Bernina Funlock 009DCC User manual

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OWNER’S WORKBOOK
Cover & Chain Stitch

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SECTION A
Cover & Chain Stitch
Machine Set-Up
• Identifying the serger parts – Owner’s manual pg__
• Attaching the Foot Control and Power Cord – Owner's manual pg.____
• Assembling thread stand – Owner's manual pg.___
• Power Switch – Owner's manual pg.___
• Light Switch – Owner's manual pg.___
• Loopers – what are they? – Owner's manual pg.___
• The Looper Cover – Owner's manual pg.___
• Cover/Chain Stitch Foot
- Wider for better fabric feeding
- Floating toes level the foot for easier fabric feeding
- Closed holes with no thread outlet complete the threading path
Threads
Owner's manual pg.___
• Types to use
• The importance of quality threads
Needles
Owner's manual pg.___
• Always start with a new needle
• Match the needle to the fabric and thread – Owner's manual pg.___
• Change the needle often; using the needle inserter
• Loosening/re-tightening needle screws
Threading
Owner's manual pg.___
• Cone Holders and Spool Caps
- Holders used for large cones of serger thread
- Turn the cone upside down for the larger based cone threads.
- Caps used for “normal” sewing thread and decorative thread spools
• Raise the presser foot when threading
• Turn tension knobs to 1 when threading
• The threading paths – Owner's manual pg.___
• Use the road map inside the looper cover as a quick reference guide.
• Threading the first thread guide on all threads – Owner's manual pg.___. Lock thread into guide.
• Cover Stitch Threading Order –
- First – Cover Stitch Looper (Purple)
- Second – Right Needle (Green)
- Third – Left Needle (Yellow)

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• Chain Stitch Threading Order –
- First – Chain Stitch Looper (Purple)
- Second – Left Needle (Yellow)
Test Sewing
Owner's manual pg.___
• Always start and end stitching on fabric.
• Lift the entire presser foot by the handle at the back.
• Place fabric under presser foot; lower presser foot.
• Turn the handwheel counterclockwise for the first stitch. Continue sewing; stop at the end of the fabric.
• When stitching is completed, turn the handwheel counterclockwise to lower the needles to their lowest
positions.
• Then turn the handwheel clockwise to raise the needles to their highest position; this releases the
needle threads from the looper.
• Raise the presser foot; remove work.
• Use the thread cutter to cut the thread chain.
Cleaning and Oiling
Owner's manual pg.___
• Clip all threads at the thread guide support.
• Raise presser foot.
• Turn all tension knobs to 1.
• Gently pull threads from serger. Always remove threads in the direction of sewing. If you encounter any
resistance, stop and rotate the handwheel slightly to release the threads from the loopers.
• Open the looper cover and side door.
• Using a vacuum cleaner adapter or a 1” cosmetic brush, remove all lint and fluff from the loopers and
feed dog areas of the machine.
• Following the oiling guide inside the looper cover, place a drop of oil on each of the two oiling points.
• Remove old needles and replace them with new.

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COVER STITCH
Owner’s manual pg.___
• Following the instructions in the manual (page ___), thread the serger for cover stitch using thread
colors to match the color-coded threading path on the serger (use blue thread for purple markings).
• Center the fabric under the presser foot. Lift the presser foot and place the fabric completely
under the foot.
• Turn the handwheel clockwise for the first stitch.
• Serge to the end of the fabric.
• At the end of the stitching, turn the handwheel counterclockwise until the needles are at their lowest
position. Then turn the handwheel clockwise until the needles are at their highest position to release
the threads from the looper.
• Raise the presser foot and carefully remove the work.
• Cut the thread using the thread cutter.
• Examine the serger stitch formation and compare it to the stitch graphic on page__ of the Owner's
manual.
• Read the tension adjustments information on page__ of the Owner's manual for information about
the stitch formation and correcting any stitch irregularities.
• Make any necessary tension adjustments and serge another row of stitching.
• Trim and mount the sample.
Fabric: Firm fabric, 3” x 6”
Needle: 80/12 Universal
Thread: 3 cones of serger thread
(yellow,green,blue)
Presser Foot: Coverstitch

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MOCK FLAT FELLED SEAM
Owner’s manual pg.___
• Following the instructions in the manual (page ___), thread the serger for cover stitch
using thread colors to match the color-coded threading path on the serger (use blue
for purple markings).
• Fold the fabric to form a ½” tuck lengthwise through the center of the fabric.
• Center the fabric under the presser foot. Lift the presser foot and place the fabric completely
under the foot, with the bulk of the fold to the left. Align the folded edge with the inside of the
right floating toe of the presser foot.
• Coverstitch, forming a tuck along the edge of the fabric. Serge to the end of the fabric.
• At the end of the stitching, turn the handwheel counterclockwise until the needles are at their
lowest position. Then turn the handwheel clockwise until the needles are at their highest
position to release the threads from the looper.
• Raise the presser foot and carefully remove the work. Cut the thread using the thread cutter.
• Trim and mount the sample.
Fabric: Medium weight cotton twill, 4” x 6”
Needle: 80/12 Universal
Thread: 3 cones of serger thread
Presser Foot: Coverstitch