Bernina ACTIVA 135 S Uživatelský manuál

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Setting up the sewing computer 9•attach the box to the sewing computer(catch A must engage); inserting the presser foot lifter into the opening HNote:

Setting up the sewing computer10The power cable•plug A into sewing computer•plug B into wall socketFoot control cable•plug C into sewing computerImpor

11Setting up the sewing computerSewing tableIncreases the sewing surface.To attach•raise the needle and presserfoot•place the table over the freearm a

Setting up the sewing computer12Winding the bobbin•turn power switch on•place empty bobbin on spindle•following the direction of the arrow take thread

13Setting up the sewing computerBobbin caseTo remove the bobbin case•raise the needle•turn power switch to «0»•open the bobbin cover•grasp the latch o

Setting up the sewing computer14Inserting the bobbin... it lies in the T-shaped slit atthe end of the spring.The bobbin must turn clock-wise when thre

15Setting up the sewing computerChanging the presser footPresser foot with shank•raise the needle and •presser foot•turn power switch to «0»Attaching

SSetting up the sewing computer16CDEBThreading the upper thread•raise the needle and presser foot•turn the power switch to «0»•place spool on pin and

17Needle ThreaderNeedle ThreaderBAThread in hook· lower the presser foot· lay the thread behindhook B and hold lightlyLever down· press lever A down a

Setting up the sewing computer18Bringing up the lower thread•hold the upper thread•sew one stitch•pull the upper thread until the bobbin thread appear

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19Setting up the sewing computerStitch plateStitch plate markings•the stitch plate is marked with seam guide lines in mm and inches•the millimetre mar

Setting up the sewing computer2035AThread tensionThe basic setting•is indicated when the red line on the tensionadjustment wheel is in line with the m

21Operating instructions0234515.5123450123456General instructionsMain switch to 1•the sewing sewing computer is ready to sewThe screen shows1 stitch w

Operating instructions22Stitch width•left button = narrow the stitch width•right button = widen the stitch width•the basic settings of the chosen stit

23Operating instructionsReverse sewingquick reverse:•press button•Sewing computer sews reverse until button is released (max. stitch length 3 mm)Appli

Operating instructions24clr/del (clear/delete)•press button = reverts to basic settings•other selected functions are clearedExceptions:•needle stop do

25Operating instructionsmem0234515.5123450MemoryAny combination of 30 stitches, letters or numbers can be savedin Memory, which is long term. They rem

Operating instructions26mem0234515.5123450mem0234515.5123450Programming practical anddecorative stitches•open Memory (p. 25)•select stitch (p. 22)•sti

27Operating instructionsCorrections in MemoryChanging individual stitches,letters and numbers•scroll with the right or leftbutton to find the stitch y

Operating instructions280234515.5123450Leave Memory•press «mem»-button = contents are saved•Memory is closed«mem»-symbol disappears fromthe screenThe

2WARNINGTo reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock or injury to persons:1. Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when

29Operating instructionsBalanceNote:If the balance has been adjusted, return it to the normal setting once sewing is completed.Your sewing computer ha

Stitches30Stitches*Practical and decorative1 Straight stitch2 Zig-zag3 Vari-overlock4 Running stitch5 Securing stitch6 Triple straight and zig-zag7 Bl

31StitchesStitch selection*All non-stretch fabrics. All straight stitch workMost fabric types; all simple zig-zag such as oversewing finefabrics. Sewi

Stitches3214111019Automatic darning for fine and medium weight fabricsMost types of interlock and smooth fabrics; visible seams and hemsHand stitched

33Presser feet2Overlock footOverlock seam, hems, oversewingedges, narrow satin stitch2Standard foot selection151Reverse pattern footPractical and deco

Selected practical stitches: Straight stitch with securing program34Securing program•for all fabrics•secures seam begin and end•sews exactly over the

35Selected practical stitches: Basting stitchBasting stitchTIPBasting stitch No. 15 (activa 135 S PE No. 14)size and type suitable for the fabric sele

Selected practical stitches: Blind hem36Blind stitch No. 7size and type suitable for the fabric selected (see p. 57)cotton or polyesterup (sewing posi

37Selected practical stitches: DarningDarning Program No.14 (activa 135 S PE No. 13)size and type suitable for the fabric selected (see p. 57)darning

Selected practical stitches: Zippers384Straight stitch No. 1size and type suitable for the fabric selected (see p. 57)cotton or polyesterup (sewing po

3Safety instructions16. No responsibility will be taken for any possible damage as theresult of misuse of the sewing computer.17. This sewing computer

39Selected practical stitches: ButtonholesEverything you need to know about buttonholesMark the length of manualbuttonholes•mark the buttonhole length

Selected practical stitches: Buttonholes40Test sewing•always test sew on the fabric and stabilizer you intend to use•select the buttonhole type you in

41Selected practical stitches: ButtonholesAutomatic standard buttonhole with auto lengthBoth beads are sewn in the same direction.Note: The automatic

