Selecting personal settings .................................................................................................... 62

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3.4 Monitoring functions ............................................................................................................ 63
Activating the upper thread indicator ................................................................................ 63
Activating the bobbin thread indicator............................................................................... 63
3.5 Activating the audio signals................................................................................................... 63
3.6 Machine settings................................................................................................................... 64
Selecting a language ......................................................................................................... 64
Adjusting the brightness of the display .............................................................................. 64
Adjusting the sewing light ................................................................................................. 65
Calibrating the display ....................................................................................................... 65
Back to default setting....................................................................................................... 65
Deleting user data ............................................................................................................. 66
Deleting motifs on the BERNINA USB Stick......................................................................... 66
Calibrating the Buttonhole foot No. 3A ............................................................................. 67
Updating the machine Firmware........................................................................................ 67
Recovering saved data ....................................................................................................... 68
Cleaning the thread catcher .............................................................................................. 68
Lubricating the machine .................................................................................................... 69
Packing the embroidery module ........................................................................................ 69
Checking the firmware version .......................................................................................... 70
Reviewing the total number of stitches .............................................................................. 70
Registering details of the dealer......................................................................................... 71
Saving Service data............................................................................................................ 71
4 System settings................................................................................................................................ 72
4.1 Calling up the Tutorial........................................................................................................... 72
4.2 Calling up the Creative Consultant........................................................................................ 72
4.3 Calling up the Help ............................................................................................................... 72
4.4 Using eco mode .................................................................................................................... 72
4.5 Cancelling any alterations with «clr» ..................................................................................... 72
5 Creative sewing ............................................................................................................................... 73
5.1 Overview selection menu sewing........................................................................................... 73
Selecting a stitch pattern ................................................................................................... 73
5.2 BERNINA Dual Feed............................................................................................................... 74
Application of the BERNINA Dual Feed............................................................................... 74
5.3 Regulating the speed ............................................................................................................ 75
5.4 Adjusting the upper thread tension ....................................................................................... 75
5.5 Editing stitch patterns ........................................................................................................... 76
Changing the stitch width ................................................................................................. 76
Changing the stitch length ................................................................................................ 77
Correcting the balance ...................................................................................................... 77
Programming pattern repeat ............................................................................................. 78
Programming long stitch ................................................................................................... 78
Mirror image of stitch patterns .......................................................................................... 78
Editing stitch pattern length .............................................................................................. 78
Programming the stitch counter function........................................................................... 79
Quick reverse..................................................................................................................... 79
Permanent Quick reverse ................................................................................................... 79
Backstepping..................................................................................................................... 80

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5.6 Combining stitch patterns ..................................................................................................... 80
Overview Combi mode ...................................................................................................... 80
Creating Stitch pattern combinations................................................................................. 80
Saving a stitch pattern combination................................................................................... 81
Loading a stitch pattern combination................................................................................. 81
Overwriting a stitch pattern combination........................................................................... 81
Deleting a stitch pattern combination ................................................................................ 81
Editing a single stitch pattern............................................................................................. 82
Deleting a single stitch pattern .......................................................................................... 82
Adding a single stitch pattern ............................................................................................ 83
Mirroring a stitch pattern combination .............................................................................. 83
Stitch pattern combination Subdivider 1 ............................................................................ 84
Stitch pattern combination Subdivider 2 ............................................................................ 84
Securing a stitch pattern combination................................................................................ 84
Programming pattern repeat ............................................................................................. 85
5.7 Administering stitch patterns................................................................................................. 85
Saving settings of stitch patterns ...................................................................................... 85
Saving stitch patterns in personal memory ......................................................................... 85
Overwriting stitch patterns from the personal memory ...................................................... 85
Loading stitch patterns from the personal memory ............................................................ 86
Deleting stitch patterns from the personal memory............................................................ 86
Saving stitch patterns on the BERNINA USB stick................................................................ 86
Uploading a stitch pattern from the BERNINA USB stick ..................................................... 87
Deleting stitch patterns from the BERNINA USB stick ......................................................... 87
5.8 Securing................................................................................................................................ 87
Securing with the button «Pattern end» ............................................................................ 87
Securing via the icon «Securing» ....................................................................................... 88
5.9 Height Compensation of uneven layers ................................................................................. 88
5.10 Sewing Corners..................................................................................................................... 89
6 Practical stitches .............................................................................................................................. 90
6.1 Overview Practical stitches..................................................................................................... 90
6.2 Sewing straight stitch............................................................................................................ 92
6.3 Securing with the automatic Securing Program ..................................................................... 93
6.4 Sewing in the zipper ............................................................................................................. 93
6.5 Sewing both sides of the zipper from bottom to top ............................................................. 94
6.6 Sewing Triple straight stitch .................................................................................................. 95
6.7 Sewing Triple zig zag ............................................................................................................ 96
6.8 Manual darning .................................................................................................................... 96
6.9 Automatic darning ................................................................................................................ 98
6.10 Reinforced darning, automatic .............................................................................................. 99
6.11 Finishing edges ..................................................................................................................... 100
6.12 Sewing Double overlock........................................................................................................ 100
6.13 Narrow edgestitching............................................................................................................ 101
6.14 Wide edgestitching ............................................................................................................... 101
6.15 Edgestitching using the seam guide ...................................................................................... 101
6.16 Sewing hem edges................................................................................................................ 102
6.17 Sewing blind hems................................................................................................................ 103

