SERVICING DOUBLEINSULATED PRODUCTS
In a double-insulated product, two systems of insulation are provided instead of grounding. No grounding means is provided on a double-insulated product nor should a means for grounding be added to the product. Servicing a double-insulated product requires extreme care and knowledge of the system and should only be done by qualified service personnel. Replacement parts for a double-insulated product must be identical to those 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.
This sewing computer is intended for household use only.

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Details
Details of the sewing computer

Front view

Details Bobbin cover Stitch plate Attachment base for special accessories Sewing table socket Presser foot Needle clamp with fixation screw Thread guide Thread take up cover Thread path Thread tension adjustment Bobbin pre-tension Reverse button /quick and continuous Screen Bobbin winder with on/off switch and thread cutter Stitch width button Needle position button Stitch length button Needle stop up/down 1/2 speed Pattern end Mirror image mem (memory) button Alphabet buttons 34
Stitch selection buttons #-button clr/del-button Handwheel FHS connection Balance adjustment knob Power switch on/off Power plug socket Drop feed-dog Foot control socket Spool pin (vertical, collapsible) 35 Needle Threader 36 Holder for stitchcards

Right end

Back view
Details 37 Carrying handle 38 Presser foot lifter (manual) 39 Thread cutter 40 Thread take up 41 Darning ring connection 42 Accessory box connection 43 Thread tension disc 44 Rear thread guide 45 Horizontal spool pin 46 Accessory box catch 47 Lens holder

Left end

Sewing computer with Accessory box
Setting up the sewing computer Standard accessories*: 4 bobbins (+ 1 in the capsule in the sewing computer) Selection of 130/705H needles Seam ripper Screwdriver Angle key Torx Lint brush Seam guide Compensating plate 3 spool discs Foam pad Oiler Compensation plate for sewing buttonholes Fabric cover protects from dust and dirt compartment for accessories

Accessories

Start-stop-unit**
B A With the Start-stop-unit (SSU) the start-stop-function can be controlled by hand. press start-stop-button A = stitching starts with the speed regulator B the sewing speed can be regulated by hand to interrupt or stop sewing = press start-stop-button A again Note: If the foot control is connected with the sewing computer, the Start-stop-unit is out functions. CFL (** 220/230) Contrary to an ordinary bulb, the CFL sewing light has a better illumination and a longer life. Caution: Please note that a defective CFL sewing light must ONLY be replaced by an authorized technician. The sewing computer must be brought to an authorized BERNINA dealer!

Important! (USA/Canada only) This sewing computer has a polarized plug (one blade B wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrican to install the proper outlet. Do not modify the plug in any way.

Foot control

The foot control regulates the sewing speed Sewing speed is adjusted by applying more or less pressure to the foot control. Important! (USA/Canada only) Use only foot controller type SR-1 with sewing computers activa 220/ 230/ 240. Self storing cord wind the cord on the reel insert the plug into the groove provided When sewing unwind the cable

Sewing table*

Increases the sewing surface. To attach raise the needle and presser foot place the table over the free arm and press firmly so that it engages on the fixing cam To remove raise the needle and presser foot pull the table out of the fixing cam pull in horizontal position to the left Scale 0 corresponds to the centre needle position Seam guide insert into the groove (underside of table) from the right or left it can be freely adjusted over the whole width of the table Note: Remove the presser foot or the presser foot shaft (activa 220) when attaching the seam guide!
* Special accessory for 220
Free-Hand-System (FHS) presser foot lifter* (knee-operated)
Attaching the presser foot lifter Insert into the opening in the base plate: you should be able to operate the lifter with your knee in your normal sitting position. The presser foot lifter raises and lowers the presser foot push to the right the presser foot is raised the feed-dog is lowered simultaneously the feed-dog is raised as soon as the first stitch is sewn
Note: Your dealer can adjust it if necessary.
* Special accessory for 220, 230

