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activa 135 S Patchwork Edition
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135_145_S_engl 14.3.2003 15:33 Uhr Seite 1 In choosing BERNINA, you are assured of years of rewarding sewing. For over 100 years my family has concentrated on providing complete satisfaction to our customers. And it is my personal wish to continue this tradition of offering you Swiss precision engineering combined with state of the art technology and an after sales service second to none. ”Welcome to The new BERNINA activa 135 S and 145 S are characterized by a youthful appeal which is combin
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135_145_S_engl 10.04.2003 9:50 Uhr Seite 2 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using an electrical machine, basic safety precautions should WARNING always be followed, including the following. Read all instructions before using this sewing computer. To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock or injury to persons: When the sewing computer is not in use, it should be disconnected from the electricity supply by removing the plug 1. Do not allow to be used as a toy. from the outlet. C
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135_145_S_engl 10.04.2003 9:50 Uhr Seite 3 Safety instructions 3 6. Always use the BERNINA original needle plate. The wrong plate 16. No responsibility will be taken for any possible damage as the can cause the needle to break. result of misuse of the sewing computer. 7. Do not use bent needles. 17. This sewing computer is provided with double insulation. Use only identical replacement parts. See instructions for 8. Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. It may deflect the Servicing of
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135_145_S_engl 14.3.2003 15:33 Uhr Seite 4 4 Details Details of the sewing computer 14 11 15 22 9 16 23 13 27 17 8 18 19 20 21 24 12 7 26 25 6 5 3 2 4 1 28 Front view 030529.52.04_0303_a135 a145_EN
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135_145_S_engl 14.3.2003 15:33 Uhr Seite 5 Details 5 11 1 Bobbin cover 24 Stitch selection buttons 10 2 Stitch plate 25 #-button 14 3 Attachment base for 26 clr/del-button special accessories 27 Handwheel 4 Sewing table socket 28 FHS connection 5 Presser foot 29 Balance adjustment knob 6 Needle clamp with 30 Power switch on/off fixation screw 31 Power plug socket 7 Thread guide 32 Drop feed-dog 34 27 8 Thread take up cover 33 Foot control socket 9 Thread path 34 Spool pin (vertical, 10 Threa
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135_145_S_engl 14.3.2003 15:33 Uhr Seite 6 6 Details 42 43 40 36 45 37 3 39 2 4 Back view 030529.52.04_0303_a135 a145_EN
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135_145_S_engl 14.3.2003 15:33 Uhr Seite 7 Details 7 35 Carrying handle 45 Needle Threader 35 36 Presser foot lifter 46 Lens holder (manual) 37 Thread cutter 42 38 Thread take up 38 39 Darning ring connection 40 Accessory box connection 41 Thread tension disc 42 Rear thread guide 43 Horizontal spool pin 44 Accessory box catch 36 37 46 44 43 41 Left end Sewing computer with Accessory box Accessory box 030529.52.04_0303_a135 a145_EN
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135_145_S_engl 14.3.2003 15:33 Uhr Seite 8 8 Setting up the sewing computer Accessories Start-stop-unit** • foot control Standard accessories*: With the Start-stop-unit (SSU) • instruction manual 4 bobbins (+ 1 in the capsule the start-stop-function can be • power cable in the sewing computer) controlled by hand. • • warranty card Selection of 130/705H needles press start-stop-button A = • Accessory box Seam ripper stitching starts B • • presser foot lifter Screwdriver with the speed regulato
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135_145_S_engl 14.3.2003 15:33 Uhr Seite 9 Setting up the sewing computer 9 Accessory box D F A G H E B C • • Free standing accessory box push the bobbins into the compartments attach the box to the sewing computer • pull both feet out until they click into provided (catch A must engage); inserting • place to remove a bobbin, press the compart- the presser foot lifter into the opening H • stand box in chosen position ment holder F lightly Note: first lower the presser foot lifter! he CFL • i
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135_145_S_engl 14.3.2003 15:33 Uhr Seite 10 10 Setting up the sewing computer Power cable Foot control The power cable The foot control regulates the • plug A into sewing computer sewing speed • plug B into wall socket Sewing speed is adjusted by Foot control cable applying more or less pressure • plug C into sewing computer to the foot control. Important! (USA/Canada only) Important! (USA/Canada only) C This sewing computer has a Use only foot controller type A polarized plug (one blade SR-
