Bernina 180E owner's manual

Safety Instructions 1

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using an electrical machine, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following.

Read all instructions before using this sewing machine.

When the machine 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 electric shock:

1. A machine should never be left unattended when plugged in.
2. Always unplug this machine from the electric outlet immediately after using and before cleaning.
3. Always unplug before replacing light bulb. Replace the bulb with the same type rated 12 volts/5 watts.

WARNING

To 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 this machine is used by or near children.
2. Use machine only for its intended use as described in this manual. Use only attachments recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this manual.
3. Never operate this machine if
   • it has a damaged cord or plug
   • it is not working properly
   • it has been dropped or damaged
   • it has fallen into water Return the machine to the nearest authorized BERNINA dealer or service center for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment.
4. Never operate the machine with any air openings blocked. Keep ventilation openings of the sewing machine and foot control free from accumulation of lint, dust and loose cloth.
5. Keep fingers away from all moving parts. Special care is required around the sewing needle.
6. Always use the BERNINA original stitch plate. The wrong plate can cause the needle to break.
7. Do not use bent needles.
8. Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. It may deflect the needle, causing it to break.
9. Turn power switch to "0" when making any adjustments in the needle area, such as threading or changing the needle, threading the bobbin or changing the presser foot.
10. Always unplug the sewing machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating or when making any other user servicing adjustments mentioned in this instruction manual.
11. Never drop or insert any object into any opening.
12. Do not use outdoors.
13. Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being administered.
14. Before disconnecting, turn all controls to the off ("0") position then remove the plug from the outlet.
15. Do not unplug by pulling on the cord but grasp the plug before pulling.
16. No responsibility will be taken for any possible damage as the result of misuse of the machine.
17. This machine is provided with double insulation. Use only identical replacement parts. See instructions for Servicing of double-insulated machines.

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 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.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

This sewing machine is intended for household use only.

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BERNINA®

“Welcome to the BERNINA family!”

H.P. Ueltschi BERNINA Sewing Machine Company

Choosing a BERNINA Sewing & Embroidery à la Carte is a decision which will have a positive impact on your sewing for years to come.

Customer satisfaction has been the driving force of our family company for over 100 years and I intend to continue that tradition of delivering superb Swiss quality, future-orientated sewing technology and unrivaled customer service.

The new BERNINA family of creative sewing machines gives you the unique opportunity to select what you need to satisfy your sewing needs and requirements.

As the name suggests, the “artista” range of computer sewing is pure artistry. These machines provide unlimited scope for total sewing pleasure. They inspire creativity and allow you to translate your ideas into practical sewing of the finest quality.

In addition, a wide range of sewing accessories, together with sewing publications full of practical and creative ideas, add to the joy of sewing the BERNINA way.

It gives me great pleasure to welcome you into the BERNINA family.

Fritz Gegauf Ltd · BERNINA Sewing Machines · CH-8266 Steckborn/Switzerland

Contents 3

1 Safety Instructions 2 Forward 4–5 Details of the machine 6–11 Setting up the machine 12–14 Stitch Summary 15 Presser feet 16–17 Practical stitches/buttonholes 18–23 General instructions 23–29 Functions 29 Messages 30–38 Buttonholes 38–39 Alphabets/numbers 39–44 Memory 45–47 Quilt stitches/16-directional sewing/4-directional sewing 47–48 Sideways motion stitches – “Outline Designs” 49–50 Balance 50–51 Help 51–53 TTC (Thread tension/Tutorial/Creative Consultant) 54 smart function 55–67 Setup program 67–68 eco (ecological) function 68–70 Special accessories 71–73 Needles, Thread, Fabric Feed 74 Cleaning and maintenance 75 Troubleshooting 76 Glossary of terms 77–78 Index

