Bernina 807 / 810 / 817 Owner's Manual
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1. My BERNINA Guide 807 817 Table of contents Page Appliqu 43 Appliqu with pre embroidered material 48 Attachment table Model 807 only 9 Automatic stitches 6 Basting 26 Blind hem stitch 25 Bobbin and bobbin case Model 807 810 5 Bobbin and bobbin case Model 817 6 Borders 2 Border scalloped 44 Border with reinforcing cord 45 Breakdowns 51 Buttonholes 27 28 Buttonholes with cord 28 Changing the presser feet 9 Cleaning and oiling Model 807 810 52 Cleaning and oiling Model 817 54 Corded buttonholes 28 Darning fine socks 31 Darning material with the automatic 29 Darning material 30 Darning sleeves 31 Darning terry toweling 33 Darning woollens 33 Double hemstitch needle 48 Double needle 46 Edgings 23 Elastic tape 22 Elastic thread sewing 24 Electrical connection Model 807 810 4 Electrical connection Model 817 5 Faults 51 Finishing edges 14 Finishing seams 15 Flat seam 19 Gatherer Gathering of material Hemmer Hemstitching Hemstitch needle Highly elastic seams Inserting the bobbin Inserting zips Lace in material Lace on tricot Lap hemmer Looping Lowering drop feed control Lycra seams Marking Material gathering Material patching Monograms Needle position Needle table Normal gathering Qiling Model 807 810 Oiling Model 817 Overlock Patching material Patching tricot Perforating Pintucking Plain stitching Quick seam Reverse sewing Ruffling Satin stitch Satin stitch2. a be e Multi coloured applique work NAN r The lower part 1 Only this part of the applique ma terial should be tacked on Sew around Where the colours overlap use straight stitch and zigzag the other contours 2 Pointed corner Stop sewing 2 cm in front of the corner Then turn back zigzag while sewing on 0 Raise presser foot and turn the material Set zigzag onto 1 again and care fully continue sewing 2 Trim away surplus applique mate rial cutting as closely as possible to zigzag stitches Where a straight stitch has been used leave 1 2 cm beyond stitches SAAN 3 Blunt corner Sew until the needle is in the middle of the angle Then sew out from centre replacing the needie in the middie after every stitch raising the presser foot and turning the work slightly Curves Using the same method as for blunt comers 3 When covering the contours leave the straight stitched edge uncovered This will be covered again by the next part Top part Complete in the usual man ner for applique work Applique work 43 Satin Stitch embroidery Embroidery foot 030 Needle 80 Thread Embroidery thread No 30 Stitch width 4 Stitch length Satin Stitch Automatic zigzag WWW 1 Needle position centre Drop feed control sewing Remember the following when embroidering over satin stitch a
3. paper as this is too soft Typewriting paper is excellent 16 Hems on Jersey material Zigzag foot 000 Needle 80 70 Thread 30 or 50 Hems for Jersey underwear Needle position centre Automatic zigzag WWW 1 Dropfeedcontrol sewing Single turned in hems Stitch width 3 Stitch length Wa Double turned in hems Stitch width Dh Stitch length 1 The Waving of Jersey To prevent the Jersey from waving guide an extra thread inside the zigzag Not only for hems but whenever jersey stretches e g patching oversewing etc Press with a damp cloth before remov ing the extra thread How to hold the extra thread Not like this because you obscure your view of the work But like this This way the view is clear and the work can be guided easily Important Hold the thread slightly taut while sew ing and the Jersey will not stretch so much The thread can also be guided through the hole in the needle plate like pintuck cord Especially useful for a large patch Patching Jersey Zigzag foot 000 Needle 80 70 Thread 30 or 50 Patching Jersey Stitch width about 3 Stitch length 11 Needle position centre Automatic zigzag WWW 1 Drop feed control sewing Baste the new piece on to the right side of the work then sew it on first with the zigzag just covering the edge then a second time one presser foot
4. Needie 80 70 Thread 30 or 50 Elastic Band Stitch width 3 Stitch length 1 1 Needle position centre Automatic zigzag WWW 1 Dropfeed control sewing Do not pull the elastic while sewing The zigzag stitch stretches as much as the elastic The easiest way when sewing Jer sey Is to gather It up first sewing long straight stitches then draw the under thread and pull work up to desired length After this pin on the elastic and sew it with zigzag Trim off surplus material on the wrong side Hold the scissors correctly Shell Edging Stitch width 4 Stitch length 1 Needle position centre Automatic Blindstitch 2 Drop feed control sewing Place folded edge to the left as for quick seam Lace on Jersey Stitch width 1 2 Stitch length Va 1a Needle position centre Automatic zigzag Ww 1 Dropfeed control sewing Pin or baste lace on and sewstraight on with zigzag Trim off surplus on wrong side along zigzag Hold the scissors correctly So a AW Edgings Zigzag toot 000 Needle 80 70 Thread 50 Lace and insertion in material Needle position centre Automatic zigzag WWW 1 Dropf ed control sewing 1st run Stitch width 0 Stitch length about 1 Pin in lace baste it and sew on with straight stitch 2nd run Stitch width 112 213 according to lace Stitch length about s s Fo
5. Satin stitch embroidery Scalloping y BLISPorSBRSSoaTsRVVSuSsssRe aga 13 16 ry 14 10 44 Page Scissors holding 18 Seam finishing 15 Seams for knitted fabrics 19 Securing threads 14 Setting stitch length 14 Sewing lamp Model 807 810 4 Sewing lamp Model 817 5 Sewing elastic thread 24 Sewing on buttons 34 Shell hem 22 Shell hemmer 39 Stretch seam 20 Stretch stitch for hems on tricot underwear 20 Straight stitching 14 Tailor tacking 36 Terry towelling darning 33 Thread correct holding 13 Thread cutter 9 Thread table 6 Thread tension 8 Threading upper thread 8 Trellis work with metallic thread 40 Tricot hems 17 Tricot seams 19 Tricot patching Unpacking and packing Model 807 810 4 Vari Overlock 21 Waving of tricot 17 Winding lower thread 7 Wool darning 33 Wrapping 15 Zigzag sewing 15 Zip insertion 35 and fancy stitches Model 807 810 Free arm zigzag sewing machine with built in plain Model 817 Flat bed sewing machine with built in plain and fancy stitches General information Max zigzag width Stitch distribution Max forward stitch length Max reverse stitch length Presser foot lift Passage space Size of baseplate Shuttle system Bobbin capacity Needle system Thread tension Winder Motor Sewing lamp built in Number of stitches Weight of machine 807 45mm left center right 4mm 2mm 65mm 110200 mm 355 x 182 mm 807 810 non stick ce
6. width from the first seam For cotton Jersey use the extra thread to avoid waving Afterwards cut the damaged piece out on the wrong side Hold the scissors correctly Whenever possible make the patches in round shapes Hi How to hold the scissors Whenever you have to trim close to a zigzag the scissors should not be held like this with the backs of the hands towards you There is a risk that you might cut into the stitches When square patches are unavoidable at least the corners should be rounded This way is much easier Palm of the hand towards you holding the scissors quite flat Cut only with the tips of the scissors The thumb of the left hand should be close to the seam just where the scissors are cutting Elastic seams on Jersey Zigzag foot 000 Needle 80 70 Thread 30 Four important points when sewing Jersey 1 Baste always with darning thread 2 Use only a perfect needle A blunt needle leaves holes Use fine mercerised thread Press each seam after sewing and not all seams together when the work is Completed es Quick seam e 3 3 c o Seams tor knitted fabrics Seams on Jersey Needle position centre Dropfeedcontrol sewing Automatic zigzag WWW 1 except for quick seam Quick seam Stitch width 3 4 Stitch length 2 1 Automatic Blinds