Winding the bobbin

Winding the bobbin turn power switch on place empty bobbin on spindle

For example: Perfect stitch formation the stitch formation is in the fabric Upper thread tension too tight the lower thread is pulled more to the right side of the fabric to reduce the upper thread tension turn tension adjustment wheel to 31 Upper thread tension too loose the upper thread is pulled more to the wrong side of the fabric to increase the upper thread tension turn tension adjustment wheel to 510 Metallic thread Monofilament Tension approx. 3 approx. Needle 90 80

Operating instructions

General instructions
Main switch to 1 the sewing computer is ready to sew
The screen shows 1 stitch width, basic setting blinks constantly 2 stitch length, basic setting blinks constantly 3 needle position (9 positions) 4 needle stop up/down (generally up) 5 stitch number 1 (straight stitch) 6 presser foot number 1 indicator (recommended foot for selected stitch) 7 satin stitch; dense, short zig-zag stitch
Operating instructions Stitch* selection stitches 110: touch the number of your choice; stitch number and basic width and length settings appear Note: touch 0 to select stitch number 10 (standard buttonhole) to select stitches 1150 (activa 220), 1170 (activa 230) or 1199 (activa 240): touch #-button and the appropriate number
* see p. 32-33 for the complete stitch selection; for activa 230 PE see appendix A1
Stitch width left button = narrow the stitch width right button = widen the stitch width the basic settings of the chosen stitch blink constantly
Needle position left button = needle to the left right button = needle to the right
Stitch length left button = shorten the stitch length right button = increase the stitch length

Functions

Functions are. activated when the symbol appears on the screen. deactivated when the symbols no longer appear on the screen. Reverse sewing quick reverse: press button Sewing computer sews reverse until button is released (max. stitch length 3 mm) Applications: programming buttonholes programming darning program switch to straight stitch securing program (stitch No. 5) manual securing (seam begin and end) continous reverse: press button quickly twice the sewing computer sews the chosen stitch in reverse press button once to cancel 1/2 speed press the button and the sewing speed will be halved press the button again to revert to full speed Needle stop basic setting needle stop up press button arrow points down = sewing computer stops with needle down press button again arrow points up = sewing computer stops with needle up Note: Press key a bit longer = the needle will go automatically up or down. Stitch end press button sewing computer stops at the end of a single stitch or stitch combination (in Memory)
Mirror image* press button mirror image of selected stitch will be sewn

-symbol disappears from the screen The contents of the memory remain saved even when the sewing computer is disconnected from the electricity supply. They can be recalled at any time. The contents of the memory will be lost if the sewing computer is switched off without pressing the button before closing the memory.

Balance

Your sewing computer has been tested and factory set using a double layer of cretonne fabric and Metrosene 100/2 threads (Arova Mettler, Switzerland). Different fabrics, threads and stabilizers can naturally affect the stitch balance so that they are sewn too close together or not close enough. This can be remedied with Balance to suit the fabric and produce perfect results. Applications: Practical stitches, e.g. Honeycomb stitch on jersey, decorative stitches, fantasy stitches, letters, buttonholes, etc.
Note: If the balance has been adjusted, return it to the normal setting once sewing is completed.

Normal position

Denser stitch formation (shorter stitch length)
Finer stitch formation (longer stitch length)
Stitches activa 220 / 230 / 240 activa 220

Stitches*

Practical and decorative 9 10
*activa 230 PE see appendix A1
Straight stitch Zig-zag Vari-overlock Running stitch Securing stitch Triple straight and zig-zag Blind stitch Double overlock Super stretch stitch Standard buttonhole
11 Keyhole buttonhole 12 Button sewing-on program 13 Darning program 14 Gathering stitch 15 Stretch overlock 16 Basting stitch 17 Universal stitch 18 Lycra stitch 19 Honeycomb stitch 2025, 2950 Decorative stitches 2628 Quilting stitches
Stitches activa 230 activa 240
11 Keyhole buttonhole 12 Straight stitch buttonhole 13 Button sewing-on program 14 Eyelet 15 Darning program 16 Gathering stitch 17 Stretch overlock 18 Jersey stitch 19 Basting stitch 20 Universal stitch 21 Lycra stitch 22 Honeycomb stitch 2331, 4270 Decorative stitches 3241 Quilting stitches
Narrow buttonhole Stretch buttonhole Keyhole buttonhole Straight stitch buttonhole Button sewing-on program Eyelet Darning program Gathering stitch Stretch overlock
20 Jersey stitch 21 Basting stitch 22 Honeycomb stitch 23 Universal stitch 24 Sewn-out zig-zag 25 Lycra stitch 26 Stretch stitch 2738, 4999 Decorative stitches 3948 Quilting stitches