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6.18 Sewing visible hems .............................................................................................................. 104
6.19 Sewing flat joining seams...................................................................................................... 104
6.20 Sewing basting stitches ......................................................................................................... 105
7 Decorative stitches .......................................................................................................................... 106
7.1 Overview Decorative Stitches................................................................................................. 106
7.2 Bobbin-Play........................................................................................................................... 107
7.3 Altering the stitch density...................................................................................................... 108
7.4 Sewing cross stitches............................................................................................................. 108
7.5 Pintucks ................................................................................................................................ 109
Pintucks............................................................................................................................. 109
Overview pintucks ............................................................................................................. 109
Inserting the cord .............................................................................................................. 110
Sewing Pintucks ................................................................................................................ 110
8 Alphabets ......................................................................................................................................... 111
8.1 Overview Alphabet................................................................................................................ 111
8.2 Creating lettering.................................................................................................................. 111
8.3 Altering font size................................................................................................................... 112
9 Buttonholes...................................................................................................................................... 113
9.1 Overview Buttonholes ........................................................................................................... 113
9.2 Making use of the height compensation tool ........................................................................ 114
9.3 Using the compensation plate ............................................................................................... 115
9.4 Marking buttonholes............................................................................................................. 115
9.5 Cord ..................................................................................................................................... 116
Using cord with the Buttonhole foot with slide No. 3A ...................................................... 116
Using cord with the Buttonhole foot No. 3C (optional accessory)....................................... 117
9.6 Sewing a test sample ............................................................................................................ 118
9.7 Determining the buttonhole slit width................................................................................... 119
9.8 Determining the buttonhole length via the Buttonhole foot with slide No. 3A ....................... 119
9.9 Determining the buttonhole length with Buttonhole foot No. 3C (optional accessory) ........... 119
9.10 Sewing a buttonhole automatically ....................................................................................... 120
9.11 Programming the Heirloom buttonhole ................................................................................. 121
9.12 Sewing the manual 7-step buttonhole with the Buttonhole foot No. 3C (optional accessory). 121
9.13 Sewing the manual 5-step buttonhole with the Buttonhole foot No. 3C (optional accessory). 122
9.14 Cutting the buttonhole open with the seam ripper................................................................ 123
9.15 Cutting open buttonholes with the buttonhole cutter (optional accessory) ............................ 124
9.16 Sewing on buttons................................................................................................................ 124
9.17 Sewing eyelets ...................................................................................................................... 125