7. con tinue sewing carefully Pull on the loop until the foot no longer lies on the cor ner To make loop disappear pull the ends of the cord See diagram Push corner stitch over the corner and con tinue sewing 2nd run Stitch width 212 3 Stitch length 1 12 Oversew edge with zigzag At the same time guide through pearl cord No 8 three to five ply taking care that it nei ther slides over nor under the edge tt P Narrow border tst run Foot Embroidery foot Stitch width 1 gt Stitch length kA Needle position centre Draw pearl yarn No 5 or 8 according to material through the hole of the em broidery foot Sew seam with satin stitch Cut surplus material away carefully 2nd run Foot Small buttonhole foot Stitch width 2 3 according to material Stitch length almost 0 Needle position centre Now completely cover the first satin stitch seam with a second Lay the work under the foot in such a way that the satin stitch seam is in the left groove of the foot Place the cord mostly 1 ply into the right hand groove of the foot In this way the yarn is joined exactly to the edge Make the corner in the same way as with the wide border Double needle Ly X f Mr A Embroidery foot 030 Thread i ih h Embroidery thread L fi No 30 or 50 ESTI Double needle When threading through the thread ten These spec
8. ex pert please take along accessories and foot starter 51 Cleaning and oiling mose 207 s10 If the machine has been standing in a cold room it should be brought into a warm room about an hour before use so that it can warm up to room tem perature and the oil in the bearings will again become fluid Cleaning the machine During sewing pieces of thread and fluff collect under the needle plate and around the hook The cover plate of the free arm should be removed from time to time so that the sewing fluff can be cleaned away Cleaning and oiling the hook Remove bobbin case With the forefinger of the fight hand press latch to the left The locking bridge together with the hook race cover now be turned down Take off cover plate from free arm Remove presser foot or needle open hinged cover Then hold the cover plate with the left hand press the release lever at the same time with the forefinger of the right hand Now the hook can be taken out and the hook race cleaned with a small brush and cotton duster Never use hard tools such as screwdrivers and scissors for removing thread particles After removing the cover the feed dog is free and can then be properly cleaned as also can the lower side of the needle plate on the arm cover Alter cleaning pour a few drops of oil into the shuttle race Insert the shuttle again with the left hand Lock the bridge together with the shultle rac
9. not place the forefinger par allel to the thumb otherwise the move Incorrect This way is incorrect as ment of your hand will be restricted pressure on the work will result Working sequence Preparation Trace design on the wrong side of the material with the aid of special tracing paper See that the motive is in reverse The design can also be traced onto iron on Vilene and the Vilene ironed on to the wrong side of the material Especially recom mended for rough and irregularly wo ven fabrics are difficult to draw on If a design that is to be used often trace on thin Vilene and then transfer it onto the material Vilene can be tacked on to a garment to stiffen it if desired Ast run Stitch width 3 1 Stitch length Y Vs Tack material for applique onto the right side 1 Sew along the traced lines on the wrong side 2 Turn to right side and cut away neatly along the sewn lines any surplus applique material At the same time remove the frame Hold scissors cor rectly 2nd run Stitch width 11 2 Stitch length almost 0 Cover the cut edge on the right side with Satin Stitch Sew corners and small curves stitch by stitch using hand wheel Finish by tracing the lines through that were not appliqued and sew from the right side H i Sewing the corners 1 Rectangular corner Put the needle on the outer edge turn the work and continue sewing The corner will now
10. release Lett center right adjusting knob needle position Zigzag adjusting knob Stitch length adjustment stitch length lever Drop feed control Fast Slow Sewing motor control Free arm Base plate Hinged cover Carrying handie eronnon a 10 Base plate Needle plate Sewing foot Needie clamp Thread regulator Light cover Light switch Take up lever Bobbin winder tension Thread tension discs and slot Tension indicator window 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 22 Tension centering wheel Pattern selector Bobbin winder spindle Handwheel Handwheel release Needle position control knob Knob for setting zigzag Stitch length regulator Control knob for drop teed Needle plate slide Unpacking and packing the machine moseisor s10 Model 807 Sewing machine foot control and table are housed in the case To take the machine out of the case place it upright on a table When locks are opened one side of the case can be pulled down The machine can now be placed without difficulty wherever it is needed Model 810 For protection against dust we have a cover made from reenforced material which also has a side pocket for the instruction book My Bernina Guide The container which can be fitted on the free arm is used to house the foot control unit cable and the box of accessories Connecting to supply Warning First compare voltage specified on machi
11. the same as for the satin stitch Page 10 So that the loop of the inserted cord Lay the cord to be inserted to the left will reinforce the buttonhole where the of the needle so that when the sewing button will pull place the work to be foot is lowered it will be in the left hand sewn so that the edge of the material groove of the foot Sew satin stitch for lies in front of the sewing foot and not the first bead Finish first bead with behind needle in work and to right of the cord and lift foot How to sew the buttonhole with reinforcing cord Set machine Lower needle to the raised foot and make sure that it is in the cen tre If not do one stitch by turning the hand wheel towards you bringing the needle to the centre Under no cir cumstances should the zigzag or needle position be changed Place the work to be sewn under the foot and set the needle exactly at the beginning of the buttonhole Do not lower the foot yet b gt SS Hold cord in left hand and turn work clockwise with right hand until cords are parallel Lower foot so that first bead now lies under right hand groove of foot Continue sewing as described Patching material Zigzag foot 000 Needle 80 70 Thread 50 rA Modern Darning with running stitch Stitch width 4 Stitch length almost 0 Needle position centre Automatic Running stitch 3 Drop feed control sewing Always un
12. the area of the hole taut over the hoop Thumb on extreme point of free arm 31 Dear Bernina Customer We are sure you will enjoy your Bernina even more now that you have learned how to use it This modern machine has an enormous potential The second half of your Bernina book describes supplementary jobs that can be carried out on the Bernina Some of them require extra accessories which are provided against additional sost Your Bernina dealer will be glad to help Darning with wool Wool darning foot 272 Needle 80 70 Thread 50 For Terry Cloth 4 use 4 strands of untwisted thread S9 instead of wool Darning of Woollens and J Terry Cloth towels Stitch width 3 4 Stitch length 0 Automatic zigzag WWW 1 Drop feed control lowered Thread machine with matching thread Lay the wool in the slot of the presser foot The wool will then be guided automatically J 1st run Applying the wool Start the work on the left a little above the hole Stitch down the wool with one or two stitches and leave the needle down Hold the area to be mended correctly Do not push the work to and fro on the machine but hold it taut while you guide When applying the wool bear the following points in mind Do not make too deep a curve at the ends or the threads will be too far apart Apply the wool threads close togeth er over the hole they may ev