Stitches

Stitch selection*

1 Straight stitch

All non-stretch fabrics. All straight stitch work
2 Zig-zag Most fabric types; all simple zig-zag such as oversewing fine fabrics. Sewing on elastic and lace Primarily for fine jerseys, stretch overlock seams and hems

3 Vari-overlock

4 Running stitch
Most types of fabric. Mending, patching, reinforcing seams
5 Securing stitch All types of fabric. Secures the beginning and end of seams sewn with straight stitch Reinforced seams in tough, heavy fabrics

6 Triple straight and triple zig-zag

7 Blind stitch

8 Double overlock
Most types of fabric; blind hems, shell edging on soft jerseys and fine fabrics, decorative seams All types of knit; Overlock = sew and neaten in one operation

9 Super stretch

*activa 230 PE see appendix A
Open seam for all super-stretch fabrics

17 Darning program

Automatic darning for fine and medium weight fabrics
22 Honeycomb stitch Most types of interlock and smooth fabrics; visible seams and hems Hand stitched effect: only the one stitch (lower thread) is visible; the other stitch (upper thread = monofilament) is invisible; increase upper thread tension to suit the fabric (69)

40 Quilt/hand stitching

10 Standard buttonhole

11 Narrow buttonhole

Fine to medium weight woven fabrics; blouses, shirts, trousers, bedlinens, etc. Light- to mediumweight fabrics. Blouses, dresses, childrens and baby clothes, dolls clothes, crafts All stretch fabrics made from cotton, wool, silk and synthetic fibers

12 Stretch buttonhole

13 Keyhole buttonhole
Heavy weight, non stretch fabrics. Jackets, coats, trousers, leisure wear, etc. Pre-stitch program for bound buttonholes (Foot No. 3A) or pocket openings (Foot No. 3, special accessory)
14 Straigth stitch buttonhole

Presser feet

Standard foot selection
1 Reverse pattern foot Practical and decorative stitches
2 Overlock foot Overlock seam, hems, oversewing edges, narrow satin stitch
3A Buttonhole foot with slide Buttonhole on smooth fabrics, darning
4 Zipper foot Sewing in zips
5 Blind stitch foot Blind hems, edge stitching
9 Darning foot Freehand quilting for light to medium weight quilts; darning
20 Open Embroidery foot Embroidery, appliqu, satin stitch seams
37 Patchwork foot Patchwork with seam allowance 1/4 or 1/8 ( 6 or 3 mm)
activa activa activa activa

230 240

= presser foot shaft and 5 soles (1, 2, 3, 4, 5) = 7 feet (1, 2, 3A, 4, 5, 9, 20) PE = 7 feet (1, 3A, 4, 5, 9, 20, 57) = 7 feet (1, 2, 3A, 4, 5, 9, 37)

Selected practical stitches: Straight stitch with securing program

Securing program

Stitch: Needle: Thread: Feed-dog: Presser foot: Securing program No. 5* size and type suitable for the fabric selected cotton/polyester raised (sewing position) Reverse pattern foot No. 1 Reverse pattern sole No. 1 (activa 220) Securing program for all fabrics secures seam begin and end sews exactly over the previous stitches
Seam begin sewing computer secures automatically (5 stitches forwards, 5 reverse) continues sewing straight stitch forwards Seam end press the reverse button = sewing computer secures automatically (5 stitches reverse, 5 forwards) stops automatically when securing is complete

