Bernina 950 Industrial User manual
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IMPORTANT! SAFETY INSTRCTIONS
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Winding the lower thread
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Basic settings
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Practical stitches, decorative stitches
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Basic setting
Buttonhole knob 0
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Stitch converter 'l -20
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Feed-dog sewing
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Stitch width
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Stitch length
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Needle position
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Foot
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Practical sewing
I Embroidery with decorative stitches
Embroidery foot 6 (030)
Stitch converter: 1-20
Stitch selecto r: 9-20
Stitch width: 4
Stitch length: approx 1/2
Note
To reproduce the embroidery stitch in its full width on
fine fabrics, we recommend using backing paper or
stabilizer. Embroidery will also be enhanced if special
glossy rayon embroidery thread is used
The fine black lines indicate
that the pattern end is
com r ng
Examples of the pattern
repeat.
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Pattern repeat
The red line indicates the
beginning and end of a
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The thick black line indica-
tes the centre of a pattern
Couching
Cord, metal thread, wool
etc can be guided through
the hole in the embroidery
foot
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Practical sewing
Buttonhole
Bobbin case
When sewing buttonholes
thread the lower thread
through the hole in the
bobbin case
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Knob to 1
Machine sews first bead
forwards
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Knob to 5
Machine sews securing
stitches
Presser foot: 3 (452)
Thread: Machine or
embroidery thread
Needle: 80 - 70
Stitch selector: 0
Stitch converter:0
Stitch length: almost 0
Feed-dog: raised (sewing)
Buttonhole setting:
Buttonhole knob
Turn to position 1
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Knob to 2
Machine sews bartack
Note:
Only turn the knob when
the needle is not in the
fabric.
Adjust stitch length
Turn the knob to the right
until it locks.
The mark is now at the top
and the stitch lenqth is 0
Now make a half turn to
the left (mark at the bot-
tom) to give the basic set-
ting for the stitch length
Adjust stitch density to suit
the fabric: turn a little to
left for thick fabrics and a
little to right for fine
fabrics Always test sew
buttonholes on the fabric
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Sewing the buttonhole
Place the fabric under the
foot so that the edge of
the fabric lies in front oI
the foot.
Turn the handwheel to
move the needle to the
right stroke of the zig-zag,
i e to the centre of the
presser foot Positìon the
fabric so that the needle
goes in exactly at the
beginning oI the button-
hole Lower the foot and
follow the sequence
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Knob to 4
Machine sews bartack
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Knob to 3
Machine sews second bead
reverse
Cutting buttonholes open
Cut f rom the ends towards
the centre.
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Use gimp for stretchy
fabrics so that the button-
hole does not distort
Practical sewing
Knotting the cord-ends
Pullthe loop into the but-
tonhole and take the ends
of the cord through to the
wrong side and knot
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Buttonhole foot w¡th slide*
Presser foot: 3B
Placing the cord
Place the cord over the
centre stem of the foot
Thread: Machine or
embroidery thread
Needle: B0 - 70
Stitch selector: 0
Stitch converter:0
Stitch length: almost 0
Feed-dog: raised (sewing)
Sew buttonholes as
described on page 14.
Silde foot with gimp cord
Guide the cord under the
foot and hook it over the
prong on the back of the
foot.
Bring the cord under the
foot, insert both ends into
the front retaining slots
and cut.
The cord is automatically
oversewn when you sew
the buttonhole
Sewing the buttonhole
Take both ends under the
foot to the rear
Lower the foot and check
whether the cord slides
easily Sew the buttonhole
as described above, hol-
ding the cord lìghtly
Marking the length
After sewing the first
bead, udjust the red slide
on the side of the foot to
the length of the bead
All f u rther button holes
will now be sewn to this
length
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Practical sewing
Blind hem
Preparation
Prepare the hem as for
hand sewing, ie neaten
the raw edge, baste and
press Use fine thread for
fine fabrics
Folding the hem
Va ri-Overlock
Blind hem foot (016)
Stitch converter: 1 -20
Stitch selector:2
Stitch width: 2 1/2
Stitch length: 21l2
Needle position: right
Sewing test
Sew slowly until the need-
le moves to the left Turn
the handwheel to check
that the needle catches
the edge of the fabric
lf necessary, correct the
stitch width
Overlock foot 470
Stitch converter: '1 -20
Stitch selector: 7
Stitch width: 4
Stitch length: '1 -2
Needle position: right
Tip
Hold the fabric back slight-
ly while sewing and guide
the folded edge evenly
along the guide on the
foot Lo avoid uneven stit-
ches
Stretchy overlock seam
for fine, soft knits, e g silk jersey, tricot, etc
The overlock stitch is ideal for neatening and sewing
seams and hems in one operation The needle should
just go over the edge of the fabric for neatening
Note:
Use a perfect needle!
Blunt needles will damage
the loops and cause holes.
Sewing in zips
Darning
Zipfoot 4(OO7) / 14
Basic settings
Stitch width: 0
Stitch length: 1 112 - 2
Needle position: right or
left accordingly
Preparation
Baste the zip seam, press open ¿nd then unpick Baste
the closed zip so that the pressed edges remain together
and cover the zip teeth
Sewing in the zip
Select the appropriate left or right needle position and
sew To sew past the zip pull, leave the needle in the
fabric, raise the presser foot and push the zip pull behind
the foot Lower the f oot and continue sewìng
Darning foot 9 (285)
Basic settings
Stitch width: 0
Stitch length: 0
Feed-dog: lowered (Darninq)
Recommendation
Use a darning ring to tauten the fabric
evenly Hold the ring lightly and move it
gently backwards and forwards
Use darning or fine thread
Adjust the upper thread tension so that
no knots are formed on either side of the
darn
Practical sewing
Note:
After darning is completed,
raise the feed-dog and
return the tension to its
normal position.
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Sew a series of rows over
the hole
Turn the ring by 1/4 and
sew over the previously
sewn rows
Turn the ring by 1/4 and
cover again with rows but
not quite so densely
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Cleaning, Lubricating
ATTENTION: refer to safety instructions
Maintenance
Using the screwdriver
press the two screws down
and make a half turn to
the right (bayonet fixing)
Lift the cover off
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Lubricating the machine
Use N¡lobil oil, DTE Heavy or Medium or
similar Lubricate the following points
after approx 50 sewing hours:
1. 5 oil bearings on the thread take-up
and needle bar drive
2. Cam block
3. Screw wheel, excenter
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Lubricating the hook
Use Velocite 'l 0 oil or simi-
lar Pull the lever out and
turn the handwheel until
the lubricating point on
the hook is visible Oil this
point daily
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Cleaning the feed-dog
Remove the stitch plate
from tìme to time and use
the brush or a blower to
clean the feed-dog and
underside of the stitch
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