13. Helanca Crimplene etc Stitch width 11 Stitch length 2 s Automatic Stretch seam 5 Needle position centre Drop feed control On sewing Sew tacked seam Lay the work under the presser foot in such a way that the somewhat wider zigzag stitch is direct ed towards the cut edge Press seam open and if necessary neaten Stretch seam as hem only for Jersey underwear Stitch width 344 Stitch length approx 3 Automatic Stretch seam 5 Needle position centre Drop feed control On sewing Iron hem Do not turn under the edge Measure depth of hem and then sew Lay the work under the presser foot so that the somewhat wider zigzag stitch is directed towards the edge of the hem Finish by cutting away surplus fabric on the sewn edge 20 Vari Overlock Overlock foot 470 Needle 80 70 Sewing thread depeding on type of material The following point must be observed with overlock sewing Please set automatic adjustment lever 13 exactly to overlock symbol No 6 Synthetic fabrics should always be sewn with a synthetic thread AVAVAAVAVAYAVAVAYY VA VV yyy Overlock seam Stitch width 418 4 only Stitch length 19 1 1 2 Automatic unit overlock 6 Needle position right Feed dog at sew The overlock seam is used for sewing together and trimming Warning material edge must lie to the right 21 Zigzag foot 000
14. Zigzag sewing Set zigzag width according to work and material Finishing Edges Stitch width Stitch length Needle position Automatic 2 4 1 2 centre zigzag WWW 1 Drop feed control sewing Guide the cut edge under the centre of the foot so that the needle actually goes once into the material and once outside As a general rule the following is valid zigzag not too wide stitch length not too long First trim the edge neatly If you guide the work like this From the front close to the foot fingers on the edge you will easily get a neat finish Automatic stitches Re Titan Satin Stitch Close zigzag Stitch width 4 1 2 Stitch length almost 0 Needle position centre Automatic zigzag WWW 1 Dropfeed control sewing The satin stitch spacing can be accurately set by turning the stitch adjustment knob 19 from stop 0 to the left direction of arrow See also page 10 Zigzag foot 000 Needle 80 70 Embroidery thread 30 c 7 Automatic i Pull lever 13 to right and set it next to desired pattern When doing this do not leave the needle down in the material Stitch width 4 Stitch length 1 Needle position centre Drop feed control sewing Paper underlay when needed When embroidering it is advisable to lay paper underneath to prevent the material from puckering Do not use tissue
15. cure the sewing table the lever must be turned to the right in the direction of the arrow Use the correct presser foot for each type of work Only in this way will you achieve easy and perfect work The pa tented Bernina presser foot clamping lever permits quick and easy changes The Bernina principle Just clip it onl The work is done in no time Raise presser foot by using lifting lever Loosen clamping lever and release presser foot Fix the required presser foot on and push lever downwards The presser foot is secured and the machine is ready for sewing Only Bernina has this advantage Satin Stitch Zigzag Sewing Plain stitching Needle position centre Zigzag width Stitch length AS 2 25 3 35 4 gt Sed mis te Leon ee 3 re MEE RE hog bee aa 1 Sia ine CR Zigzag sewing Setting the zigzag spacing knob 18 The line on zigzag 18 allows the stitch spacing to be read on the scale at the back For straight stitching the knob pointer is at O If the knob is turned to the right from 0 to 4 the needle displacement becomes greater The higher the number the wider the zig zag stitch The knob may be moved while sewing but when the machine is stationary only if the needle Is out of the material Satin stitch spacing Thin l The satin stitch spacing can be accu rately adjusted with the stitch length adjusting knob 19 Turn knob 19 clockwise to the rig
16. derlay a fine fabric Sew 2 5 rows of running stitch according to the type of material Patching with running stitch Needle position centre Drop feed control sewing Ast run Stitch width 1 2 Stitch length 11 a Automatic zigzag WWW 1 Do not cut oft damaged part but baste the new patch on right side of work and sew it on with a small zigzag 2nd run Stitchwidth 4 Stitch length almost 0 Automatic Running stitch 3 Now sew over patch edge with running stitch Take care to oversew edges cor rectly 3rd run Stitch width 0 Stitch length 1 Automatic straight stitch 0 Along inner edge of running stitch sew a straight stitch Cut away damaged part Straight stitch makes the trimming much more easy panne Oversew edges correctly See diagram Running stitch should not overlap the edges EJ Darning Small darning foot 285 Needle 80 70 Thread 50 Darning material Stitch width Stitch length 0 Automatic straight stitch 0 Drop feed control lowered Doane WANN MT L ooon How to darn correctly Make the turning points of each row blunt or the stitching will draw little holes at the ends Beginners may pre fer the L or M movement Take care not to get circles The quick mastering of this work de pends on regular guiding Therefore Hold the hoop correctly Alwa
17. e cover making sure that the spring snaps back into position Test by turn ing the handwheel as a preacautionary measure Replace arm cover and ro screw tightly When the bobbin case is inserted the hinged shuttle cover can be closed Removing frame cover Model 807 The frame cover is raised slightly under spring tension by pressing the release knob see illustration and can easily be removed Important note safety regulations BEAB OSHA and so on Please observe the sewing position while sewing The moving needle is a source of danger danger of injury to fingers The sewing machine should be disconnected from the power supply by pulling out the plug from the socket when changing the light bulb the needle presser foot bobbin or needle plate when stopping work without supervision and during servicing cleaning Cleaning and oiling Model 817 Cleaning and oiling the hook Tilt head of machine to the back Remove bobbin case With thumb of left hand press latch to the left The locking bridge together with the hook race cover can now be turned down Now the hook can be taken out and the hook race cleaned with a small brush and cotton duster Never use hard tools such as screwdrivers and scissors for removing thread particles After cleaning pour a few drops of oil Into the shuttle race Insert the shuttle again with the left hand Lock the bridge together with the shuttle
18. e longer the stitch the tighter the gather For tight gathering the upper piece of material can be pulled a little Applique work Embroidery foot 030 Needles 80 70 Thread Embroidery thread No 50 zigzag WWW 1 centre Automatic Needle position Drop feed control sewing Gulding the work You may work with or without the frame however taut material can be guided more easily Important The machine feeds automa tically but only in a straight line For curves the work must be guided by hand i e the frame or the material must be lightly held by one or both hands and should not be pressed onto the sewing table Guiding with the frame The left hand Guiding without frame You can only must hold the frame steady because guide the work if it is held lightly often the frame is guided during sew Nevertheless it is essential to hold the ing with this hand only material itself rather taut This is the only way the work can be turned as the design requires Correct Place thumbs under the mate rial Make a fold if the piece of work is large see diagram Guide near the presser foot First put your hand in the position as when darning Then draw forefinger back to the inner edge of the frame Extend the middle and rings fingers Your hand now has complete contro of the frame and the best possible free dom of movement Notice Do