* 230 PE see appendix A2

Selected practical stitches: Zig-zag stitch

Zig-zag stitch

Stitch: Needle: Thread: Feed-dog: Presser foot: Zig-zag No. 2 size and type suitable for the fabric selected cotton or polyester up (sewing position) Reverse pattern foot No. 1 Reverse pattern sole No. 1 (activa 220)
Zig-zag stitch for all fabrics for neatening edges for decorative work
Satin stitch dense (shorter) zig-zag stitch = filled in zig-zag adjust the stitch width as you sew for new effects Oversewing edges guide edge of fabric under the center of the presser foot needle goes into fabric on one strike and over the edge of the fabric on the next stroke do not select too wide a width or too long a stitch the edge should lie flat and not roll use darning thread for fine fabrics
A Zig-zag stitch with altered stitch width B Zig-zag stitch with altered stitch length C Fabric edges finished with zig-zag stitch
Selected practical stitches: Basting stitch

Basting stitch

Stitch: Needle: Thread: Feed-dog: Presser foot: Basting stitch No. 21 (activa 230 No. 19, activa 220 No. 16) size and type suitable for the fabric selected cotton/polyester lowered (darning position) Darning foot No. 9 (optional for activa 220) Basting stitch for all work which requires a very long stitch for basting seams, hems, quilts, etc. easy to remove Preparation: pin work horizontally to basting direction to prevent the layers slipping Basting lower the feed-dog position work under the presser foot and sew one stitch; hold threads when starting to sew pull work from behind to the required length of the stitch sew one stitch and repeat the procedure

Securing /fixing the thread sew a few basting stitches at the beginning and end of a seam Basting use a fine darning thread for basting as it is easier to remove
Selected practical stitches: Blind hem

Blind hem

Stitch: Needle: Thread: Feed-dog: Presser foot: Blind stitch No. 7 size and type suitable for the fabric selected cotton or polyester up (sewing position) Blind stitch foot No. 5 Blind stitch sole No. 5 (activa 220)
Blind hem for invisible hems in medium to heavy cotton, wool and blended fabrics Preparation neaten raw edges prepare seam as for sewing by hand place work under the presser foot (see drawing)
Sewing the needle should just pierce the edge of the fold (same as hand sewing) adjust the stitch width to suit the fabric after sewing about 10 cm (4"), check both sides of fabric and adjust width again if necessary

Wrong side of fabric

Right side of fabric
Fine stitch width adjustment Guide the folded edge evenly along the metal guide on the foot = even depth
Selected practical stitches: Darning

Darning program

Stitch: Needle: Thread: Feed-dog: Presser foot: Darning Program No. 17 (activa 230 No. 15, activa 220 No. 13) size and type suitable for the fabric selected darning thread up (sewing position) Reverse pattern foot No. 1 Reverse pattern sole No. 1 (activa 220) Buttonhole foot No. 3A
Quick darning of holes or worn areas Replacement of damaged fibres/threads Darning with Reverse pattern foot No. 1 (auto stitch counter) insert needle in top left of damaged area sew the first length and stop the sewing computer press the quick reverse button: length is programmed complete the darn; the sewing computer stops automatically clear the programme by pressing the clr/del-button
Reinforcement use fine fabric or interlining as a backing Preparation stretch fabric into darning ring* prevents puckering
*The darning ring is available as a special accessory
Large areas: the darning area can be extended by moving the work under the foot Darning with Buttonhole foot with slide No. 3A (activa 230, 240) use for small tears and damaged areas, not more than 3 cm (11/4) long use same method as with foot No. 1
Selected practical stitches: Zippers

