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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Safety Instructions – Designs from USB stick All rights reserved Starting to embroider Editing the Embroidery Design Embroidery Basic setting – – Embroidery hoop Important Embroidery information Mirroring the Design – Embroidery threads – – Resizing the Design – Lower threads Rotating the Design –...

  • Page 4: Safety Instructions

    Safety Instructions IMPORTANT When using an electrical machine, basic safety precautions should always be followed, inclu- ding the following: Please read the instruction manual carefully before using this machine. Keep the instruction manual at a suitable place with the machine and hand it over if you give the machine to a third party.
  • Page 5 Safety Instruction 11. Switch the machine off (”O”) when making any adjustments in the needle area, such as threading or changing the needle, threading the bobbin, or changing the presser foot, and the like. 12. Always unplug the machine when performing cleaning or maintenance work such as replacing the sewing light or when making any other user maintenance adjustments men- tioned in the instruction manual (disconnect the power plug).

  • Page 6: All Rights Reserved

    Safety Instruction SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS! ttention • This machine is intended for household use only. If used intensively or commercially, regular cleaning and especially attentive care is required. • Signs of wear and tear owing to intensive or commercial use are not covered automatically, even if they occur within the warranty period.

  • Page 8: Embroidery

    Embroidery Important Embroidery information Embroidery threads A good quality thread is essential for embroidery to avoid poor stitch formation, thread breakage, etc. Embroidery is particularly effective if you use 40wt glossy rayon or polyester embroidery threads as upper threads. They are available in a wide range of colors for beautiful embroidery.

  • Page 9: Lower Threads

    Embroidery Lower threads Bobbin Fill (special bobbin thread) Bobbin Fill is an especially soft and light polyester thread suit- able for bobbin thread. This special bobbin thread ensures a steady thread tension and an optimal intertwining of the upper and bobbin thread. Darning and embroidery thread Fine mercerized cotton thread which is suitable for embroider- ing on cotton.

  • Page 10: Embroidery Overview

    Embroidery Overview Details of Embroidery module Embroidery module Embroidery arm USB port Embroidery module release lever Hoop-securing lever Embroidery hoop attachment brackets Embroidery module connection Embroidery module connector plug Do not touch the embroidery arm. The connector could be damaged, and it may cause malfunctions. Do not lift up on the embroidery arm, and do not forcefully move it.

  • Page 11: Accessories

    Embroidery Overview Accessories Simple embroidery foot Darning/Embroidery foot Embroidery hoop (L-110x170mm) Optional Embroidery hoop (M-100x100mm) Embroidery hoop (S-40x40mm) CutWork Tool...

  • Page 12: Embroidery Setup

    Embroidery Setup Attaching the embroidery foot ttention Turn power switch to off («O») when carrying out any of the following operations! • Raise the presser foot. • Press the black lever (a) and the foot will disengage. • Remove the presser foot holder (c) by unscrewing (counter-clockwise) the presser foot bar attaching screw (b).

  • Page 13: Connecting The Embroidery Module

    Embroidery Setup Connecting the embroidery module ttention Turn power switch to off («O») when carrying out any of the following operations! • Remove the sewing table to the left side. • Move the feed dog control to lower the feed dog (b). •...

  • Page 14: Removing The Embroidery Unit

    Embroidery Setup Removing the embroidery unit ttention Turn power switch to off («O») when carrying out any of the following operations! • Remove the embroidery module connector plug. • Press the embroidery module release button on the left, underneath the embroidery module and slide the module to the left to remove it.

  • Page 15: Embroidery Hoop

    Embroidery Setup Embroidery hoop Inner hoop Centering ribs for embroidery template Center mark Outer hoop Embroidery hoop connector Hoop size Adjustment screw...

  • Page 16: Hooping The Fabric

    Embroidery Setup Hooping the fabric • Loosen the embroidery hoop adjustment screw on the outer hoop. • Separate the inner and outer hoop by removing the inner hoop upward. The fabric is hooped with the right side up. • • Place the fabric with the stabilizer material on top of the outer hoop.