19. eedle stitch through the previously pierced hole and continue sewing Do not hold the sewing work back VAAN NN vin 0 Fancy Hemstitching a FRSA 5 i at Stitch width 13 4 H Stitch length 1 a Soli Automatic Blindstitch FVV 2 rea 3 IB g Worked in the same way as the zigzag f LB 9j hemstitching gt ode MIER i iIe gi LB S a rg Monograms Without foot Needle 80 70 Thread Embroidery thread 50 Stitch width 4 2 Stitch length 0 Automatic zigzag WWW 1 Needle position centre Drop feed control Lowered Stretch the material tightly in the frame as the work is to be carried out without a foot Important Lower the foot lever just the same as usual otherwise the top thread tension will remain open and unattractive work will result If the botton thread is drawn through the finger of the bobbin case the work will run more smoothly as with button hole sewing Method Bring up the bottom thread through the material sew a few straight stitches and cut the thread ends Set zigzag Place needle ready to begin and make a test stitch The drawn line must be in the middle of the zigzag Move the frame as through wanting to write with it Do not stop turning frame until the monogram Is complete Guiding the work Hold frame as when darning Do not move fingers while working as jerky movements produce uneven monograms To produce a p
20. en lie slightly over one another Always move work sideways left to right and vice versa 2nd run Oversewing the threads Cut the wool at the presser foot Hold work again as before Now sew across the new wool threads with zigzag The zigzag rows should not overlap nor lie apart from one another Model 807 810 only Sewing on buttons Button presser foot 152 Needle 80 Mercerised sewing thread 50 or embroidery thread 30 Sewing the button on Slide piece of work under the presser The zigzag width is nearly always 3 4 i Stitch width 3 4 foot Place button on marked spot and as the distance between the holes is i Stitch length 0 let needle into the left hole Then lower usually the same with the exception of Hi Needle position left presser foot decorative buttons Automatic zigzag WW 1 Drop feed control lowered Every zigzag presser foot can be used for button sewing However those who sew buttons on ofton will find the button presser foot superior The wide gap in front allows a clear view Turn hand wheel until needle is in its highest position Adjust zigzag width and make a trial stitch turning hand wheel by hand You will then see wheth er the width of the zigzag is correct If necessary adjust zigzag Now sew If a shank is eee lay a daring the button on Less stitches are needed needle on the button and sew over it Method for lig
21. erfect monogram a great deal depends on how the frame is held The more securely the work is held the better the result Important Allow the machine to run rather quickly however the frame should be guided slowly and steadily 50 How to avoid breakdowns most breakdowns are caused by incorrect handling of the machine If breakdowns do occur then examine whether a the needle is inserted properly the flat side of the needle must be at the back b the correct needle is being used see needle and thread table c the machine is cleaned properly Lift free arm cover plate and remove sewing lint d the hook race is clean and oiled e there are pieces of thread caught between the thread tension discs or under the bobbin case spring 1 hand wheel is secured properly 2 It the upper thread breaks Can have the following causes a top thread is too tight b use of inferior needles buy them preferably from a Bernina dealer c needle inserted wrongly Flat side must be at the back d the needle is blunt or crooked 8 poor quality or knotted thread Thread has dried out due to long storage f the needle plate hole is pitted by needle and needs repolishing bring free arm cover plate resp needle plate to authorized Bernina dealer g hook point is damaged call authoriz ed Bernina dealer 3 If bottom thread breaks Can have the following causes a the bo
22. ft hand and remove the bobbin case The insertion of the bobbin case is carried out in the same manner The presser foot with the white plate is a Bernina innovation Set the needle with the handwheel high enough so that the eye of the needle is In front of the white surface The eye becomes much more clearly visible and threading is thereby made considerably simpler or Winding of thread on bobbin Release handwheel hold handwheel with the left hand Release handwheel with the right hand by turning the knur led screw Place bobbin on winder spindle and press to the right The winder is then switched on Draw thread from the reel clockwise round the pre tensioning device 9 and from there as shown in the picture take to the mounted bobbin Start motor with the foot starter When the bobbin is full the winding process stops automatically Switch off motor remove bobbin and push winder spindle back to left Then re tighten knurled screw on handwheel Inserting the bobbin Insertion of bobbin into the bobbin case When the bobbin is in the case make sure that the thread unwinds in the direction of the arrow Draw thread through slot and then un der tension spring Do not hold the bobbin The bobbin must turn in the di rection of the arrow when unwinding Insertion of the bobbin case into the hook Raise needle to top position by turning the handwheel As whe
23. g to be able to reduce the speed of the machine Push the switch Now the machine runs with half the number of revolutions and the speed can easily be regulated Light switch By pressing switch the dazzle free light can be switched on and off Pull out light cover sideways to change the bulb Press bulb up wards turn anti clockwise and draw downwards To insert bulb turn it clockwise Lamp 15 Watt mode 807 810 Bobbin and Case Removing the bobbin case t Open hinged bobbin case cover Turn hand wheel towards you until the needle is in its highest position Open the hinged latch with thumb and forefinger of the left hand and remove the bobbin case The insertion of the bobbin case is carried out in the same manner Bobbin and Case mosis 7 Needle and thread table Removing the bobbin case very tine fine medium strong large Needie system 705 B 60 70 80 90 100 Mercerised sewing thread 3 ply 50 50 40 40 Darning thread 2 ply 50 30 50 50 Correct choice of needle and thread Use only needle system 705 B for Ber nina sewing machines 807 810 and 817 Please ensure that the needle and thread used conform to the table above The usual needies for sewing are numbers 80 90 and 100 while those for darning are numbers 70 and 80 Open stitch plate slide Turn hand wheel towards you until needle reaches highest point Open the hinged latch with thumb and forefinger of the le