Note: When any automatic buttonhole is selected, presser foot No. 3 is indicated on the screen.
Selected practical stitches: Buttonholes Programme the standard buttonhole 1 sew the first bead forwards, stop the sewing computer press the reverse button auto and presser foot No. 3A are indicated on the screen = the buttonhole length is programmed 5
Exact duplicates the auto function ensures that each buttonhole will be exactly the same length as the previous one Marking mark only the beginning of the buttonholes a real time saver! Sewing speed sew at moderate speed for best results sew all buttonholes at the same speed for a consistent bead density Compensating plates for buttonholes (special accessory) If a buttonhole is to be sewn horizontally to the edge of the garment, it is worth using the compensating plates. This accessory provides an even surface for the buttonhole foot with slide which results in a perfect buttonhole (see tips p. 44).
the sewing computer sews reverse straight stitch automatically the first bar tack the second bead forwards the second bar tack and securing stitches sewing computer stops and returns automatically to buttonhole begin
Auto buttonhole all subsequent buttonholes will be sewn to exactly the same length (no need to press the reverse button) press the clr/del-button to delete the programme the programmed buttonhole can be saved in the long term memory (see p. 53) Corrections see p. 44 Note: When all buttonholes have been sewn, return balance to the normal setting! Balance any changes to the balance affect both beads of auto length buttonholes, because both beads are sewn in the same direction
Automatic keyhole buttonhole with auto length (activa 230/240)
Both beads are sewn in the same direction.
Keyhole buttonhole No. 13 (activa 230 No. 11) size and type suitable for the fabric selected cotton or polyester up (sewing position) Automatic buttonhole foot No. 3A
Automatic keyhole buttonhole insert the lower thread in the finger of the bobbin case (p. 43) when using Buttonhole foot No. 3A, the length of the buttonhole is automatically registered by the lens on the foot = exact duplication and automatic sequence change when the maximum length has been sewn Marking the keyhole buttonhole mark the bead length only. The correct eye length will be added when the buttonhole is sewn. each step of the sewing sequence blinks on the screen

Selected practical stitches: Buttonholes Programming the buttonhole 1 sew the straight stitch forward, stop the sewing computer, press the reverse button auto and presser foot No. 3A are displayed on the screen = buttonhole length is programmed 2 the sewing computer automatically sews the eye 3 the first bead in reverse 4 sews second straight stitch 5 sews second bead in reverse 6 sews bartack and securing stitches the sewing computer stops and returns automatically to buttonhole begin Auto buttonhole all subsequent buttonholes will be sewn automatically to the same length (without pressing the reverse button) Press the clr/del-button to delete the programme the programmed buttonhole can be saved in the long term memory (see p. 53) Corrections see p. 44 Balance any changes to the balance affect both beads of auto length buttonholes, because both beads are sewn in the same direction any distortions to keyhole buttonholes can be corrected with balance
Exact duplicates the auto function ensures that each buttonhole will be exactly the same length as the previous one Marking mark only the beginning of the buttonholes a real time saver! Double sewn keyhole buttonholes keyhole buttonholes can be sewn twice on thick fabrics after sewing the first buttonhole, do not move the work simply tap the foot control once to begin sewing again
Manual buttonhole (all types)
Manual buttonholes are particularly suitable for single buttonholes or for repairing existing buttonholes. Individual steps can be eliminated or repeated. The number of steps corresponds to the buttonhole type. Manual buttonholes cannot be saved.
any buttonhole size and type suitable for the fabric selected cotton or polyester up (sewing position) Buttonhole sole No. 3 (activa 220) Buttonhole foot No. 3 (optional accessory activa 230/240) Preparation select the desired buttonhole screen shows: buttonhole number presser foot No. 3 the buttonhole symbol (the first step blinks on the screen) insert the lower thread in the finger of the bobbin case Always test sew buttonholes test on the fabric and stabilizer you intend to use sew buttonholes in the same grain direction (with or against) Note: Corrections see p. 44
Sewing a manual standard buttonhole Both beads are sewn in the same direction. The individual steps blink on the screen. 1 sew the first bead forward, stop the sewing computer press the reverse button 2 sew reverse straight stitch, stop the sewing computer at the first stitch (buttonhole begin) press the reverse button 3 sew the bartack and the second bead, stop the sewing computer press the reverse button 4 sew the bartack and the securing stitches 4 Manual keyhole buttonhole Sew both forward and reverse beads at the same speed. The individual steps blink on the screen. 1 sew straight stitch forwards, stop the sewing computer, press the reverse button 2 sew the eye and the first bead in reverse, stop the sewing computer at the first stitch (buttonhole begin), press the reverse button 3 sew straight stitch forwards and stop at the keyhole, press the quick reverse button 4 sew the second bead in reverse, stop the sewing computer at the first stitch (buttonhole begin), press the reverse button 5 sew bartack and securing stitches