4 Details of the machine

Details of the machine

Front view

Back view

Details of the machine 5

View from the left side

1 Bobbin cover 2 Stitch plate 3 Attachment base for special accessories 4 Darning ring connection 5 Presser foot 6 Needle clamp 7 Thread guide 8 Needle threader 9 Thread take-up cover 10 Thread path 11 Thread take-up 12 Bobbin pre-tension 13 Quick reverse button 14 F (Favorite Function) button 15 Pattern end 16 Screen 17 Bobbin winder with on/off switch and thread cutter 18 Practical stitch button 19 Buttonhole button 20 Decorative stitch button 21 Alphabet button 22 External embroidery button 23 Quilt stitches/Directional sewing button 24 clr (Clear) button 25 mem (Memory) button 26 Needle stop up/down 27 “?” (Help) button 28 TTC (Thread Tension/Tutorial/ Creative Consultant) button 29 Stitch width knob 30 Stitch length knob 31 Needle position 32 smart button 33 setup button 34 eco (Ecology) button 35 FHS connection 36 Presser foot lifter (manual) 37 Carrying handle 38 Spool pins 39 Sewing table socket 40 Thread cutter 41 Presser foot pressure dial 42 Handwheel 43 Power switch on/off 44 Power plug socket 45 Drop feed-dog 46 Foot control socket 47 Embroidery module (special accessory) connection 48 PC serial port

View from the right side

6 Setting up the machine

Carrying case

Carrying case · protects from dust and dirt · compartment for accessories

Accessories · foot control · instruction manual · power cable · warranty card · FHS presser foot lifter (Free Hand System) · ruler for sewing table · sewing table (attached) · to remove the sewing table, lift slightly and remove.

To remove the case · grasp both sides · pull up vertically

Accessory box

Stores standard accessories · enlarges the sewing surface · to open, lower the cover to the front/back

To remove · pull the box to the left to work in free-arm mode

Note: make sure the bobbin door on the free arm is closed before removing the box

To attach ·push the box to the right until it engages

Standard accessories * · four bobbins · selection of 130/705H needles · seam ripper · small screwdriver · lint brush · seam guide · reverse pattern foot No.1C · overlock foot No.2A · buttonhole foot No.3C · automatic buttonhole foot No.3C · zipper foot No.4 · blind stitch foot No.5 · open embroidery foot No.20C · sideways motion foot No.40C · height compensating tool · vertical spool holder pin · three spool discs

*can vary from country to country

Important: (USA/Canada only!) Use only foot controller type LV1/LV2 with sewing machine models 170/180.

Setting up the machine 7

Power cable

Power cable · the power cable is stored in the case · plug A into machine · plug B into electrical outlet

Foot control cable · plug C into machine

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

Foot control

Sewing speed · control the sewing speed by depressing the foot control with your toe · raise or lower the needle by tapping on the foot control with your heel

Use only foot controller type LV1/LV2 for sewing machine model 170/180 (USA/Canada only)

Cable tidy · wind the cable round the spool · insert the plug into A

When sewing · unwind the cable to the desired length and slip into B or C

Power switch

Power switch The power switch is on the handwheel side of the machine 1 the machine is switched on 0 the machine is switched off

The sewing light is switched on and off within the Setup program.

Refer to the safety instructions!

Sewing table

Larger sewing surface · the sewing table increases the sewing surface · free arm for larger tubular items such as pant legs and waistbands

To attach · push over the free arm and press firmly so that it engages on the fixing lug (needle and presser foot fully raised)

To remove · pull to the left · remove by pulling it completely from the free arm

Seam guide · insert into the groove (underside of table) from the right · it can be freely adjusted over the whole width of the table

Scale · number “0” corresponds to the center needle position

FHS (Free Hand System) presser foot lifter

Raising and lowering the presser foot · the presser foot lifter raises and lowers the presser foot · push to the right with your knee · the presser foot is raised and the feed-dogs are lowered simultaneously · the feed-dogs come up automatically as soon as the first stitch is sewn

Attaching the presser foot lifter · the presser foot lifter is stored in the case. · insert the presser foot lifter into the opening in the base plate · you should be able to operate the lifter in your normal sitting position.

Note: Your dealer can adjust the position if necessary

8 Setting up the machine

Winding the bobbin

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

Threading the bobbin · following the direction of the arrow take thread through the rear guide and round the pre-tension stud · place the thread end through one of the inner holes in the bobbin and hold the thread tail securely in one hand · press the engaging lever against the bobbin · press the foot control the motor stops automatically when the bobbin is full · remove the bobbin

Thread cutter · cut the thread on the thread cutter

Bobbin case

To remove · raise the needle · turn power switch to "0" · open the accessory box cover · open the bobbin cover · grasp the latch of the bobbin case · remove case

To insert · hold the bobbin case latch · the opening on the case should be at the top · insert so that it engages · close the bobbin cover · close the accessory box cover

Bobbin thread cutter · insert the bobbin case · take thread over cutter (A) · cut thread

Note: For normal sewing, the bobbin thread does not have to be brought up as the loose end is just the right length to start sewing.

