BERNINA 830 SEWING MACHINE Instruction Manual

Dear BERNINA 830 customer, Congratulations! With the purchase of the BERNINA 830, you have acquired the ultimate sewing and embroidery system available in today’s market. By purchasing this system, you have established that you are a creative person who is looking for the opportunity to explore and expand the unlimited world of creativity. The use of modern, future-oriented technologies in the computerized sewing and embroidery field coupled with the tradition of BERNINA quality and reliability offer you the best of the future and the best of the past. With the BERNINA 830 system you will be able to sew faster, smarter, longer, and more creatively- and with more enjoyment. We have put all the dreams that our customers have shared with us into this product. BERNINA wants you to fully enjoy the enormous possibilities that the BERNINA 830 sewing system offers you. To do so, you must learn all the wonderful features of the product. Therefore, don’t hesitate to frequent your local BERNINA dealer and tap into the knowledge of the BERNINA educators. I wish you much happiness and great satisfaction while enjoying your creative pastime. H.P. Ueltschi President BERNINA International AG CH-8266 Steckborn www.bernina.com 032299.53.04_1204_B830_EN

2 Safety Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING! To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock or injury to persons: 1 Use this sewing-/embroidery computer only for its intended use as outlined in this manual. Use only attachments, accessories and parts recommended by the manufacturer. 2 Do not use the sewing-/embroidery computer as a toy. Caution is advised when the sewing-/embroidery computer is used by children, or near children. The sewing-/embroidery computer is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the sewing -/embroidery computer by a person responsible for their safety. To ensure children do not play with the sewing-/embroidery computer they must be supervised. 3 Never operate this sewing-/embroidery computer if: ► the cord or plug are damaged ► it is not working properly ► it has been dropped or damaged ► it has fallen into water Return the sewing-/embroidery computer to your local authorized BERNINA dealer for examination or repair. 4 Never operate the sewing-/embroidery computer with any air openings blocked. Keep ventilation openings of the sewing-/embroidery computer and foot controller free from the accumulation of lint, dust and loose cloth. 5 Keep fingers away from all moving parts. Special care is required around the sewing needle. 6 Never drop or insert any objects into any openings on the sewing-/embroidery computer. 7 Do not use the sewing-/embroidery computer outdoors. 8 Do not operate the sewing-/embroidery computer where aerosol products (sprays) or oxygen are being used or where oxygen is being administered. 9 Do not pull or push fabric while stitching - this may cause the needle to break. 10 Do not use bent needles. 11 Always use a proper BERNINA stitch plate. The wrong plate can cause needle breakage. 12 To disconnect, turn all controls to the OFF («0») position, then remove the plug from the outlet. To unplug, pull the plug not the cord. 13 Turn all controls OFF (to the «0» position) when making any adjustments in the needle area - such as changing or threading the needle, presser foot etc. 14 Always unplug the sewing-/embroidery computer from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or when making other user servicing adjustments mentioned in this instruction manual. 15 This sewing-/embroidery computer is provided with double insulation (except USA and Canada). Use only identical replacement parts. See instructions for servicing of double-insulated products. SERVICING DOUBLE INSULATED PRODUCTS In a double-insulated product two systems of insulation are provided instead of grounding. No grounding means is provided on a doubleinsulated product, nor should a means for grounding be added to the product. Servicing a doubleinsulated product requires extreme care and knowledge of the system and should be done only by quali- fied 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 INSULA- TED». The symbol may also be marked on the product. DISCLAIMER No liability will be assumed for any possible damage which arises from misuse of this sewing-/embroidery computer. This sewing-/embroidery computer is intended for household use only. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS! When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precau- tions should always be followed, including the following: Read all instructions before using this sewing-/embroidery computer. When the sewing-/embroidery computer is not in use, it should be disconnected from the electricity supply by removing the plug from the outlet. DANGER! To reduce the risk of electrical shock: 1 An appliance should never be left unattended when plugged in. 2 Always unplug this sewing-/embroidery computer from the electrical outlet immediately after using and before cleaning. 3 LED Radiation – Do not view directly with optical instruments. Class 1M LED product. 032299.53.04_1204_B830_EN

Accessory & Preparation Functions & Settings Main Stitch Categories BERNINA World Maintenance/Troubleshooting Sewing Stitch & Motif Overview Index 032299.53.04_1204_B830_EN