24. ht until it stops The marker line on the knob is vertical stitch length 0 You can then adjust the satin stitch spacing depending on material and thread by turning the knob to the left The various plain stitches which can be sewn with the Bernina Models 807 810 or 817 Overlock 6 NANNAN Stretch stitch 5 Universal stitch 4 Running stitch 3 Y Blind stitch 2 Zigzag stitch 1 Straight stitch 0 Buttonhole gauge Hem gauge Buttonhole gauge 2 Ruler Hem gauge The plastic gauge which is enclosed with the accessories can be used as a ruler as a hem gauge or as a gauge for marking the length of buttonholes Marking of buttonholes oe b Spacing from a Center center line semma Example For button with a diameter of 2 cm s a buttonhole with a length of 2 2 cm 0 is marked For spherical buttons a little bit more Marking the width of hems by means of the hem gauge 1 Some technical hints lean your left elbow on the table If you like to work as comfortably as possible we would advise you to observe the following points Place your Bernina far enough from the table edge about 5 inches for you to Sit exactly in front of the needle bar The mastering of your sewing depends ____4 only on how you guide the material The basic rules are therefore 1 Guide the material as close as possible fro
25. ht weight materials To finish Add a few more stitches than usual Lower drop feed control and set ma raise needle Set zigzag to 0 and sew chine Leave zigzag on 0 some fastening stitches 34 Inserting zips Zipper foot 007 Needle 80 Thread 30 Stitch width 0 Stitch length 1 2 Automatic straight stitch 0 Needle position according to side set left or right Drop feed control sewing The zip is basted in by short stitches so that the teeth are entirely covered by the material Open the zip before you sew it in Sew down each side from top to bottom once with the needle position right and once with the needle position left Hint The easiest way to insert a zip Sew seam first with a very long straight stitch or basting stitch then press open Damp if necessary Finish the edges then unpick the seam When stitches are very long they are easy to remove When inserted like this both sides remain even and are not distorted Tailor tacking Tailor tacking foot 419 Important preliminary 1 First set zigzag and put needle at highest position Only then attach pres ser foot to ensure needle is not da maged 2 Remove thread from the tension discs and thread round the selector lever 13as in diagramm When work is finished re place thread between the tension discs Needle thread according to material and colours Automatic zigzag WWW 1 Needle po
26. ial needles produce very SION make sure that one of the threads beautiful effects on delicate materials 90 left and the other right of the ten whether shades of one colour or differ S10 disc ent colours Adjustment Automatic As desired Needle position centre Drop feed control Sewing Double needle Stitch width 2 2 Stitch length 4 1 according to pattern 46 Pintucking Pintuck foot 028 Double needle nadl Thread 50 rl Koho ommel Stitch width 0 Stitch length about 1 2 Automatic straight stitch 0 Needle position centre Drop feed contral sewing To sew pintucks 2 top threads are need ed for double needle When threading the machine take care that the two threads are ont twisted together but bring them singly from take up lever to the needles The quickest way to set up the machine for pintucking Insert bobbin case Do not bring up lower thread yet Insert and thread the twin needle Thread the gimp through the hole in the needle plate the free arm cover can be removed for this and finally bring up the bottom thread and clip on the pintuck foot The gimp is threaded like this model 807 810 The gimp is threaded like this The regular spacing between the tucks is controlled automatically by the groo ves on the underside of the foot When embroidery is eventually to be sewn between tucks then a width of exactly 1 pres
27. ine material in the man ner described until you get a trellis effect With this trellis make a normal applique Finish by cutting away background material from under trellis Trellis work with metallic thread Lurex i Can be used as a border e g for a stole A LAA A a very attractive effect is brought about if a dou ble metallic thread is led through the hole in the embroidery foot wA Method Sew first row of stitching Leave tip of needie in work turn and sew second row the needle will then pierce holes first row on one side 48 Hemstitching Ordinary Hemstitching Stitch width 0 Stitch length P a 5 f Automatic straight stitch S B Sew first hemstitch row of embroidery ie raise needle and foot turn work Put Sewing foot 000 p wide needle in the first hole of the pre Needle Double B viously sewn row and resume sewing hemstitch needle 4 In order that the hemstitch needle can sew exactly into the holes of the first sy seam do not hold back work f thread No 50 Zigzag Hemstitching Stitch width 1 4 Stitch length 13 4 Automatic zigzag WWW 1 Double hemstitch needle Automatic 0 Needle position centre Bera oo controls Sewing Sew the first side of the hemstitch row of embroidery Just pierce the last left stitch then turn back the hand wheel again and raise the presser foot Turn work With the wide n
28. ing knob 19 to the left It is best to check the satin stitch spac ing on a piece of spare material before starting to sew Sewing the Buttonhole Mark desired buttonhole length on ma terial Set the required buttonhole length with the guide on the buttonhole foot Move needle downwards to foot level and check that needie comes to middie of toot opening If not do one stitch turning handwheel by hand But never change zigzag or needle position Satin Stitch Sew first bead of button hole to required length Set needle in work in the middle of the foot Lift foot Turn work completely clock wise Lower foot again Bar Tack Lift needle out of work Set zigzag to approx 3 width using spring setting Hold work firmly Sew stitches for bar tack N Satin Stitch Lift needle out of work Set zigzag back on to 1 75 using spring setting and sew satin stitch for second bead 2 Bar Tack Lift needle out of work Adjust zigzag again to width approx 3 using spring setting Hold work firmly Sew stitches for bar tack Finishing off Set zigzag on 0 and sew a few stitches still holding work firmly 7 Buttonhole with Re Inforcing Cord Tian ul Set the buttonhole satin stitch With knob 19 the stitch density can easily be regulated to suit the material It is recommended to make a trial but tonhole on a remnant of the material to be used The method of adjusting Is
29. ld turning to wrong side against straight stitch and press Sew a zigzag seam over the straight stitch Then cut off the turnings along the zigzag seam Hold the scissors correctly Narrow edging Stitch width about 1 2 2 Stitch length about 4 V 2 Needle position centre Automatic zigzag WW 1 Drop feed control sewing Finally trim away turnings Hold scissors correctly Prepare and press turnings Sew zigzag over this pressed edge as for oversewing Guide work as for oversewing Bl Elastic thread Gathering of material Embroidery foot 030 Needle 80 Thread 30 Applying elastic thread Stitch width 2 Stitch length 2 Needle position centre Automatic zigzag WWW 1 Drop feed control sewing Thread the elastic through the hole in the embroidery foot and pull it while sewing The more you pull the more it gathers For a second row one presser foot width pull material straight while sewing When doing it on socks do not pull the elastic too much Gathering material Stitch width 2 Stitch length 2 for heavy fabrics up to 4 Needle position centre Dropfeedcontrol sewing Automatic zigzag WW 1 Pearl Cord The pearl cord is threaded through the hole of the em broidery foot as with elastic thread and oversewn with zigzag Contrary to elastic the cotton is not pulled while sewing but only afterwards Hold b