Warning: If your sewing computer is equipped with an embroidery bobbin case, thread the bobbin thread in the guide spring only when the embroidery module (optional accessory) is in use.

Refer to the safety instructions!

Inserting the bobbin

Insert the bobbin so that the thread runs clockwise.

Pull the thread counterclockwise into the slot.

Pull the thread to the left under the spring until it lies in the T-shaped slit at the end of the spring.

The bobbin must turn clockwise when the thread is pulled.

Setting up the machine 9

Changing the needle

Removing the needle · raise the needle · turn power switch to "0" · lower the presser foot · loosen the needle clamp · pull the needle down to remove

Inserting the needle · loosen the needle clamp, if needed · flat side of needle to the back · insert the needle as far as it will go · tighten the needle clamp

Refer to the safety instructions!

Changing the presser foot

Changing the presser foot · raise the needle and presser foot · turn power switch to 0

Raising the lever · raise the clamping lever · remove the presser foot

Attaching the presser foot · guide the foot upwards over the cone · press the clamping lever down

Refer to the safety instructions!

Supplementary spool pin (vertical)

Vertical spool pin · the supplementary spool pin (vertical) is stored in the accessory box · insert the pin from right to left in the opening · to remove, pull to the right at the base of the spool pin · essential sewing aid when using more than one thread, i.e. double needle, etc. · threads wound onto spools in a stacked manner work best when feeding from a vertical spool pin · using a vertical spool pin with metallic threads will help avoid fraying and splitting of the thread

10 Setting up the machine

Threading the upper thread

Attaching the thread spool · raise the needle and presser foot · turn the power switch to "0" · place spool on pin · attach the appropriate spool disc – diameter of spool = disc size · take thread through rear guide A · then into slit of upper thread tension

Down · pull thread down to the right of the take-up cover to B

Up · take thread up to the left of the cover to C in the direction of the arrow, placing it in the take-up lever

Down · take thread down and through guides D and E

Refer to the safety instructions!

Needle threader

Thread in hook · lower the presser foot · lay the thread behind hook A and hold lightly

Lever down · press lever B down

Thread in front of needle · take the thread in front of the needle C · pass the thread from the bottom to the top of the needle until it catches in the hook

Let go of lever and thread · let go of lever B and thread · pull the thread loop through the needle eye

Bringing up the lower thread

Bringing up the lower thread · if bobbin thread is cut on the cutter (page 8), there is no need to bring it up · hold the upper thread · sew one stitch · pull the upper thread to bring the lower thread up through the stitch plate hole · take both threads through the slit on the presser foot to the back · pull threads over the cutter

Note: The bobbin thread must be brought up through the stitch plate for certain types of work. The length of thread is sufficient for most normal work if the lower thread cutter has been used.

Setting up the machine 11

Thread cutter

Thread cutter on head frame · pull both threads from front to back over the cutter. · the threads release as soon as the first stitch is sewn

Stitch Plate

Stitch plate markings · the stitch plate is marked with vertical lines in millimeters and inches · mm measurements are at the front · inch measurements are at the back · the measurements correspond to the distance from the needle to the line · needle insertion point is position 0 (center needle position) · the mm/inch measurements are marked to the right and left

· the lines help to guide the fabric for perfectly spaced stitching · the horizontal markings are helpful for sewing buttonholes, etc.

Feed-dog

Button under the handwheel Button flush with base plate = feed dogs up, sewing position · for all machine-fed sewing

Button depressed = feed dogs lowered, darning position · for free-hand sewing (darning, free-hand embroidery, freehand quilting) · for embroidery with the Embroidery Module

Presser foot pressure

Dial on head frame · the presser foot pressure dial is on the left of the head frame

Standard pressure · for all normal sewing

Reduced pressure · for jerseys and loose knits, quilting · prevents fabric stretching · adjust pressure so that the fabric still feeds correctly

Increased pressure · for sheer, slippery lightweight fabrics, quilting · improves fabric feed and prevents puckering

12 Stitch Summary

Practical stitches

Buttonholes

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9 mm/40 mm decorative stitches

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Stitch Summary 13

14 Stitch Summary

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A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T A A ◁ ▭ ▷ ⌂ ⊏ 0-9 ◀

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40 ◁ ◁ A A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T 1 2 3 ◁ ▭ b ⊏ M▎ 0-9 ◀

40 ◁ ⊕ ◁ A U V W X Y Z Ä Ö Å Ñ Ø ß 1 2 3 ◁ ▭ b ⊏ M▎ 0-9 ◀

Presser feet 15

Presser Feet

Note: The letter "C" after a foot number indicates the foot is coded or equipped with a sensor for 9mm stitching. When a stitch is selected with a coded foot attached to the machine, the preprogrammed width is 9 mm, rather than 5 mm. This letter does not always appear on the foot and in some cases does not appear on the screen in the presser foot indicator.