  • Page 17: Using Embroidery Templates

    Embroidery Setup Using embroidery templates • Mark the center position of the design to be embroi- dered using a chalk pen. Place the embroidery template on the inner frame. • Align the fabric with the base line of the embroidery •...

  • Page 18: Attaching The Embroidery Hoop

    Embroidery Setup Attaching the embroidery hoop • Raise the presser foot. • Place the embroidery hoop under the presser foot. • Attach the embroidery hoop, plug the embroidery hoop connector into the hoop securing lever from the front to the back until it clicks. Removing the embroidery hoop •...

  • Page 19: Cut-Away Stabilizers

    Embroidery Setup Cut-away stabilizers One or more layers can be used. • Available in different weights. • • For more stability, apply to the wrong side of the material with temporary adhesive spray before hooping. • Carefully cut away from the back of the embroidery after stitching.

  • Page 20: Iron-On Interfacing

    Embroidery Setup Iron-on interfacing Iron-on interfacings are available in a variety of weights. Iron- on interfacings should be selected to suit the material being used. Use an iron-on interfacing which is easily removable from the material. • Iron-on interfacings are pressed (fused) to the wrong side of the material Application: To provide body and shape for the materials onto...

  • Page 21: Display Explanation & Operating Functions

    Display Explanation & Operating Functions Embroidery Mode Embroidery mode display - type selection display Built-in Embroidery Designs Built-in Embroidery Letters Designs from USB This embroidery machine reads .exp format only. USB stick with up to 32GB readable / only USB 2.0 compatible Embroidery mode display - type selection display Type mode Indication - select page up/down...

  • Page 22: Function Buttons

    Display Explanation & Operating Functions Function Buttons Start/Stop button Press the Start/Stop button to start the machine. • • Press again to stop it. The machine will move slowly at the start of sewing. – This way you may operate the machine without foot control.

  • Page 23: Stitch Length Adjustment/ Stitch Forward/Backward Button

    Display Explanation & Operating Functions Stitch length adjustment/ Stitch forward/back- ward button • In Embroidery Mode, press this button to move forward or backward within the design stitch by stitch. Stitch width adjustment/ Colour forward/back- ward button In Embroidery Mode, press this button to move forward •...

  • Page 24: Embroidery Selection

    The design file name must not be longer than 17 items. • Always save .exp and .inf file of the Design that Chicago 7 can read all the information cor- rectly. • When uploading Designs from USB stick, the display is not showing the design but it is showing „usb“...

  • Page 25: Built-In Embroidery Designs

    Embroidery Selection Built-in Embroidery Designs • Use the arrow buttons to choose the built-in embroi- dery designs and press the OK button. There will be 3 designs on the display. • Use the right/left arrow buttons to switch. To move forward or back by 3 designs. •...

  • Page 26: Built-In Embroidery Letters

    Embroidery Selection Built-in Embroidery Letters • Use the arrow button to choose the built-in Embroidery Letters and press the OK button. • Press the arrow buttons to choose the letters. Press the OK button to select the desired letter. • •...

  • Page 27: Designs From Usb Stick

    Embroidery Selection • Press the OK button to prepare embroidery. A warning message appears reminding you to – check the embroidery hoop size. Press the OK button to confirm and enter the embroi- • dery display. Now you can start to embroider. Designs from USB stick The embroidery module provides a USB port to connect your USB stick.

  • Page 28: Starting To Embroider

    Embroidery Selection Starting to embroider After the preparations are done, you can start embroidering. Select the embroidery thread according to the information shown on the display. When using pure .exp designs from the internet you may find the color information in their document. Prepare the embroidery thread, thread the needle and •...
  • Page 29 Embroidery Selection • Raise the presser foot. Cut the thread at the beginning of the stitching. • Lower the presser foot. • Press the Start/Stop button to continue embroidering. • When the first colour is completed, the machine stops auto- matically.

  • Page 30: Editing The Embroidery Design

    Embroidery Selection Editing the Embroidery Design Basic setting You can edit designs to create original embroidery. After selecting the embroidery design. Press the OK button to open the editing display. • Embroidery hoop These icons start flashing if the design has been resized, the layout has been altered or the recommended embroidery hoop size has been changed.

