"Welcome to the BERNINA Family"
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In choosing BERNINA, you are assured of years of rewarding sewing. For over 100 years "Welcome to 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 the BERNINA state of the art technology and an after sales service second to none. The new BERNINA activa 220, 230 and 240 are characterized by a youthful appeal which is combined with a range of added value features to give you, dear Customer, more sewing pleasure family" than ever before. Enjoy modern, creative sewing with BERNINA: our wide range of accessories as well as our sewing publications brimming with imaginative ideas and practical tips all add to the joy of sewing BERNINA style. Any questions you have will be dealt with courteously and efficiently by our highly trained BERNINA dealers, who will also be glad to service your sewing computer for you. H.P. Ueltschi Owner BERNINA www.bernina.com Sewing Machine Company BERNINA International AG • CH-8266 Steckborn/Switzerland 031611.73.04_0608_a220 a230 a240_EN 2 Safety instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using an electrical machine, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following. WARNING 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. Close attention is necessary when the sewing computer is used by or near children and infirm persons. DANGER 2. Use this sewing computer only for its intended use as described in this manual. Use only attachments recommended To reduce the risk of electric shock: by the manufacturer as contained in this manual. 1. A sewing computer should never be left unattended when 3. Never operate this sewing computer if plugged in. • it has a damaged cord or plug • it is not working properly 2. Always unplug the sewing computer from the electric outlet • it has been dropped or damaged immediately after using and before cleaning. • it has fallen into water Return the sewing computer to the nearest authorized 3. Always unplug before replacing light bulb. Replace the bulb BERNINA dealer or service center for examination, repair, with the same type rated 12 volts/5 watts. electrical or mechanical adjustment. 4. Never operate the computer with any air openings blocked. Keep ventilation openings of the sewing computer and foot control free from accumulation of lint, dust and loose cloth. 031611.73.04_0608_a220 a230 a240_EN Safety instructions 3 5. Keep fingers away from all moving parts. Special care is 16. No responsibility will be taken for any possible damage as the required around the sewing needle. result of misuse of the sewing computer. 6. Always use the BERNINA original needle plate. The wrong plate can cause the needle to break. 17. This sewing computer is provided with double insulation. Use only identical replacement parts. See instructions for 7. Do not use bent needles. Servicing of double-insulated machines. (Except USA and Canada.) 8. Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. It may deflect the needle causing it to break. SERVICING DOUBLE- 9. Turn power switch to «0» when making any adjustments in the needle area, such as threading or changing the needle, INSULATED PRODUCTS threading the bobbin or changing the presser foot. In a double-insulated product, two systems of insulation are provi- 10. Always unplug the sewing computer from the electrical outlet ded instead of grounding. No grounding means is provided on a when removing covers, lubricating or when making any other double-insulated product nor should a means for grounding be user servicing adjustments mentioned in this instruction manual. added to the product. Servicing a double-insulated product requi- res extreme care and knowledge of the system and should only be 11. Never drop or insert any object into any opening. done by qualified service personnel. Replacement parts for a double-insulated product must be identical to those parts in the 12. Do not use outdoors. product. A double insulated product is marked with the words «DOUBLE INSULATION» or «DOUBLE INSULATED». 13. Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being administered. The symbol may also be marked on the product. 14. Before disconnecting, turn all controls to the off («0») position This sewing computer is intended for household use only. then remove the plug from the outlet. 15. Do not unplug by pulling on the cord but grasp the plug. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS! 031611.73.04_0608_a220 a230 a240_EN 4 Details Details of the sewing computer 36 11 14 9 22 15 23 16 27 13 8 17 18 19 20 21 24 12 7 25 26 35 6 5 3 2 4 1 28 Front view 031611.73.04_0608_a220 a230 a240_EN Details 5 11 36 10 1 Bobbin cover 24 Stitch selection buttons 14 2 Stitch plate 25 #-button 3 Attachment base for 26 clr/del-button special accessories 27 Handwheel 4 Sewing table socket 28 FHS connection 5Presser foot 29 Balance adjustment knob 6 Needle clamp with 30 Power switch on/off fixation screw 31 Power plug socket 34 7 Thread guide 32 Drop feed-dog 27 8 Thread take up cover 33 Foot control socket 9 Thread path 34 Spool pin (vertical, 10 Thread tension collapsible) adjustment 35 Needle Threader 11 Bobbin pre-tension 36 Holder for stitchcards 12 Reverse button/quick and continuous 29 13 Screen 30 14 Bobbin winder with on/off switch and thread 33 31 cutter 15 Stitch width button 16 Needle position button 17 Stitch length button 32 18 Needle stop up/down 19 1/2 speed 20 Pattern end 21 Mirror image 22 mem (memory) button 23 Alphabet buttons Right end 031611.73.04_0608_a220 a230 a240_EN 6 Details 45 44 42 38 39 3 41 2 4 Back view 031611.73.04_0608_a220 a230 a240_EN Details 7 37 Carrying handle 38 Presser foot lifter 37 (manual) 39 Thread cutter 40 Thread take up 44 41 Darning ring connection 40 42 Accessory box connection 43 Thread tension disc 44 Rear thread guide 45 Horizontal spool pin 46 Accessory box catch 47 Lens holder 38 39 47 46 45 43 Left end Sewing computer with Accessory box 031611.73.04_0608_a220 a230 a240_EN 8 Setting up the sewing computer Accessories Standard accessories*: Start-stop-unit** 4 bobbins (+ 1 in the capsule • foot control in the sewing computer) With the Start-stop-unit (SSU) • instruction manual Selection of 130/705H needles the start-stop-function can be • power cable Seam ripper B controlled by hand. • sewing table (only 230/240) Screwdriver • press start-stop-button A = • warranty card Angle key Torx A stitching starts • Accessory box Lint brush • with the speed regulator B • presser foot lifter* (FHS) Seam guide the sewing speed can be (**220/230) Compensating plate regulated by hand • fabric case for standard 3 spool discs • to interrupt or stop sewing = accessories (only 220) Foam pad press start-stop-button A Oiler again Compensation plate for sewing buttonholes Note: * can vary from country to country; If the foot control is connec- Fabric cover see presser foot selection p. 36 ted with the sewing compu- • protects from dust and dirt ter, the Start-stop-unit is out • compartment for accessories ** available as a special accessory functions. Lens Set ** CFL (** 220/230) We recommend the use of the Contrary to an ordinary bulb, BERNINA Lens Set for more the CFL sewing light has a better comfort when sewing. illumination and a longer life. Caution! Caution: To avoid injury always attach Please note that a defective the protective cover of the CFL sewing light must ONLY magnifying glass holder be replaced by an authorized when the magnifying glass is technician. The sewing com- not in use. Please refer to the safety puter must be brought to an instructions! authorized BERNINA dealer! 031611.73.04_0608_a220 a230 a240_EN Setting up the sewing computer 9 Accessory box (only 230 and 240) E A D H G F 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! • insert the presser feet into the slot E Storing accessories • the snap-on soles can be stored in the big Removing the accessory box Standard accessories are supplied in a drawer C (activa 220) • press catch A on the top of the box plastic bag. • the needle selection box can be stored in • remove box to the rear The box is equipped with one small and compartment G one large drawer (B and C) as well as com- available as a special accessory for partments for bobbin holders D and presser Attaching the accessory box to the activa 220 feet E. (Additional compartments and sewing computer drawers are available as optional extras). • close the doors • push feet back into position 031611.73.04_0608_a220 a230 a240_EN 10 Setting up the sewing computer Power cable Power switch The power cable The switch is on the handwheel • plug A into sewing computer side of the computer • plug B into wall socket 1 the computer is switched on Foot control cable 0 the computer is switched off • plug C into sewing computer The sewing light is switched on Important! (USA/Canada only) and off with the power switch.