1C Reverse Pattern Foot Practical and decorative stitches

2A Overlock Foot Overlock seams, oversewing seam edges

3 Buttonhole Foot Buttonholes (shows as Foot No.3 on-screen)

3A Automatic Buttonhole Foot Buttonholes in flat materials Darning program (shows as Foot No.3A on-screen)

4 Zipper foot Sewing in zippers

5 Blind stitch foot Blind hems Edge stitching

20C Open Embroidery foot Embroidery, applique, satin stitch seams, monograms

40C Sideways motion foot with code For all sideways motion stitches

BERNINA Specialty Presser Feet

The standard selection of presser feet covers most normal sewing requirements but we recommend the use of BERNINA specialty presser feet for specific sewing tasks such as quilting, heirloom sewing, home decorating, tailoring, etc.

They are available from your BERNINA dealer.

Samples of Specialty Presser Feet

32 Pintuck foot with 7 grooves Used with a 2mm double needle to stitch pintucks on medium weight fabrics such as fine wool and cotton

9 Darning foot Used with the feed dogs in a lowered position for darning, monograms, and freehand embroidery

16 Practical stitches

Practical stitches

1 Straight stitch All non-stretch fabrics. All straight stitch work.

2 Zig-zag Most fabric types. All simple zig-zag applications such as oversewing fine fabrics, attaching elastic, lace and appliqué.

3 Vari-overlock Primarily for fine jerseys, stretch overlock seams and hems.

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.

6 Triple straight stitch Reinforced seams in tough, heavy fabrics.

7 Triple zig-zag Reinforced seams in firm fabrics, visible hems and seams, decorative stitching, couching.

8 Honeycomb stitch Most types of interlock and smooth fabrics. Visible seams and hems.

9 Blindstitch Most types of fabric. Blind hems, shell edging on soft jerseys and fine fabrics, decorative seams.

10 Double overlock All types of knit. Sews and finishes the edges in one operation.

11 Super stretch Open seam in all super-stretch fabrics, such as Lycra.

12 Gathering stitch Most types of fabric. Gathering with shirring elastic. Butted seams (edge to edge).

13 Stretch overlock Medium weight knits, toweling and firm wovens. Overlock seams, flat joining seams.

14 Jersey stitch Natural, blended or synthetic fabrics and delicate knits. Visible seams and hems. Mending jersey/interlock.

15 Universal stitch Firm fabrics such as felt and leather. Flat joining seams, visible seams, attaching elastic, decorative seams.

16 Sewn-out zig-zag Oversewing woven fabrics, reinforcing edges, attaching elastic, decorative seaming.

17 Lycra stitch All two-way stretch fabrics, flat joining seams and hems, reinforced seaming on underwear.

18 Stretch stitch All stretch fabrics, open seam in sportswear.

19 Reinforced overlock Medium to heavy weight knits and toweling, overlock seams, flat joining seams.

20 Knit overlock All knits, machine or handmade. Sews and finishes edges in one operation.

Practical stitches 17

21 Basting Basting seams, hems, etc.

24 Bar tack program Reinforcing pocket edges, belt loops etc.

22 Simple darning program Automatic darning in fine and medium weight fabrics.

25 Bar tack program Reinforcing pocket edges, belt loops etc.

23 Reinforced darning program Automatic darning in heavy weight fabrics.

For specific instructions on using various practical stitches, refer to the artista 180 Sewing Manual, pages 2–20.

Buttonholes

51 Standard buttonhole Fine to medium weight fabrics. Blouses, shirts, trousers, bedding, etc.

57 Keyhole buttonhole with pointed bartack For non-stretch firm fabrics. Jackets, coats, leisure wear.

52 Narrow buttonhole (heirloom sewing) Fine to medium weight fabrics. Blouses, shirts, dresses, trousers, children's and baby clothes, dolls' clothes and heirloom.