  • Page 31: Resizing The Design

    Embroidery Selection Resizing the Design Press the button to resize the embroidery design. • You can change the size of embroidery design from 80% to 120% of the original size. When you press the button, the resizing display will open. Use the arrow buttons to alter the size, the size will change in 5%-steps each time you press the arrow button.

  • Page 32: Rotating The Design

    Embroidery Selection Rotating the Design Press the button to rotate the embroidery design. • It will rotate 90 degrees clockwise each time when pressing the button, the angle of the design will be shown. The icon to rotate the design appears. Single/ Multi color Press the button to set the single or multi color for the •...

  • Page 33: Repositioning The Design

    Embroidery Selection Repositioning the Design Use the arrow keys to move the design to a new posi- • tion. When holding the key pressed the repositioning speed will be faster. With the “Trace” button you can check the position. • The embroidery arm will trace the outline in a rectangle, defining the embroidery design without stitching.

  • Page 34: Advanced Settings

    Embroidery Selection Advanced settings Press the button to open the setup program and alter • the embroidery mode settings. Press the button again to save the settings and leave • the setup program. In the setup program, the machine settings or function for embroidery can be customized or executed.

  • Page 35: Acoustic Signal

    Embroidery Selection Acoustic signal The acoustic signal sound can be set on/ off by pressing the arrow buttons. Embroidery arm return • Press the OK button and the arm will move to the home position. ttention Do not return the arm with the embroidery hoop attached.

  • Page 36: Load A Design After Interruption

    Embroidery Selection Load a Design after interruption • Press the button to open the type selection display. • Use the arrow buttons to choose the design from Built- in Embroidery designs or from USB stick. Press the OK button to confirm the selection. •...
  • Page 37 Embroidery Selection • Press the OK button to prepare embroidery. A warning message appears reminding you to – check the embroidery hoop size. • Press the OK button to confirm and enter the embroi- dery display. Press the button to move the design to the last embroi- •...

  • Page 38: Bernina Cutwork Tool

    Embroidery Selection BERNINA CutWork Tool* * The BERNINA CutWork Tool accessory is optional. It is not included with this machine. Do NOT change the needle plate to work with CutWork. ttention Turn power switch to off («O») when carrying out any of the following operations.

  • Page 39: Switch From Embroidery Mode To Cutting Mode

    Embroidery Selection Switch from Embroidery Mode to Cutting Mode Depending on the selected designs, the machine is making all necessary settings automatically. Switching from Embroidery Mode to Cutting Mode can • be made manually too. • Open the Setup program and use the arrow buttons to choose the CutWork Tool or to choose the sewing needle.

  • Page 40: Start To Cut

    Embroidery Selection Start to Cut Upload the CutWork Design via the USB Stick to the machine. The display will show the CutWork Design with „Cut 1“. • Press Start/Stop button and start to cut. • – When Cut 1 is completed, the machine stops auto- matically The message „Raise presser foot“...

  • Page 41: Warnings

    Warnings Warning functions Warning message Warning display Presser foot is not lowered This message is displayed when the Start/stop button or the needle up/down position button is pressed while the presser foot is raised. Presser foot is not raised This message is displayed when the embroidery module will initialize while the embroidery foot is lowered.
  • Page 42 Warnings Warning message Warning display Bobbin thread is low This message is displayed when the bobbin thread is running out. BH lever is not lowered This message is displayed when the buttonhole or darning stitch was selected and the start/stop button was pressed while the buttonhole lever is raised.
  • Page 43 Warnings Warning message Warning display Press the needle up/down position button to raise the needle. This message is displayed when the embroidery module is attached and the power is turned on with the needle in the down position. Delete design? This message is displayed when the machine is in embroidery mode and you pressed the button The embroidery design can‘t be imported.
  • Page 44 Warnings Warning message Warning display Embroider again or choose a new design? This message is displayed when the embroidery design is completed. Press the buttons to choose embroider again or choose a new design. Cannot recognize the data. This message is displayed when the data of the selected design is defective.
  • Page 45 Warnings Warning message Warning display Embroidery model is not attached correctly. This message is displayed when the embroidery module is not attached correctly. The arm of the embroidery module will move This message is displayed when the embroidery module is initializing. The sewing machine is blocked The exclamation message means that the thread is twisted or jammed or the fabric is too thick and the hand...