130/705 H-LR + H-LL Double needle 130/705 H-ZWI

Cutting point

Widths: 1,6 / 2,0 / 2,5 3,0 / 4,0 Widths: 2,5 / 3,0 Width: 2,0

Triple needle

130/705 H-DRI

Decorative sewing

Hemstitch needle

130/705 HO

Hemstitch in loose weaves
Needle, thread, fabric feed

Feed-dog and fabric feed

Feed-dog and stitch length With each stitch the feed-dog moves forward by one step. The length of this step is determined by the stitch length selected. With an extremely short stitch length, the steps are also short. The fabric moves under the foot quite slowly, even at full sewing speed. Buttonholes, satin stitch and decorative stitches are all sewn with a very short stitch length.

Important

Let the fabric feed evenly!
Pulling, pushing or holding back the fabric will result in uneven stitches.
Feed-dog and fabric feed with compensating plates
The feed-dog can work normally when the foot is level.
If the foot is at an angle, e.g. when sewing over thick to thin or vice-versa, the feed-dog cannot grip and feed the fabric and the fabric hangs up.
Uneven layers To solve this problem, place one, two or three compensating plates as required behind the needle under the presser foot.
To correct the height in front of the foot, place one or more plates to the right of the foot close to the needle. Sew until the foot is level again and remove the plates.
Thick fabrics: feed-dog and sewing corners The gap between the two rows of teeth is relatively large due to the width of the stitch plate hole. When sewing corners only a small section of the fabric is actually on the feed-dog so that it cannot grip the fabric well. Correct this by placing one or more compensating plates as close as possible to the edge of the fabric.

Cleaning and maintenance

Cleaning
If the sewing computer is stored in a cold room, it should be brought to a warm room about one hour before use. Cleaning Clean the sewing computer after every use turn power switch to 0 (off) and pull out plug from electric outlet remove presser foot and needle open the free-arm cover press the stitch plate down at the back right corner, lift and remove clean the area with the lint brush replace the stitch plate Cleaning the hook turn power switch to 0 (off) and pull out plug from electric outlet remove the bobbin case push the release lever to the left push the locking lever to the left and fold down the hook race cover remove the hook clean the hook race with a cloth or brush, never use a sharp instrument replace the hook, turning the handwheel if necessary so that the hook driver is on the left close the hook race cover and secure with the locking lever, the locking pin must engage check by turning the handwheel insert the bobbin case Cleaning the screen and the sewing computer wipe with a damp cloth

Skipped stitches Wrong needles used. Use only 130/705H system. The needle is blunt, bent or incorrectly inserted. Push right to the top when inserting. Needle inserted all the way to the top. The needle point does not suit the fabric being sewn. If necessary use a ball point for knitted fabrics and cutting point for hard leather.
Faulty stitching Remnants of thread between the tension discs. Remnants of thread under the bobbin case spring. Lower thread still threaded in the bobbin case finger. Sewing computer threaded with foot down. Incorrect threading. Check upper and lower threads. Use the correct spool disc.
Needle breaks Needle clamp screw loose. Fabric taken out in front instead of behind presser foot. When sewing over thick area, the fabric was pushed with the needle still in the fabric. Poor quality thread, unevenly wound or knotted. See pages 61 and 62 for information about needles
Sewing computer fails to run or runs slowly Plug not properly inserted. Power switch in off position. Sewing computer has been standing in a cold room. Bobbin winder still switched on.
A Accessories Accessory box D Darning program 41 Details of the sewing computer Double blanket stitch A3 Double overlock seam 58 H Handlook quilt stitch A5 Honeycomb stitch 60
B Balance 31, 60 Basting stitch 39 Blanket stitch A3 Blind hem 40 Bobbin 13 Bobbin case 14 Bobbin thread cutter 14 Bringing up the lower thread 20 Button sewing-on program 55 Buttonholes Altering buttonholes 44 Automatic keyhole buttonhole 4950 Automatic standard buttonhole 4748 Buttonhole with gimp 4546 Manual buttonhole 5152 Programmed buttonholes 53
I Inserting the bobbin 15 F Fabric cover 8 Fabric feed, Needles, Threads 6164 Feather stitch A6 Feed-dog 21, 63 Foot control 11 Functions 2526 #-button 26 1/2 speed 25 clr/del (clear/delete) 26 Letters 26 mem (Memory) 26 Mirror image 24 Needle stop 24 Reverse sewing 24 Stitch end 24
K Keyhole buttonhole 49 Knits and jersey 57, 58
L Letters programming 29 Lower thread 20 Lens Set 8
C Changing the needle 15 Changing the presser foot 16, 17 CFL 8, 66 Cleaning 65 Compensating plates 64
M Maintenance 65, 66 Memory 27 Corrections in Memory Leave Memory 30 Memory buttons 27 Open Memory 27
Programming letters, numbers and punctuation marks 29 Programming practical and decorative stitches 28 Scroll backwards/forwards 28