30. m the side and near the presser foot 2 not from the front 3 and not with the hand flat Nor must the material be pulled to the rear Straight stitching Zigzag toot 000 Needie normally 80 ad times 70 100 depening on the material and thread Thread adapted to the fabric sewn left centre right Needle Position With the needle position knob the needle can be set at right or at left for buttonholes blind hemming zips etc For normal sewing the needle remains in the centre 19 2 5 AKO arD Straight stitch Stitch width o Stitch length 1 4 Needle position centre Drop feed control sewing Automatic Reverse sewing For reserve sewing move the stitch length lever 19 upwards where there are no numbers The lever is spring loaded straight stitch 0 Set stitch length lever at desired length Normal stitch length about 1 2 Securing in thick seams Stitch length not too short Before stitching in reverse always leave the needle completely down in the ma terial then move lever to reverse sew ing The same applies when sewing forward again ganna es JERS Zigzag sewing Needle normally 60 Thread fabric sewn if possible 50 Zigzag foot 000 at times 70 100 depending on the material and thread adapted to the
31. n remov ing the bobbin case hold it by the hinged latch with thumb and forefinger of the left hand Hold bobbin case in such a way that the extension arm is directed upwards and fits into the niche of the hook race cover Check up Pull end of thread To thread the machine Fixing the needle Loosen the needle clamp screw half a turn Push the needle upwards as far as it will go with the flat side at the back and facing away Tighten needle clamp screw Threading the machine The thread is led from the spool to the needle in one movement Presser toot and take up lever must be in their highest positions Place spool on pin Lead the thread with the left hand through the eyelet then pull it through the slot of the ten sion disc With the right hand hold the spool steady Now draw thread through the thread guide 5 up to the slot of the take up lever 8 and again down to the needle eye Thread the needle from the front to the back leaving a loose end of approximately 10 cm 4 ins The thread tension discs Bernina has the unique advantage that during nor mal sewing the thread tension does not have to be altered The tension center ing wheel 12 can be regulated for special purposes For your guidance Normal tension black line in centre of window in centre Tighter ten sion in centre Looser tension Bringing up the bottom thread Hold needle thread loosely Now turn the hand wheel towards yo
32. na dealer will be glad to advise you As soon as you have mastered the sewing techniques taught to you during your instruction period you will discover that sewing with a Bernina is a pleasure We wish you every success Fr Gegauf Ltd Manufacturers of Bernina Sewing Machines Steckborn TG Switzerland The various parts of the machine Model 807 1 Free arm cover plate 2 Needle plate 3 Presser foot 4 Needle clamp 5 Thread regulator 6 Face plate 7 Lamp switch 8 Take up lever 9 Winder pre tension 10 Thread tension and thread guide 11 Tension indicator window 12 Thread tension control wheel 13 Selector lever for plain or utility stitch 14 Winder spindle 15 Handwheel 16 Handwheel release 17 Left center right adjusting knob needle position 18 Zigzag adjusting knob 19 Stitch length adjustment stitch length lever 20 Drop feed control 21 Fast Slow Sewing motor control 22 Free arm 23 Base plate 24 Hinged cover Model 810 wodeisi7 The various parts of the machine 1 Free arm cover plate 2 Needie plate 3 Presser foot 4 Needle clamp 5 Thread regulator 6 Faceplate 7 Lamp switch 8 Take up lever 9 Winder pre tension 10 Thread tension and thread guide 11 Tension indicator window 12 Thread tension control wheel 13 Selector lever for plain or utility stitch 14 Winder spindle 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 a Handwheel Handwheel
33. nd ornamental stitch seams The stitch length for embroidery is to be adjusted to a short length The material may block progress when the foot moves over a seam already embroidered By guiding the work close to the foot and assisting its movement the difficulty can be re moved If the foot is almost over the edge of the seam hold the material back a little otherwise the foot will glide away and this will result in a long stitch which will look as if a mistake has been made Satin Stitch corners 1 Open comer Sew until a space the width of the stitch is left in the corner Place needle on the inside edge Turn work and continue sewing 2 Closed oversewn corner Sew to the corner Put needle on the outer edge lift presser foot and turn work Lower foot again and continue sewing help a little by placing finger near the foot see em broidery over satin stitch or embroidery seams 3 Corner with diagonal design rectan gular Sew to the corner Place needle on the outer edge Lift foot turn sewing work Needle position left or right ac cording to design sew zigzag on 0 Lower foot Now whilst sewing slowly turn zig zag onto 4 again sewing slowly 4 Corner with diagonal design for fes toonery Needle position left a Lay the work under the foot so that the design can be seen in the slot that runs lengthwise b Sew to the corner i e till the needle is about to make a Stitch from the left on
34. ne with the existing mains voltage Fit special plug on foot starter After inserting the special combination plug for mains and starter connection in the machine only then connect the mains plug with the socket and start the ma chine by pressing lightly on the foot board of the starter Warning The special connecting cable may only be used for connecting Ber nina sewing machines Variable speed motor With many kinds of sewing it is an advantage to be able to work at reduced speed Push switch to left The machine then runs at half speed and it can easily be controlled within this range Light switch By pressing switch the dazzle free light can be switched on and off Pull out light cover sideways to change the bulb Press bulb up wards turn anti clockwise and draw downwards To insert bulb turn it clockwise Sewing lamp 15 watts Electrical Connection Electrical Connection mode siz Connecting to supply Warning First compare voltage specified on machine with the existing mains voltage Fit special plug on foot starter After inserting the special combination plug for mains and starter connection in the machine only then connect the mains plug with the socket and start the ma chine by pressing lightly on the foot board of the starter Warning The special connecting cable may only be used for connecting Ber nina sewing machines Adjustable motor It is an advantage with many kinds of sewin
35. ntral bobbin shuttle 75 m cotton yarn 705 B upper thread tensioning incorporated in frame cover selt releasing power 85 watts power 15 watts approx 1100 stitches min approx 8 1 kg Weight complete with carrying case 807 approx 12 2 kg Important note safety regulations BEAB OSHA and so on Please observe the sewing position while sewing The moving needle is a source of danger danger of injury to fingers The sewing machine should be disconnected from the power supply by pulling out the plug from the socket when changing the light bulb the needie presser foot bobbin or needle plate when stopping work without supervision and during servicing cleaning Name Address Date of delivery Machine No Dear Bernina Customer You are now the happy owner of a Bernina We greatly appreciate the confidence you have placed in us and assure you that you will not be disappointed We have deliberately chosen the title My Bernina Guide because we are certain that this tuition book will become a very personal thing to you in association with your machine Together with your book you will receive instruction from your Bernina dealer Your samples of work can then be mounted on the red printed spaces provided and a valuable work of reference can thus be compiled Special attachments are required for some of the jobs described in this book These can be supplied against extra charge Your Berni