Selected practical stitches: Buttonholes4254321Programme the standard buttonhole1 sew the first bead forwards, stop the sewing computer•press the reve

43Selected practical stitches: ButtonholesBoth beads are sewn in the same direction.Keyhole buttonhole No. 11size and type suitable for the fabric sel

Selected practical stitches: Buttonholes44Exact duplicatesthe auto function ensures that each buttonhole will beexactly the same length as the previou

45Selected practical stitches: ButtonholesStitch:Needle:Thread:Feed-dog:Presser foot:any buttonholesize and type suitable for the fabric selected (see

Selected practical stitches: Buttonholes46Sewing a manual standard buttonholeBoth beads are sewn in the same direction.The individual steps blink on t

47Selected practical stitches: Buttonholes•bring the cords to the front ofthe foot•pull them into the slit•sew the buttonholeSewing•sew the buttonhole

Selected practical stitches: Buttonholes48Buttonhole cutter and block(special accessory)•place the fabric on the wood•place the cutter in the centreof

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49Selected practical stitches: ButtonholesSaving programmed buttonholes in long term memory•after programming press the «mem+»-button•the buttonhole i

Selected practical stitches: Button sewing-on program50Button sewing-on program No. 13 (activa 135 S PE No. 12)depends on distance between the holessi

51Selected practical stitches: Button sewing-on program4-hole button•sew the front holes•carefully move the button forward•sew the back holes•cut the

Selected practical stitches: Overlock seams522Knits and jerseyuse a new needle to preventdamaging the loopsSewing stretch fabricsif necessary use a st

53Selected practical stitches: Overlock seams2Double overlock No. 8size and type suitable for the fabric selected (see p. 57)cotton or polyesterup (se

Selected practical stitches: Overlock seams54Needle stop downneedle stays in fabric when you stop to adjust the ribbing2Vari-overlock No. 3size and ty

55Selected practical stitches: Honeycomb stitchHoneycomb No. 19 (activa 135 S PE No. 15)universal, ballpoint or stretch as neededcotton or polyesterup

Needles, Threads56Needle 70 80 90 100 110–120Darning thread••Embroidery thread•Mercerised••cotton threadSynthetic thread••Thick threads,synthetic merc

57NeedlesSpecial materials are easier to sew if the appropriate needle is used.Special needles are available at your BERNINA dealer.Needle tableStanda

Needle, thread, fabric feed58Feed-dog and fabric feedLet the fabric feed evenly! Holding back will result inknots.Pulling or pushing will result ingap

271014113430312933325Details1 Bobbin cover2 Stitch plate3 Attachment base for special accessories4 Sewing table socket5 Presser foot6 Needle clamp wit

59Needle, thread, fabric feedFeed-dog and fabric feed with compensating plates11Thick fabrics: feed-dog and sewing cornersThe feed-dog can work normal

Cleaning and maintenance60Cleaning the screen and the sewing computer•wipe with a damp clothCleaningIf the sewing computer is stored in a cold room, i

61Cleaning and maintenanceSewing lightReplacing the bulb•turn power switch to «0»•loosen the screw Light bulbs get hot.Allow to cool down beforeremova

Faults62Trouble shootingUpper thread breaks•The upper thread tension is too tight.•The needles are of a poorquality. Ideally needles should be purchas

63AAccessory box 8, 9BBalance 29, 49, 55Basting stitch 35Blanket stitch A3Blind hem 36Bobbin 12Bobbin case 13Bobbin thread cutter 13Br

Index64•Programming letters, numbers and punctuation marks 27•Programming practical and decorative stitches 26•Scroll backwards/forwards 26•Stit

65Contents2 Important safety Instructions4 Details10 Setting up the sewing computer21 Operating instructions30 Stitches33 Presser feetSelected practic

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activa 135 S Patchwork Edition: Straight stitch with securing programA2Securing program•for all fabrics•secures seam begin and endSeam begin•sewing co

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A3activa 135 S Patchwork Edition: Blanket stitchStitch:Needle:Thread:Feed-dog:Presser foot:Needle position:Blanket stitchSingle blanket stitch No. 9 o

Bild PE 140Nähanleitung S. 24oben rechtsactiva 135 S Patchwork Edition: Stipple stitchA4Stipple stitch No. 1980machine threadsewingReverse pattern foo

A5activa 135 S Patchwork Edition: Handlook quilting Stitch:Needle:Thread:Feed-dog:Presser foot:Needle position:Tension:Balance:Handlook quilt stitchH

activa 135 S Patchwork Edition: Feather stitchA6Stitch:Needle:Thread:Feed-dog:Presser foot:Needle position:Feather stitchFeather stitch No. 2280machin

3746364238357Details35 Carrying handle36 Presser foot lifter (manual)37 Thread cutter38 Thread take up39 Darning ring connection40 Accessory box conne

8 Setting up the sewing computer•foot control•instruction manual•power cable•warranty card•Accessory box•presser foot lifterAccessoriesStart-stop-unit