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10 Quilting ............................................................................................................................................ 126
10.1 Overview Quilt Stitches ......................................................................................................... 126
10.2 Quilting, Securing Program ................................................................................................... 127
10.3 Sewing handlook quilt stitches .............................................................................................. 128
10.4 Guiding the quilt work freely................................................................................................. 129
11 BERNINA Stitch Regulator (BSR) ..................................................................................................... 130
11.1 BSR mode 1 .......................................................................................................................... 130
11.2 BSR mode 2 .......................................................................................................................... 130
11.3 BSR function with Straight stitch No. 1.................................................................................. 130
11.4 BSR function with Zig zag No. 2 ............................................................................................ 130
11.5 Sewing preparations for quilting ........................................................................................... 130
Attach the BSR presser foot ............................................................................................... 130
Changing the presser foot sole .......................................................................................... 131
11.6 Using the BSR mode.............................................................................................................. 131
11.7 Securing................................................................................................................................ 132
Securing in BSR1 mode with the button «Start/Stop» ........................................................ 132
Securing in BSR2 mode...................................................................................................... 133
12 My BERNINA Embroidery ................................................................................................................ 134
12.1 Overview Embroidery module................................................................................................ 134
12.2 Supplied accessories Embroidery module............................................................................... 134
Overview accessory Embroidery module............................................................................. 134
12.3 Overview User Interface ........................................................................................................ 136
Overview functions/visual information ............................................................................... 136
Overview System settings .................................................................................................. 136
Overview Selection menu embroidery ................................................................................ 137
12.4 Important Embroidery information ........................................................................................ 137
Upper thread..................................................................................................................... 137
Bobbin thread ................................................................................................................... 138
Choosing the embroidery motif ......................................................................................... 138
Selecting the embroidery file format .................................................................................. 138
Embroidery test ................................................................................................................. 138
The size of the embroidery motif ....................................................................................... 138
Embroidering motifs by third-party providers ..................................................................... 139
Underlay stitches ............................................................................................................... 139
Satin or Leaf stich .............................................................................................................. 139
Step stitch ......................................................................................................................... 140
Connecting stitches ........................................................................................................... 140
13 Embroidering preparation .............................................................................................................. 141
13.1 Attaching the Module ........................................................................................................... 141
13.2 Preparing the machine .......................................................................................................... 142
Lowering the feed dog ...................................................................................................... 142
Selecting an embroidery motif ........................................................................................... 142
13.3 Embroidery foot .................................................................................................................... 143
Attaching the embroidery foot .......................................................................................... 143
Selecting the presser foot in the User Interface .................................................................. 143

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13.4 Needle and stitch plate.......................................................................................................... 144
Inserting the embroidery needle ........................................................................................ 144
Selecting the embroidery needle in the User Interface........................................................ 144
Selecting the needle type and the needle size .................................................................... 145
Attaching the stitch plate .................................................................................................. 145
Selecting the stitch plate in the User Interface.................................................................... 146
Thread-up command ......................................................................................................... 146
13.5 Embroidery hoop .................................................................................................................. 147
Overview Embroidery hoop selection ................................................................................. 147
Selecting the embroidery hoop .......................................................................................... 147
Tear-away stabilizers.......................................................................................................... 147
Cut-away stabilizers........................................................................................................... 147
Using adhesive spray ......................................................................................................... 148
Using spray starch ............................................................................................................. 148
Using iron-on interfacing ................................................................................................... 148
Using paper-backed adhesive stabilizer .............................................................................. 148
Using water-soluble stabilizer ............................................................................................ 148
Preparing the embroidery hoop ......................................................................................... 149
Attaching the hoop ........................................................................................................... 150
Overview Embroidery functions ......................................................................................... 150
Center the needle to the embroidery hoop ........................................................................ 151
Moving the hoop to the back ............................................................................................ 151
Moving the module for the sewing mode .......................................................................... 151
Grid on/off ........................................................................................................................ 152
Locating the center of the embroidery motif...................................................................... 152
Virtual positioning of the embroidery hoop........................................................................ 152
14 Setup Program ................................................................................................................................. 153
14.1 Adjusting the embroidery settings in the Setup Program ....................................................... 153
15 Creative embroidering .................................................................................................................... 154
15.1 Overview embroidering ......................................................................................................... 154
15.2 Selecting and changing the embroidery motif ....................................................................... 154
15.3 Checking the embroidery time and the embroidery motif size ............................................... 154
15.4 Regulating the speed ............................................................................................................ 155
15.5 Editing the embroidery motif................................................................................................. 155
Overview Editing embroidery motif.................................................................................... 155
Scaling up the embroidery motif view................................................................................ 155
Downsizing the embroidery motif view.............................................................................. 155
Moving the embroidery motif view .................................................................................... 156
Moving the embroidery motif in enlarged view.................................................................. 156
Moving the embroidery motif ............................................................................................ 156
Rotating motif ................................................................................................................... 157
Altering the embroidery motif size proportionally .............................................................. 157
Altering the embroidery motif size disproportionally .......................................................... 158
Mirroring embroidery motifs.............................................................................................. 158
Changing the stitch type ................................................................................................... 159
Altering the stitch density .................................................................................................. 159
Checking the size and the position of the embroidery motif ............................................. 160
Deleting an embroidery motif ............................................................................................ 161