36. oth yarns and gather material Always sew two rows at a distance of 2 mm a inch Normal gathering Short pieces or sheer fabrics can also be gathered in this way Stitch width o Stitch length 4 Sew two rows of straight stitch then hold both bottom threads and gather up to the desired width Blind hem stitch Blindstitch foot 016 Needle 80 70 Thread 30 or 50 This is how the work is placed under the foot Adjust the zigzag so that the needle just catches the edge of the fold Basic Setting Stitch width about 2 Stitch length about 2 Needle position right Drop feed control sewing Automatic Blindstitch NNN 2 Oversew and prepare the hem as dia gram baste with machine or by hand 14 from edge and press ANMADAAV AN WAAAY ANNAN ANAS AANA AANAAV AAA This is the correct way Fingers of left hand must lie on the folded edge so that they can feel the regular feed ing of the work Hold the work very lightly while sewing Basting Zigzag foot 000 4 Magic needle Thread 30 fe Basting This is how the material is placed under the foot Stitch width 4 Important The basting stitches do not form in the centre Stitch length Wh 4 of the foot but only at the left hand swing of the needle Needle position left Place the basting line at the left side of the foot Holding Automatic Blinds
37. race cover making sure that the spring snaps back into position Test by turning the hand wheel as a precautionary measure Re place arm cover and re screw tightly When the bobbin case is inserted the Removing frame cover hinged shuttle cover can be closed The frame cover is raised slightly under spring tension by pressing the release Insert bobbin case and close needie knob see illustration and can easily plate slide Machine can be put in its be removed Proper position again Important note safety regulations BEAB OSHA and so on Please observe the sewing position while sewing The moving needle is a source of danger danger of injury to fingers The sewing machine should be disconnected from the power supply by pulling out the plug from the socket when changing the light bulb the needle presser foot bobbin or needle plate when stopping work without supervision and during servicing cleaning Remarks Bernina Dealer s notes regarding instructions home calls and possible guarantee work Bee Notes Subject to changes in design from those shown in text and illustrations Address of my Bernina agency Genuine Bernina Parts BOOK 1 8 6 807 ENGLISH Reorder 39010283 ACUN OUIDUN Y Loc WALI6 078308
38. ser foot is required Sewing Pintuck Corners Because of the double needle corners cannot be turned at right angles in one stitch as with a single needle You should therefore proceed thus Bring the points of the needles Into the work Lift presser foot Half turn work Lower presser foot Turn balance wheel by hand to do one stitch leaving needle points in work Lift presser foot Com plete the turn Lower presser foot and continue Fancy Patterns with double needle Remove the cord Stitch width 0 2 Stitch lengt about a Needle position centre Automatic as desired Drop feed control sewing Thread 30 or 50 When designs are sewn In between or close to the tucks use the pintuck foot for automatic guiding For twin needle embroidery without pintucks use the embroidery foot Ki Hemstitching for fine fabrics ie H Embroidery foot 030 Needle Single i hemstitch needle wie Thread eh Embroidery thread No 30 or 50 mo Single hemstitch needle Buchs Adjustment Iron bias strip of organdy in two Sew hem Stitch width 2 stitches at the desired distance over the folded Stitch length 1 edge Sew the ornamental stitch in between Needle position centre with a normal needie Automatic zigzag WWW 1 An Entre deux insertions is worked in the Drop feed control Sewing stench Sa 3 Applique with Pre Embroidered Material use Organdie double Hemstitch a piece of f
39. sewing Use the same method as for normal hemming The Lap Hemmer Feller First operation Pin both pieces of fabric together so that the projects by Lap hemmer 174 Needle 80 70 Mercerised sewing iirenctNG 60 When sewing make sure that the same width of material enters the feller all Stitch width 0 the time Guide the fabric as you do Stitch length Va 2 when sewing a hem Automatic straight stitch 0 Needle position centre Drop feed control sewing Second operation Now iron seam well guide it again into the feller and sew the second row of stitches Pull fabric slightly sideways on both sides of the feller Presser foot Gatherer 179 Needle 80 70 Mercerised sewing thread 50 Stitch width 0 Stitch length 1v2 4 Automatic straight stitch 0 Needle position centre Drop teed control sewing E oe P Pd The material to be gathered always lies under the foot and the flat piece in the slot The flat piece of material is inclined to slip out of the slot In order to avoid this the work should be guided as shown _ in the illustration by holding the lower piece with the left hand and the upper piece with the right hand Always pull slightly towards the right hand corner of the presser foot Calculation The amount of gather depends on the length of the stitch Th
40. sition centre Drop feed control sewing Tailor tacking with sewing thread Needle 80 Stitch width 1h 2 Stitch length 4 Tailor tacking with basting thread especially for wool materials Use basting thread for top thread only and normal sewing thread for the bobbin Needle 90 Stitch width 2 Stitch length 4 Tailor tacking with darning thread for thin materials Needle 70 Stitch width Pla Stitch length 4 Draw thread to the rear under the pres ser foot Before starting to sew always lay the thread sideways under the presser foot A pattern can be transferred onto the fabric with the aid of the tailor tacking foot this forms the necessary loops Pull both sides of the material gently apart and cut through the threads When tacking by hand one works di rectly alongside the pattern It is to be recommended when working by machine saves time to transfer the pattern onto the material with chalk and then remove the pattern In is understood that the pieces of material should be pinned down first before basting to prevent slipping NNN A man Mari Man i reer and the darts like this Tailor tacking The Hemmer Hemmer 003 Needle 80 70 Mercerised sewing thread No 50 Stitch width 0 Stitch length 12 2 Automatic straight stitch 0 Needle position centre Drop feed control sewing Ho
41. the line drawn to assist you c Raise foot turn work and turn zigzag to 0 Lower foot again Make sure that the design appears once again in the slot that runs lengthwise d During sewing turn the zigzag again slowly onto Broder scallops Preparation Draw the scallops with the aid of a cardboard stencil onto the ma terial Mark all the corners with white crayon Underlay with paper tst run Stitch width 4 Stitch length almost 0 Sew satin stitch seam Remove paper and carefully cut round the scaelops 2nd run Stitch width 2a 3 Stitch length 1 11 Oversew edge with zigzag At the same time guide a pearl cord along the edge making sure that it does not slide over or under it 4 sew slowly Note The machine feeds in a straight line and not in curves The broder cord must therefore be held straight and the scallop edge must be guided on this straight line Guide slowly and near the foot 44 Satin Stitch embroidery Straight border Preparation Draw border line underlay with paper 4st run Stitch width 4 Stitch length almost 0 Sew satin stitch seam Remove paper Corner Sew to the corner Lower drop and cut away surplus material feed control Sew three stitches using the hand wheel Leaving the needle in the work at the inside edge raise foot turn work Make a loop with the cord lower foot and sew further three stit ches Raise drop feed control and