Text Gayle Hillert, Herbert Stolz, Joanna Wild Sewing & Embroidering Projects Colette Cogley, Jeanne Delpit, Susan Fears, Claudia Giesser, Gayle Hillert, Nina McVeigh, Pia Welsch, Joanna Wild Screen Design & Drawings sculpt.ch, CH-Steckborn Photographs Sterling Rice Group, USA Patrice Heilmann, CH-Winterthur Manual Design & Concept Erika Vollenweider-Czibulya Typesetting, Layout, DTP Susanne Ribi, Erika Vollenweider-Czibulya Copyright 2008 BERNINA International AG, CH-Steckborn All rights reserved For technical and product improvement reasons, the sewing computer‘s features, parts and accessory are subject to unannounced changes and alterations at any time. The accessory included can differ from country to country. Very important! Risk of damage! Helpful tips! 032299.53.04_1204_B830_EN

Accessory & Preparation Accessory 6 Your Delivery 6 Sewing computer cover 6 Accessory 6 In plastic bag 6 Presser Feet 7 BERNINA Specialty presser feet 7 Accessory Box 8 Free Standing 8 Lay-out 9 Sewing Computer 10 Details 10 Preparation 12 Battery 12 Power Switch/Power Cable 12 Free-Hand-System (FHS) Presser Foot Lifter 12 Foot Control 13 LED Sewing Light 13 Pivotable Triple Spool Holder 14 Bobbin 14 Winding the Bobbin 15 Interrupting the winding process 15 Removing/Inserting the Bobbin 16 Threading Lower Thread 16 Slide-on Table 17 Thread Cutter 17 Threading the Upper Thread 18 Double/Triple Needle 19 Thread-Guide-and-Lubricating Unit 20 As a thread-guide eyelet (Fig. 1) 20 As a thread lubricator (Fig. 2) 20 Assembly 20 Radial Thread Guide 21 Various Options of Application 21 Changing the Needle 22 Changing the Presser Foot 22 Stitch plates 23 Feed-Dog and Fabric Feed 23 Sewing with the Height Compensation Tool 24 Sewing Corners 24 Thread Tension 25 Upper Thread Tension 25 Lower Thread Tension 25 Altering the Tension 25 Needles 26 Important facts about Thread and Needles 26 Thread 26 Needle, Thread and Fabric 26 Needle/Thread 26 Guidelines 27 Overview 28 032299.53.04_1204_B830_EN

6 Accessory Your Delivery Sewing computer cover ► protects from dust and dirt Accessory ► foot control ► power cable ► warranty card ► FHS presser foot lifter (Free Hand System) ► slide-on table ► seam guide for slide-on table ► Instructional DVD ► sewing computer cover ► accessory box ► thread lubricater In plastic bag 1 4 bobbins 2 adjustable guides 3 wire threader for threading cording for bobbin play 4 tweezers 5 2 nets 6 cording attachment 7 magnifying glass adapter 8 small screwdriver, gray 9 touch pen 10 seam ripper 11 lint brush 12 multifunction tool 13 manual threader 14 spool disc small 15 holder for king-size spools, cone holder 16 height compensating tool 17 needle pack 130/705H 18 lubricator 19 monitoring mirror 20 hook cleaning tool 1 2 7 8 9 10 6 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 3 4 5 18 20 19 032299.53.04_1204_B830_EN

7 Accessory Presser Feet BERNINA Specialty presser feet It is recommended that BERNINA specialty presser feet be used for specific sewing tasks such as quilting, heirloom sewing, home decorating, tailoring etc. All the presser feet are shown in the enclosed accessory catalog. They are available at your BERNINA dealer. 1C Reverse pattern foot 1D Reverse pattern foot 2A Overlock foot 3C Buttonhole foot 4D Zipper foot 5 Blindstitch foot 20C Open embroidery foot 40C Sideways motion foot 42 BSR foot 8 Jeans foot 50 Walking foot 3A Automatic buttonhole foot with slide 18 Button sew-on foot 032299.53.04_1204_B830_EN

8 Accessory Box ► on the back of the box, pull both extensions out until they click into place Accessory Free Standing 032299.53.04_1204_B830_EN

9 Accessory The box is equipped as standard with one small A and one large B drawer as well as a compartment for bobbin holders C and presser feet D. ► to remove a bobbin, press the compartment holder E lightly ► buttonhole foot with slide no. 3A can be stored in the left compartment F ► store the needle range supplied in the special compartment G Lay-out A B C D E F G 032299.53.04_1204_B830_EN

10 Sewing Computer Details 1 12 15 11 10 14 13 2 5 8 7 4 6 9 3 16 17 18 19 20 21 23 24 25 26 27 28 22 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 17 16 032299.53.04_1204_B830_EN

BERNINA 830 SEWING MACHINE Instruction Manual

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