  • Page 46: Warning Sound

    Warnings Warning sound When operating correctly: 1 beep When the memory is full with 20 units of designs: • – 3-short beeps • When operating incorrectly: 3-short beeps – • When the sewing machine is in trouble and can‘t sew: 3-short beeps –...

  • Page 47: Trouble Shooting

    Trouble Shooting Trouble shooting guide Before calling for service, check the following items. If the problem can't be solved, contact the place of purchase or your nearest authorized dealer. Problem Cause Correction Reference The machine is not turned on. Turn on the machine. •...
  • Page 48 Trouble Shooting Problem Cause Correction Reference The thread is tangled or the bobbin Remove the tangled thread. When • – case, etc., is plugged up. the bobbin case is plugged up, clean the hook area. • The thread tension is incorrect. –...

  • Page 49: Embroidery Design Overview

    Embroidery Design Overview Start Screen 00 - Butterfly 01 - Beach Logo 4‘086 5‘622 71.9 mm 100.4 mm 49.2 mm 89.6 mm Colors Colors 02 - Jewel Flower 03 - Night Ballon 3‘741 12‘017 80.8 mm 72.4 mm 95.2 mm 91.8 mm Colors Colors...

  • Page 50: Seasons

    Embroidery Design Overview 06 - Hummingbird 07 - Pop Flowers 7‘637 4‘936 63.4 mm 92.2 mm 64.0 mm 69.8 mm Colors Colors Seasons 08 - Scarecrow 09 - Happy Sun 10‘547 9‘535 77.4 mm 70.4 mm 98.6 mm 69.7 mm Colors Colors...
  • Page 51 Embroidery Design Overview 10 - Camping 11 - Shells and Starfish 14‘267 8‘675 88.1 mm 88.4 mm 67.5 mm 69.7 mm Colors Colors 12 - Big Fireworks 13 - Fireworks 7‘283 6‘308 80.5 mm 80.8 mm 126.2 mm 99.0 mm Colors Colors 14 - Pumpins &...
  • Page 52 Embroidery Design Overview 16 - Fall Corner 17 - Fall Leaves 9‘881 10‘704 74.0 mm 101.6 mm 101.6 mm 91.5 mm Colors Colors 18 - Pine Cones 20 - Santa 1 6‘402 33‘204 76.2 mm 107.9 mm 87.2 mm 155.0 mm Colors Colors 19 - Summer...
  • Page 53 Embroidery Design Overview 21 - Santa 2 22 - Candle 7‘691 8‘271 66.8 mm 100.8 mm 102.0 mm 113.8 mm Colors Colors 23 - Redwork Ornament 24 - Redwork Candy Cane 3‘260 5‘090 98.8 mm 66.0 mm 62.6 mm 97.4 mm Colors Colors 25 - Snowflake...

  • Page 54: Sports

    Embroidery Design Overview Sports 27 - Sunrise on the Greens 28 - Golf 10‘262 10‘465 92.0 mm 94.6 mm 49.9 mm 49.9 mm Colors Colors 29 - Baseball 30 - Soccer Player 9‘704 8‘050 127.4 mm 83.6 mm 41.3 mm 95.2 mm Colors Colors...
  • Page 55 Embroidery Design Overview 33 - Motorcycle 34 - Sailing 5‘160 14‘716 89.1 mm 87.3 mm 55.6 mm 88.6 mm Colors Colors 35 - Fishing 36 - Hunting 6‘450 5‘158 101.2 mm 104.8 mm 60.8 mm 58.8 mm Colors Colors 37 - Baseball 38 - Snowboarding 4‘452 11‘692...