42. titch V V 2 the work taut from the front and rear ensures correct Drop feed control sewing guiding The magic needle has two eyes one above the other The lower eye is threaded for regular sewing For bast ing thread the upper eye Choose stitch length according to ma terial and work not too short or the basting may not easily be removed tis important to pin first especially for cross stripes that have to match up exactly To secure the threads Sew a tew stitches with zz on O at the beginning and end of seam Buttonholes Buttonhole foot 033 Needle 80 70 Thread 30 or 50 For sewing a buttonhole thread bottom colton through hole in finger of bobbin case hia Adjustment of the Buttonhole Two mechanical spring settings have been built in for the buttonhole one for zigzag 1 75 satin stitch for the beads of the buttonhole the other for zigzag 3 3 width for the bar tacks at each end of the buttonhole By turning the zigzag knob slightly the spring settings can easily be telt Zigzag 1 75 Spring setting Needle Position left The buttonhole satin stitch spacing can be accurately set with the stitch length adjusting knob 19 Turn knob 19 clockwise to the right until it stops The marking line on the knob is vertical stitch length 0 Then you can set the satin stitch spac ing depending on material and thread by turn
43. titch FYV 2 Joins up and oversews simultaneously Important Cut edges must be on lett Flat Seam Cotton Jersey Underwear tst run join up at one presser foot width Stitch width 1 Stitch length 1 1 2nd run press seam open and sew over it on right side Stitch width 3 Stitch length 1 12 To finish off cut the remaining material Hold the scissors correctly Gusset Seam tst run Stitch width 1 Stitch length 1 12 Pin the pieces together leaving the double layer gusset protruding about 4 inch Sew at one presser foot width trom the inner edge 2nd run Stitch width 3 Stitch length 1 1 Press the whole seam towards single layer of Jersey and sew at one presser foot width along first seam on right side Trim off turnings Hold scissors correctly Seams for Knitted Fabrics Dresses Skirts Sweaters Stitch width 1 Stitch length 1 Knitted fabrics can be joined up like other materials Seams are pressed open but remain stretchy Very elastic seams Presser foot 000 Needle 80 Thread Mercerised sewing thread 50 or 60 3 Flat joining seam Especially for Lycra fabric e 9 Girdles Stitch width 2 Stitch length ah Automatic Universal stitch FUL 4 Needle position center Feed control m Lay cut edges approximately 1 4 over each other then oversew edges Stretch seam for ski trousers and very elastic fabrics like
44. ttom thread tension is too tight b bobbin is crushed and jammed in the bobbin case c needle hole in throat plate is dam aged by the needle and needs repol ishing call authorized Bernina dealer to change needle plate 4 Faulty stitches Can have the follow ing causes a wrong needle Use system 705 B only b needie is crooked or not inserted correctly push needle right up in the needle bar c low quality needle roughly polished 5 Needle breaks Can have the follow ing causes a needle clamp screw is not suffi ciently tightened b the material was withdrawn towards the operator and needle bent material should always be withrawn to the rear c when sewing over thick part mate rial was pushed whilst the needie was Still in therefore it bent touched the throat plate and broke d when cheap cotton irregularly twist ed or even containing knots is used 6 Seam irregularities A bad uneven seam results a if thread remnants are between the thread tension discs b if thread remnants are under the bobbin case tension spring 7 Machine runs slowly a Motor does not function properly call authorized Bernina dealer b foot starter does not function prop erly call authorized Bernina dealer c use of low quality oil can block the movement The machine must be dis mantied and cleaned Call Bernina dealer d machine has been standing in a cold room When you bring your machine to an
45. u until the take up lever is in its highest position Pull the needle thread slightly and the bob bin thread will come up through the needle hole Pull both threads under the presser foot and lay them there sideways Lowering the feed dog The feed dog must be lowered for certain kinds of sewing mainly when darning Model 807 and 810 Darning Turn knob 20 to the left to the darning sign For all normal sewing work the knob must be set to the sewing sign Model 817 Darning Move lever 20 to the right to the darning sign For all sewing work the lever must be set to the sewing sign As The sewing table ony mose s07 s10 Changing the presser feet Removing work it is essential to bring the take up lever 8 into its highest po sition by use of the handwheel when sewing is finished Raise presser foot by means of the lever at the back of the machine this will release the top thread tension and the material can be removed easily by pulling to the rear Thread cutter The lever on the presser foot bar is made in such a way that it can be used as a thread cutter This small device helps to save time espe cially when scissors are not close at hand Model 807 and 810 Fitting the attachment table The attach ment table is fitted in he case It can be removed after turning the securing strap When sliding the table on the free arm make sure that the locking lever is turned to the left To se
46. w to guide the work When guiding fabric hold it taut and lift it slightly The edge of the fabric must be vertical and run through the machine in a straight line To begin sewing Fold edge of fabric twice not too wide Lay work under the presser foot and sew a few stitches Leave needle in the fabric and lift pres ser foot Tautly hold the first fold under the presser foot with the left hand and draw it through the spiral on the presser foot The corners These are sewn in two stages as follows First cut a little off not too much other wise they will pull apart Sew first seam Fold edge of fabric twice and draw a strong thread through by hand Shell Hemmer Hold corner together with thread with thumb and forefinger of the right hand and lay the work near the presser foot With the left hand hold the first fold near the presser foot and draw through the spiral on the foot Still holding the fabric taut draw it towards you and lay the end under the needle Stick the needle in and lower foot To facilitate sewing on the corner one should hold the tacked thread together with the sewing thread and pull gently until the presser foot no longer lies on the corner Shell hemmer 168 Needle 80 70 Mercerised sewing thread No 50 Stitch width 4 Stitch length 2 z 3 Automatic zigzag WWW 1 Needle position centre Drop teed control
47. ys work from left to right as when writing Move work lengthways not side ways for selvedge and weftway 1 Weftway 2 Selvedgeway Not too dense or it becomes too thick around the hole 3 Same way as 2nd run but only over hole itself losing threads in 2nd run of stitching Main faults when darning Frequent thread breaking work guided irregularly Poor stitch looping on top work moved too quickly When wrong side of work is grainy work moved too slowly How to hold hoop correctly Not like this this would produce irregular guiding with frequent thread breaks but like this What is to be guided must be firmly held Thumb facing the trame slightly bent side of little finger to the frame Starting position of the fingers as in the picture opposite one another Then pulled back a little The frame is guided however by the outer fingers Mode 207 and s10 ony Darning fine socks g J darning foot 285 Needle 80 70 Thread 50 Darning fine socks also sleeves Stitch width 0 Stitch length 0 Automatic straight stitch 0 Needle position centre Dropfeed control lowered It is obvious here that we do the 1st stitch run sideways and the 2nd run lengthways as we cannot turn the frame to another angle Wrong With the right hand keep
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