R Ribbing with overlock seam 59 Reverse sewing 24
T Threads, Fabric feed, Needles 6164 Thread cutter 13, 20 Thread tension 22 Threading the upper thread 18 Trouble shooting 67
N Needle position 24 Needles, Threads, Fabric feed 6164 Needle Threader 19

O Overlock seam 59

P Power cable 10 Presser feet 36 Presser foot lifter 12 Q Quilters securing program A2 Quilt stitch (Handlook quilt stitch) A5
S Screen shows 23 Seam guide 12 Securing program 37 Self-facing with Honeycomb stitch 60 Sewing light 8, 66 Sewing table 12 Single blanket stitch A3 Spool pin 17 Standard accessories 8 Standard buttonhole 4748 Stiches 3235, A1 Stipple stitch A4 Stitch length/width 24 Stitch plate 21 Stitch selection 24 Stretch fabrics 57, 58 Supplementary spool pin 17

U Upper thread 18

V Vari-overlock seam 57

W Winding the bobbin 13

Z Zippers 42

Contents

Important safety Instructions Details Setting up the sewing computer Operating instructions Stitches Presser feet Selected practical stitches: Securing program Zig-zag stitch Basting stitch Blind hem
Darning program Zippers Buttonholes Hanlook quilt stitch Button sewing-on program Overlock Honeycomb Needle, Thread, Fabric Feed Cleaning, Maintenance, Troubleshooting Index

A1A6 Appendix

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. At end of life please dispose of this product in an environmentally responsible way according to the national directive. Do not throw away this product with your household waste. In case of doubt, please contact your dealer.
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activa 230 Patchwork Edition: Stitches
Practical 1 Straight stitch 2 Zig-zag 3 Vari-overlock 4 Running stitch 5 Quilters securing program 6 Triple straight and zig-zag 7 Blind stitch 8 Double overlock 9 Super stretch stitch 10 Standard buttonhole 11 Keyhole buttonhole 12 Straight stitch buttonhole 13 Button sewing-on program 14 Eylet 15 Darning program 16 Gathering stitch 17 Stretch overlock 18 Jersey stitch 19 Basting stitch 20 Universal stitch 21 Lycra stitch 22 Honeycomb stitch 2332 Quilting stitches 3370 Decorative stitches activa 230 PE

clr del

activa 230 Patchwork Edition: Straight stitch with securing program
Quilters securing program

moderate speed for best results
activa 230 Patchwork Edition: Feather stitch

Feather stitch

Stitch: Needle: Thread: Feed-dog: Presser foot: Needle position: Feather stitch No. machine thread up (sewing position) Reverse pattern foot No. 1 or Open Embroidery Foot No. 20 center
Use this delicate embroidery stitch to embellish fabric or to cover patchwork seams. Preparation piece patchwork shapes as desired Sewing place the fabric under the needle and position it so the center portion of the stitch will fall in-the-ditch of the seam stitch, embellishing seams as desired
for variety, increase or decrease the length and width of the pre-programmed feather stitch