58 Keyhole buttonhole with horizontal bartack For firm, non stretch fabrics. Jackets, coats, leisure wear.

53 Stretch buttonhole All stretch fabrics made from cotton, wool, silk, and synthetic fibers.

59 Straight stitch buttonhole For reinforcing satin stitched buttonholes, making bound buttonholes, and stitching buttonholes in leather or imitation suede.

54 Round buttonhole with normal bartack For medium to heavy weight fabrics of all types. Clothing, jackets, coats, rainwear.

60 Button sew-on program For buttons with 2 and 4 holes.

55 Round buttonhole with horizontal bartack For medium to heavy weight fabrics of all types. Clothes, jackets, coats, rain-wear.

61 Narrow zig-zag eyelet Opening for cords and narrow rib-bons/bands, decorative work.

56 Keyhole buttonhole with normal bartack Heavy weight, non-stretch fabrics. Jackets, coats, trousers, leisure wear.

62 Straight stitch eyelet Opening for cords and narrow ribbons.

For more information on stitching various types buttonholes, refer to the artista 180 Sewing Manual, pages 21–30.

18 General instructions

Screen

The artista is operated with a combination of external buttons and knobs and a touch screen.

Switch machine on · power switch to "1"

Welcome screen · welcome · appears for approximately 3 seconds · can be omitted in the Setup program

Practical stitch screen · the practical stitch screen appears immediately after the welcome · screen shows: A – presser foot indicator B – needle stop position C – assigned “F” function button D – selected stitch and number E – stitch width (basic setting always visible) F – needle position (11 possibilities) G – up/down scroll arrows H – stitch length (basic setting always visible) I – scroll arrow for functions J – stitch selection by number (selected stitch is highlighted) K – functions

General instructions 19

On-screen stitch selection/stitch display/functions

Stitch Selection

· touch the stitch of your choice · the stitch is highlighted · every stitch is displayed with its number

Altering the stitch width

· turn the upper knob

· altered width is shown on the stitch width bar · the basic setting will still be visible (shown at 3 mm) · stitch width can be altered from 0 mm to 9 mm when using coded feet · stitch width bar automatically shows 0–9 when using coded feet · stitch width can be altered from 0 mm to 5.5 mm when using non-coded feet · stitch width bar automatically shows 0–5 when using non-coded feet

Altering the stitch length

· turn the lower knob

· altered length is shown on the stitch length bar · the basic setting will still be visible (shown at 3 mm) · stitch length can be altered from 0 mm to 5.5 mm on most stitches

Display of selected stitch

· a graphic of the selected stitch is visible in the center of the upper portion of the screen · the stitch number is displayed to the top left of the stitch graphic in the center of the upper portion of the screen

Altering the needle position

· press the right or left needle position button · each press moves the needle one position to the right or left

20 General instructions

Presser foot indicator · the recommended presser foot is displayed by number

Return to basic settings · press the external clr button · the stitch will revert to its basic settings

Needle stop adjustment · press the needle stop button · arrow points down · the machine always stops with the needle down · press needle stop button again – needle stop reverts to up (arrow points up)

Functions · touch the function of your choice · the selected function is highlighted (a number of different functions can be selected simultaneously) · touch the function toolbar arrow to scroll more functions · activate another function if desired · touch the toolbar arrow to scroll again · the toolbar can be customized in the Setup program · For more information on functions, see pages 22–28

Stitch selection

Stitches can be selected using one of the two methods listed below.

Direct selection by scrolling up/down · touch the arrow (down) · scroll the screen to view all stitches · the top row disappears · the next two rows move up · a new row appears at the bottom · touch the arrow (up) · the first row of stitches appears again · the scroll function (up/down) is used to find and view all the machine’s stitches · use when a visual search for a particular stitch is needed · when the desired stitch is located, touch it to select

Select a stitch by number · touch the function “0–9” · the screen changes to stitch numbers · touch numbers to select the stitch of your choice · the number of the selected stitch appears in the top row

Correct · to correct mistakes or deselect, touch del (top right) · the cursor moves to the left and deletes the number · select new number

General instructions 21

Confirm and go to next screen · touch OK to confirm · the screen displays the selected stitch · the selected stitch is active (highlighted)

Back to previous screen · touch esc · the previous screen appears · if the selection was not confirmed by touching OK, the stitch selected by number will be ignored

Note If an unavailable number is entered, the screen will not react.