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15.6 Creating lettering.................................................................................................................. 161
Overview embroidery alphabets......................................................................................... 161
Creating words/sentences.................................................................................................. 161
Editing words/sentences .................................................................................................... 162
15.7 Changing the colors of the embroidery motif ........................................................................ 163
Overview changing the color ............................................................................................. 163
Changing the colors .......................................................................................................... 163
Changing the thread brand ............................................................................................... 164
15.8 Embroidering the embroidery motif....................................................................................... 164
Overview Embroidery menu............................................................................................... 164
Adding basting stitches ..................................................................................................... 165
Moving the hoop............................................................................................................... 165
Embroidery sequence control when thread breaks ............................................................. 165
Cutting connecting stitches ............................................................................................... 166
Multi-colored embroidery motif on/off............................................................................... 166
Color indication................................................................................................................. 166
15.9 Free arm embroidering.......................................................................................................... 166
15.10 Administering embroidery motifs .......................................................................................... 167
Administering embroidery motifs....................................................................................... 167
Saving embroidery motifs in the personal memory............................................................. 168
Saving the embroidery motif on the BERNINA USB stick..................................................... 168
Overwriting the embroidery motif in the personal memory ................................................ 168
Overwriting the embroidery motif on the BERNINA USB stick............................................. 169
Importing stitch patterns ................................................................................................... 169
Loading an embroidery motif from the personal memory................................................... 170
Loading an embroidery motif from the BERNINA USB stick ................................................ 170
Deleting an embroidery motif from the personal memory .................................................. 170
Deleting an embroidery motif from the BERNINA USB stick................................................ 170
16 Embroidery....................................................................................................................................... 171
16.1 Embroidering via the button «Start/Stop» ............................................................................. 171
16.2 Increasing the embroidery speed ........................................................................................... 171
16.3 Adjusting the upper thread tension ....................................................................................... 171
16.4 Embroidering via the foot control.......................................................................................... 172
17 Attachment ...................................................................................................................................... 173
17.1 Maintencance and cleaning................................................................................................... 173
Cleaning the display .......................................................................................................... 173
Cleaning the feed dog....................................................................................................... 173
Cleaning the hook............................................................................................................. 173
Lubricating the hook ......................................................................................................... 174
17.2 Troubleshooting.................................................................................................................... 176
17.3 Error messages...................................................................................................................... 179
17.4 Storage and disposal ............................................................................................................. 183
Storing the machine .......................................................................................................... 183
Dispose of the machine ..................................................................................................... 183
17.5 Technical data....................................................................................................................... 184

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18 Overview stitch patterns ................................................................................................................ 185
18.1 Overview Stitch patterns ....................................................................................................... 185
Practical stitches ................................................................................................................ 185
Buttonholes....................................................................................................................... 185
Decorative stitches............................................................................................................. 185
18.2 Overview Embroidery motifs.................................................................................................. 188
Editing embroidery motifs.................................................................................................. 188
Quilt motifs ....................................................................................................................... 189
Embellishment................................................................................................................... 192
Flowers.............................................................................................................................. 193
Children ............................................................................................................................ 195
Borders and Lace ............................................................................................................... 197
Seasons ............................................................................................................................. 198
Sport ................................................................................................................................. 200
DesignWorks design .......................................................................................................... 201
Index................................................................................................................................................. 203

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 BERNINA 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 BERNINA 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 LV-1.
• 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 BERNINA 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 instruction manual
The instruction manual is supplied with the machine.
• Keep the instruction manual safe at a suitable place near the machine to have it at hand in case that you
need to look up something.
• If you pass the machine to a third party, always include the instruction manual.
Appropriate use
Your BERNINA 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.BERNINA
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.