  • Page 56: Decoration

    Embroidery Design Overview Decoration 39 - Milky Way Ellipse 40 - Pop Flower 1 7‘078 3‘785 101.6 mm 50.2 mm 41.0 mm 50.9 mm Colors Colors 41 - Sewing Border 42 - Heart Monogram 2‘455 3‘734 86.5 mm 98.8 mm 34.2 mm 57.4 mm Colors...
  • Page 57 Embroidery Design Overview 45 - Lace Heart Border 46 - Flowered Heart 12‘428 5‘192 67.0 mm 70.4 mm 151.6 mm 89.0 mm Colors Colors 47 - Fancy Gizmo Border 48 - Lace Flower 2‘665 7‘276 98.6 mm 56.5 mm 33.2 mm 98.6 mm Colors Colors...

  • Page 58: Flowers

    Embroidery Design Overview Flowers 50 - Lily 51 - Aster 14‘243 8‘531 95.4 mm 72.0 mm 87.4 mm 89.2 mm Colors Colors 52 - Flowers 3 53 - White Daisies 6‘707 15‘642 58.8 mm 76.2 mm 71.9 mm 268.1 mm Colors Colors 54 - Sunflower Border...
  • Page 59 Embroidery Design Overview 56 - 3 Sunflowers 57 - 2 Roses 16‘592 17‘255 98.6 mm 71.0 mm 71.4 mm 136.0 mm Colors Colors 58 - Magnolia & Dogwood Corner 59 - Flowers 3 23‘636 3‘667 107.0 mm 90.6 mm 138.8 mm 127.0 mm Colors Colors...
  • Page 60 Embroidery Design Overview 62 - Strawberries 63 - Floral Border 7‘984 3‘437 62.5 mm 98.0 mm 90.5 mm 34.0 mm Colors Colors 64 - Boston Ivy 65 - Flower Chain 6‘944 4‘675 85.3 mm 132.6 mm 88.9 mm 51.8 mm Colors Colors 66 - Flower Frill...

  • Page 61: Children

    Embroidery Design Overview 68 - Edelweiss 69 - Bouquet Applique 8‘198 9‘150 102.9 mm 91.3 mm 58.5 mm 146.6 mm Colors Colors Children 70 - Rocking Horse 71 - Rattle 6‘238 5‘630 70.2 mm 98.6 mm 74.0 mm 76.4 mm Colors Colors...
  • Page 62 Embroidery Design Overview 72 - Balloons 73 - Teddy Bear 14‘239 15‘877 88.8 mm 78.2 mm 98 mm 106.4 mm Colors Colors 74 - Grizzly 75 - 1910 Locomotive 17‘306 14‘720 72.8 mm 93.2 mm 89.1 mm 47.2 mm Colors Colors 76 - Pirates 77 - Easter Girl in Flowers...
  • Page 63 Embroidery Design Overview 78 - Gardening Hat 79 - Cute Bunny 9‘629 4‘502 101.8 mm 38.4 mm 59.2 mm 53.8 mm Colors Colors 80 - It's a Girl 81 - It‘s a Boy 8‘201 7‘263 96.0 mm 103.0 mm 99.6 mm 84.1 mm Colors Colors...

  • Page 64: Animals

    Embroidery Design Overview Animals 84 - Moonlit Bats 85 - Dragonfly 6‘888 10‘428 65.2 mm 98.3 mm 51.4 mm 62.4 mm Colors Colors 86 - Hummingbird 2 87 - Eagle 3‘814 14‘401 71.0 mm 89.0 mm 84.8 mm 120.6 mm Colors Colors 88 - Dove...
  • Page 65 Embroidery Design Overview 90 - Gazelles 91 - Giraffe 15‘215 7‘008 90.7 mm 106.0 mm 94.6 mm 114.3 mm Colors Colors 92 - Lion 93 - Buck 9‘140 18‘699 95.0 mm 88.0 mm 127.0 mm 88.0 mm Colors Colors 94 - Deer Head 95 - Kitty 2 5‘733 1‘380...
  • Page 66 Embroidery Design Overview 96 - Wolf 97 - Moorish Idol 23‘313 18‘831 99.0 mm 89.0 mm 77.2 mm 85.6 mm Colors Colors 98 - Horse 99 - Dragon 11‘383 17‘151 99.2 mm 68.2 mm 86.8 mm 152.6 mm Colors Colors...
  • Page 68 09/2016 - 2 Edition 021H1G0104(A)

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