Simple menu selection

Practical Stitches

Buttonholes

Decorative Stitches

Quilt/Directional Stitches

Alphabets

Embroidery

External menu buttons · press a button to select the desired menu · the first stitch, stitch program, or stitch summary appears on the screen

Practical stitch button · the practical stitch menu appears · the straight stitch at the top left is active (highlighted) · 15 practical stitches appear on the screen · use arrows to scroll for viewing additional stitches

Buttonhole button · the buttonhole menu appears, including the eyelet and button sew-on programs

Decorative stitch button · the decorative stitch menu appears · pattern types and sizes can be selected including 9mm decorative stitches and sideways motion stitches (indicated with a cross symbol) · touch to select the desired stitch group · the selected stitch group appears

22 General instructions

Alphabet button · the alphabet menu appears · touch to select the alphabet of your choice

Quilt stitches/Directional sewing button · the menu of the 3 categories appears: · quilt stitches · 16-directional sewing · 4-directional sewing · touch to select the category of your choice · the menu of all stitches in that category appears

quilt stitches 16 directions 4 directions

External accessory button · the following accessories can be used with the artista sewing machine: · embroidery module · embroidery cards · menu appears · touch first choice to select embroidery module or touch the bear to select embroidery card

Setup button · press the external Setup button · menu appears · use Setup to customize your machine's settings · stitches and functions can be combined to form a customized (Personal program) menu · customized menu (Personal program) can be saved · saved customized menu (Personal program) can be opened at any time · customized settings can be cancelled at any time

External function buttons

clr (Clear) · press the clr button · stitch length, width and needle position will be returned to basic settings · most functions will be deleted (see individual functions)

mem (Memory) · press the mem button · memory is open and appears on the screen · the memory bar replaces the third row of stitches on the screen · press mem button again to close · for more information on using the memory, see pages 39-44

Needle stop · the default setting of the needle stop is the "up" position · press the needle stop button · the on-screen arrow will now point down · the machine will now always stop with needle down · press the needle stop button again to revert to needle stop up

"?" (Help) · press the Help button · touch a stitch or function · a description of the selected stitch or function appears

General instructions / Functions 23

TTC (Thread tension/Tutorial/Creative Consultant)

• press the button
• three menus appear on the screen
  • Thread tension
  • Tutorial (brief operating instructions)
  • Creative Consultant (advice on fabric, needle, techniques, and thread tension)
• touch to select the desired menu
• the information selected is activated and the appropriate screen will appear

Needle position

• press the left or right needle position button
• the needle moves to the right or left as selected
• total of 11 needle positions: 5 left, 5 right, and center

Smart button

• press the Smart button
• the stitch is saved with all adjustments to width/length and needle position
• select a new stitch, e.g. buttonholes
• press the Smart button to return to the previous screen with saved settings
• use the Smart button to toggle between stitches as you work

Setup

• press Setup
• menu appears
• use Setup to customize your machine's settings
• stitches and functions can be combined to form a customized menu (Personal program)
• customized menu (Personal program) can be saved
• saved customized menu (Personal program) can be opened at any time
• customized settings can be cancelled at any time

eco (ecology) button

• press the eco button
• energy use by the machine is cut by 50%
• particularly useful for long interruptions in work
• all settings remain active; foot control is inactive
• screen saver is activated
• press the eco button again to restore the sewing machine to normal function

Quick reverse button (above needle)

• press the quick reverse button
• secure the seam beginning and end – sews in reverse as long as button is depressed
• used to program buttonhole length
• used to program darning length
• used to switch to straight stitch securing program (Stitch no. 5)
• used to start/stop stitching with the embroidery module (special accessory)

Single pattern (above needle)

• press the pattern end button
• machine stops at the end of the stitch pattern

F (Favorite function) button (above needle)

• this button can be individually programmed in Setup with a function of your choice
• selected function can be cancelled and reprogrammed at any time with another function
• personal program can be programmed into "F" button
• for more information on the Favorite function button, see page 59–60

On-screen functions

Fields are highlighted when functions are activated.

Activated functions can be cancelled individually by pressing a second time.

All selected functions can be cancelled simultaneously by pressing the external clr button.

Exceptions: Needle stop and Double needle limitation These functions must always be cancelled individually.

24 Functions

General functions

The following functions are found on various screens and programs of the artista sewing machine. They are consistently used in the same manner for specific tasks when accessing and moving between different programs.