My BERNINA
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1 My BERNINA
1.1 Introduction
On your BERNINA 770 QE you can sew, embroider and quilt. Delicate silk or satin fabrics as well as heavy-
weight linen, fleece and denim can be sewn without any problems with this machine. Numerous practical as
well as decorative stitches, buttonholes and embroidery motifs are at your disposal.
Additional to this instruction manual, three help programs are provided which will give you useful advice and
support at any time how to operate your BERNINA 770 QE.
The Tutorial gives information and explanations, covering various aspects of sewing, embroidering and the
different stitches.
The Creative Consultant informs you about decision support for sewing projects. After entering the kind of
fabric and the desired sewing project, suggestions concerning the suitable needle or the appropriate presser
foot are displayed.
The Help Program provides information about individual stitch patterns, functions and operations in the
user interface.
Further information
In addition to this instruction manual of your BERNINA 770 QE further information products are enclosed.
The latest version of your instruction manual as well as additional information in connection with the
machine and accessories can be found on our website http://www.bernina.com
1.2 BERNINA Quality control
All BERNINA machines are assembled with utmost care and are subjected to an extensive functionality test.
The integrated stitch counter therefore indicates that the machine has already sewn stitches, which were
performed exclusively for test purposes and quality control. The subsequent thorough cleaning does not
exclude the possibility that thread remnants may still be found in the machine.
1.3 Welcome to the world of BERNINA
«Made to create», is BERNINA's slogan. Not only our machines do support you to implement your ideas. On
top of that, our below mentioned opportunities also offer various inspirations and instructions for your
future projects as well as the option to exchange ideas with other sewing and embroidering enthusiasts. We
wish you lots of pleasrue doing that.
BERNINA YouTube Channel
On YouTube we offer a wide range of how-to videos and support concerning the most important functions
of our machines. Detailed explanations are also provided as for the various presser feet, so that your projects
will succeed completely.
http://www.youtube.com/BerninaInternational
Provided in the languages English and German.
inspiration – the sewing magazine
Are you looking for ideas, sewing patterns and instructions for great projects? In that case the BERNINA
magazine «inspiration» is exactly what you need. «inspiration» offers extraordinary sewing and embroidery
ideas four times a year. From seasonal fashion trends to trendy accessories and practical tips to decorate your
home in an original way.
http://www.bernina.com/inspiration
The magazine is available in the languages English, German, Dutch and French. Not available in all countries.

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BERNINA Blog
Fancy instructions, free sewing patterns and embroidery motifs as well as many new ideas: all this you can
find in the weekly blog by BERNINA. Our experts give valuable tips and explain step by step how you can
achieve the desired result. In the community you can upload your own projects and exchange experiences
and ideas with other sewing and embroidering enthusiasts.
http://www.bernina.com/blog
Provided in the languages English, German and Dutch.
BERNINA Social Media
Follow us on the social networking to learn more about events, thrilling projects as well as tips and tricks all
about sewing and embroidering. We will keep you informed and we are looking forward to presenting you
the one or the other highlight from the world of BERNINA.
http://www.bernina.com/social-media
1.4 Explanation of symbols
DANGER Labels a danger with a high risk which can lead to death or severe injury unless it is avoided.
WARNING Labels a danger with a medium risk which can lead to death or severe injury unless it is avoided.
CAUTION Designates a hazard with low risk that can cause minor or moderate injury if not avoided.
NOTICE Designates a hazard that can cause property damage if not avoided.
Tips given by BERNINA sewing experts can be found next to this symbol.
By means of illustration, sample pictures are used in this instruction manual. The machines and accessories
shown in the pictures do not necessarily correspond to the actual items delivered with your machine.

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1.5 Overview Machine
Overview front controls
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1 Quick reverse 6 Needle up/down
2 Thread cutter 7 Upper Multifunctional knob
3 Presser foot up/down 8 Lower Multifunctional knob
4 Start/Stop 9 Needle left/right
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Overview front
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1 Connection for embroidery module 7 Slide speed control
2 Bobbin cover 8 Thread take-up lever cover
3 Connection for accessory (optional accessory) 9 Thread take-up lever
4 Presser foot 10 Fixing screw
5 Needle threader 11 Connection for the slide-on table
6 Sewing light 12 Connection for Free Hand System

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Overview sideways
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1 Connection for foot control 7 Power switch
2 PC-connection 8 Connection for power cable
3 Spool pin 9 Magnet holder for touchscreen pen
4 Winding unit with thread cutter 10 Air vents
5 Swiveling spool pin 11 USB port
6 Handwheel 12 Feed dog up/down