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135_145_S_engl 14.3.2003 15:33 Uhr Seite 11 Setting up the sewing computer 11 Sewing table Increases the sewing surface. To remove Seam guide • • raise the needle and presser insert into the groove (under- To attach foot side of table) from the right or • • raise the needle and presser pull the table out of the left • foot fixing cam it can be freely adjusted over • • place the table over the free pull in horizontal position to the whole width of the table arm and press firmly so that it the
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135_145_S_engl 14.3.2003 15:33 Uhr Seite 12 12 Setting up the sewing computer Winding the bobbin Winding the bobbin Thread cutter • • • turn power switch on following the direction of the arrow take thread through the rear cut the thread on the thread • place empty bobbin on guide and round the pre-tension stud cutter • spindle wind it several times round the empty bobbin • press the engaging lever against the bobbin • press the foot control • the motor will stop automatically when the bobbin
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135_145_S_engl 14.3.2003 15:33 Uhr Seite 13 Setting up the sewing computer 13 Bobbin case A To remove the bobbin case To insert the bobbin case Bobbin thread cutter Refer to the safety • • • raise the needle hold the bobbin case latch insert the bobbin case instruction! • • • turn power switch to «0» the finger on the case should take the thread over cutter A • • open the bobbin cover point upwards thread is cut • • • grasp the latch of the bobbin insert so that it clicks into close the bobbi
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135_145_S_engl 14.3.2003 15:33 Uhr Seite 14 14 Setting up the sewing computer Inserting the bobbin Insert the bobbin Pull the thread counter clock- Pull the thread to the left ... it lies in the T-shaped slit at Insert the bobbin so that the wise into the slot. under the spring until ... the end of the spring. thread runs clockwise. The bobbin must turn clock- wise when thread is pulled. Changing the needle Removing the needle • raise the needle • turn power switch to «0» • lower the presser
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135_145_S_engl 14.3.2003 15:33 Uhr Seite 15 Setting up the sewing computer 15 Changing the presser foot Presser foot with shank Attaching the presser foot Refer to the safety • • • raise the needle and raise the clamping lever guide the foot upwards instruction! • • • presser foot remove the presser foot over the cone • • turn power switch to «0» press the clamping lever down Supplementary spool pin Collapsible vertical spool pin • found on the back of the sewing computer behind the handwhe
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135_145_S_engl 14.3.2003 15:33 Uhr Seite 16 16 Setting up the sewing computer Threading the upper thread C C A C S • raise the needle and presser foot • turn the power switch to «0» • place spool on pin and attach the appropriate B spool disc – diameter of spool = disc size D D • take thread through rear guide A E E • then into slit of upper thread tension • pull thread down to the right of the take-up cover to B • then up to the left of the cover to C • and down through guides D and E Refer
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135_145_S_engl 14.3.2003 15:33 Uhr Seite 17 Needle Threader 17 Needle Threader A B Thread in hook Lever down Thread in front of needle Release the lever and thre- · lower the presser foot · press lever A down and · put the thread from the ad · lay the thread behind simultaneously guide the front into the guide until · let go of lever A and hook B and hold lightly thread around hook B to it catches in the hook thread the right to the needle 030529.52.04_0303_a135 a145_EN
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135_145_S_engl 10.04.2003 9:51 Uhr Seite 18 18 Setting up the sewing computer Bringing up the lower thread • hold the upper thread Note: • sew one stitch The bobbin thread must be • pull the upper thread until the bobbin thread appears brought up through the stitch in the stitch plate hole plate for certain types of • pull bobbin thread out of the hole and insert both work. The length of thread threads through the slit in the presser foot towards the back is sufficient for most normal • pull
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135_145_S_engl 10.04.2003 9:51 Uhr Seite 19 Setting up the sewing computer 19 Stitch plate Stitch plate markings • the stitch plate is marked with seam guide lines in mm and inches 5 1 1 5 1 /8 /4 /4 /8 1 • the millimetre markings are at the front • the inch markings are at the back • the measurements show the distance (with needle position centre) from needle to line • lines are provided to the right and left of the needle 20 10 10 20 • they are very useful guide lines for precise seaming •