Scroll up · touch one or more times · screen scrolls up to show more options · touch the symbol continuously to scroll quickly

Closing special applications · touch esc · the special application closes · returns to previous screen

Scroll down · touch one or more times · screen scrolls down to show more options · touch the symbol continuously to scroll quickly

OK · touch to confirm and activate adjustment/selection, e.g. thread tension change · programmed adjustment/selection is ready to sew

Function toolbar

The following functions are available on the artista sewing machines. Any function which can be used in the selected program will appear on the screen in the bottom row. If there are more than eight (or four memory functions), the remaining ones will be hidden and can be accessed by using the arrow in the lower right corner to scroll. When a hidden function is active, the arrow will flash.

Complete function toolbar as it appears in the practical stitch program.

Hidden functions that can be accessed by scrolling with the arrow.

Note: The scroll arrow and the 0–9 (stitch selection by number) will remain on the screen for easy access and will never be hidden. A total of eight functions (or four memory functions) will shown on-screen.

Pattern begin · touch symbol · the needle moves to the beginning of a stitch or stitch combination · field is highlighted but reverts to normal after 2 seconds or after beginning to sew · if selecting Pattern begin for a memory combination, the cursor will appear to the right of the first stitch on-screen

Applications: · embroidery, buttonholes, working in memory

Securing · touch symbol · individual stitches will be secured at the beginning and end with 3-4 stitches · securing in memory: stitch and letter combinations will be secured at the beginning and end

Applications: · sewing individual decorative stitches · sewing individual letters · sewing stitch combinations and words

Long stitch · touch symbol · machine sews every second stitch (max. stitch length 10 mm) · can be activated for all practical, decorative, and directional stitches except buttonholes and sideways motion stitches · functions and stitches can be combined · can be saved in memory · does not operate with the embroidery module (special accessory)

Applications: · combine with straight stitch to baste · combine with triple straight stitch for topstitching

Functions 25

Motor speed 1/4, 1/2, 3/4, 4/5

• touch symbol one or more times to select speed
• selected speed is displayed
• reduces or increases the motor speed
• will sew the selected maximum speed with the foot control fully depressed

Applications:

• adjust speed for decorative sewing machine work such as freehand embroidery or freehand quilting and when more control is desired for the sewing task
• when children are sewing

Pattern end 1–9

• touch symbol one or more times to select number required
• 1 = machine stops at the end of an individual stitch or stitch combination
• 2–9 = machine stops at the end of a stitch or stitch combination after the number of repeats selected

Applications:

• sewing individual motifs
• combine with practical stitches and 4-directional sewing

Horizontal mirror image

• touch symbol
• machine sews selected the stitch in horizontal mirror image (left/right – determined by the sewing direction)
• can be saved in memory

Applications:

• decorative stitching
• pattern combinations in memory

Stitch selection by number

• touch number symbol
• select stitch by touching the appropriate number combination

Applications:

• quick selection of individual stitch
• quick selection for stitch combination in memory

Scroll

• touch one or more times to view more functions

Applications:

• view all available functions
• combine functions with stitches for individual motifs or in memory

Vertical mirror image

• touch symbol
• machine sews selected stitch in vertical mirror image (up/down – determined by the sewing direction)
• can be saved in memory

Applications:

• decorative stitching
• pattern combinations in memory

Pattern extension 2–5x

• touch one or more times
• the numbers 2–5 appear depending on the type of stitch selected
• the length of selected stitch will be increased by 2–5 times
• lengthened stitches can be programmed in memory

Applications:

• lengthen existing patterns without affecting the stitch density
• combine stitches

Double needle limitation

• touch one or more times to select number from 2 to 8
• the numbers represent the distance between the needles in mm
• the stitch width will be limited automatically
• this prevents the needles from hitting the presser foot or stitch plate, avoiding needle breakage
• can be saved in memory

Applications:

• sewing pintucks
• hemming knits
• decorative stitching

Continuous reverse sewing

• touch symbol
• sews the selected stitch in reverse

Application:

• darning with straight or running stitch
• decorative stitching on sleeves or trouser legs
• quilting

Half pattern

• touch symbol
• machine automatically stops at the halfway point of the stitch pattern
• when stitching is resumed, the pattern is completed and the first half of the next pattern is stitched before the machine automatically stops again
• use Single pattern to stop at the end of the second half of the stitch pattern

Application:

• turning corners
• altering decorative stitches for a new look